Fernando Dutra
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Busting Some Metro Highway Program FY22 Budget Myths
Yes, there are hundreds of millions worth of highway widening. No, there aren't any bike lanes. No, these widenings are not what voters approved in Measure M.
May 25, 2021
I-5 Authority Pushes to Exempt Widening Project from Mandated Equity and Environment Evaluation, Asserts Widening Freeway Cleans Air
I-5 JPA "Metro's recommendation for a holistic, equity based examination of the project regarding induced demand and greenhouse gas emissions... is an academic debate" not pertinent to this $5B highway project.
March 11, 2021
Whittier Councilmember Fernando Dutra Appointed to Metro Board
After one false start, today Dutra's Metro board appointment was approved by the county's City Selection Committee; his term is through January 1, 2025
March 8, 2021
Whittier City Councilmember Fernando Dutra Elected to Metro Board, Again
"Those that were initially concerned about my dedication and my focus, please don't be." Dutra said. "You have my commitment that I will be there until we get things that we need and get get things that we deserve."
February 18, 2021
Interview with Whittier City Councilmember Fernando Dutra
Dutra is vying to be the Gateway Cities (officially the Southeast Long Beach Sector) representative on the Metro Board of Directors. Read his take on Whittier, bicycling, Metro, light rail, freeway expansion, and more.
February 16, 2021
County Committee: Dutra Appointment to Metro Board Not Ratified, Sandoval and Najarian Approved
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia remains on the Metro board indefinitely, while the Gateway sub-region will need to meet again to recommend a new representative, which could be Fernando Dutra again.
January 25, 2021
Whittier City Councilmember Fernando Dutra Elected To Metro Board
Whittier City Councilmember Fernando Dutra has prioritized fiscal responsibility, fighting crime, community input, capital improvements, and smart economic growth.
January 6, 2021