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From Apple Valley to Mendota Heights, Dakota County residents told Commissioner Tom Egan — the perceived tiebreaker in a debate over whether to remain on the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority board — that they don't want the county to give up its seat.
Residents didn't want the county to lose its say in the public transportation agency that serves much of the south metro, Egan said. Commissioners agreed, voting 5-2 last week to stay on the board, ending a long debate. The county was a nonvoting board member for years before formally joining in 2012.
Some saw a potential conflict of interest, saying the county might get proposals for service from the MVTA while also being part of its board. Others said such situations could be dealt with.
