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Matt Bach and Deb Gesualdo are the new president and vice president of the MTA. They'll take office on July 15.
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MTA members elect new leadership team

May 9, 2026
Matt Bach was elected MTA president at the 2026 MTA Annual Meeting of Delegates. Deb Gesualdo was elected vice president of the union.
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MTA statement on House Ways and Means budget

April 15, 2026
State leaders crafting the FY27 budget need to do all they can to alleviate the impact of this historic fiscal crisis, which is connected to local and federal spending.