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Board of Commissioners

As a public agency that receives tax dollars, DART is accountable to the communities we serve.

How DART is Governed

We are governed by a Board of Commissioners, made up of one elected official from each city that chooses to be a member of DART. Commissioners serve as volunteers. The Commission makes decisions about funding, policies and priorities for service. DART staff plans our bus network and delivers services based on the Commission’s direction.

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Commission Meetings

The DART Commission generally meets on the first Tuesday of every month in the Multimodal Room at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry St., Des Moines. Meetings begin at noon. Dates and times could change and will be posted on our website.

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Commission Members

Get to know the elected officials who volunteer their time to guide the decisions and direction of DART

Dean O’Connor Image

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Dean O’Connor

Mayor | At-Large

Alternate:

Scott Henry, City Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson

Todd Shafer Image

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Todd Shafer

Council Member | At-Large

Alternate:

Justin Hollinrake, Council Member

Matt Silanpaa Image

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Matt Silanpaa

Council Member

Alternate:

Doug Elrod, Mayor

John Edwards Image

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John Edwards

Mayor

Alternate:

Sadie Gasparotto, Council Member

Connie Boesen Image

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Connie Boesen

Mayor | Commission Chair

Alternate:

Josh Mandelbaum, Council Member

Paula Dierenfeld Image

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Paula Dierenfeld

Mayor

Alternate:

Suresh Reddy, Council Member

Sara Kurvoski Image

Location Icon Pleasant Hill

Sara Kurvoski

Mayor

Alternate:

Ben Champ, City Manager

Angela Connolly Image

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Angela Connolly

County Supervisor

Alternate:

Sarah Boese, Deputy County Administrator

Bridget Carberry Montgomery Image

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Bridget Carberry Montgomery

Council Member | Commission Vice Chair

Alternate:

Robert Andeweg, Mayor

Russ Trimble Image

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Russ Trimble

Mayor

Alternate:

Tom Hadden, City Manager

Joseph Jones Image

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Joseph Jones

Council Member | Secretary/Treasurer

Alternate:

Lauren Campbell, Council Member

How Can We Help?

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