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Fact:
Burgos wrote
the ordinance
that established
a municipal
identification/
debit card for
unbanked and
undocumented
residents of the
city of Oakland,
which is now
used as a model
nationwide.
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Measure BB, an extension and augmentation
of an existing sales tax for transportation
in the county.
Currently as the director of legislative
aff airs and community relations,
Burgos is responsible for the district’s
legislative agenda and for ensuring the
successful establishment and ongoing
development of relationships and
partnerships with stakeholders in the
district’s 364-square mile service area.
With 13 cities and unincorporated
areas across two counties, a service area
with a population of 1.5 million, and
annual ridership of more than 52 million
annually, she serves as an integral
member of the AC Transit team ensuring
the district has community and political
support to advance all programs,
projects and initiatives.
AFTER 10 YEARS OF WORKING FOR
local elected offi cials, Claudia Burgos
made the move to the public transit
industry because of the intricate and
critical role it plays in the daily lives of
riders. She has more than 17 years of
experience in public engagement, advocacy,
public policy development, and
analysis and has successfully worked
with diverse community groups on the
planning, development, and completion
of a variety of capital projects.
She began her tenure with AC Transit
as an external aff airs representative.
In this role she was instrumental in the
execution of several key district initiatives,
including the 2016 public education
and information campaign for the
district’s parcel tax measure, Measure
C1, which passed with more than 81
percent voter approval and will generate
more than $600 million dollars over a
20-year period.
She was also instrumental in the
development and execution of the district’s
informational and educational
campaign which contributed to the
successful passage of Alameda County’s
“Always think through the political
implications of your decisions. Don’t let politics drive
your decisions but don’t ignore the politics of the
situation – things could get complicated if you do!”
Claudia Burgos
Director of
Legislative Affairs
and Community
Relations
Alameda-Contra
Costa Transit
District (AC Transit)
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