MARTA board chairwoman questions agency's leadership after audits
Heated MARTA board meeting
The recent MARTA board meeting became heated when the board's chairwoman said she does not have confidence in the transit agency's leadership.
ATLANTA - Tensions are escalating within MARTA leadership, as Board Chairwoman Jennifer Ide said this week she does not have confidence in the agency’s General Manager and CEO, Collie Greenwood.
What they're saying:
Ide made the remarks during a committee meeting while discussing a growing dispute between the city of Atlanta and the transit agency over the results of two conflicting audits.
The backstory:
Last year, a city-led audit concluded MARTA had overcharged for certain bus services by approximately $70 million. However, MARTA’s internal audit, released this year, sharply contradicted that claim—reporting the overcharge as just $865,000.
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The disagreement has led to a public clash between Ide and Greenwood, with both leaders differing on how the agency should respond and move forward.
What's next:
Several MARTA committees are scheduled to meet next week to continue discussions. The full MARTA board is not expected to meet again until April 10.