# Appointment of Christian Diaz as director of Community Rail Board (Metra)

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- Record number: **A2026-0023418**
- Type: Appointment; category: Appointments
- Status: Final (Approved)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Feb 19, 2026
- Introduction Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Final Action Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=C7B8A79D-CF0D-F111-8406-001DD812D113)

## Timeline

- Feb 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Apr 8, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Apr 15, 2026: Approved, City Council (48 yea, 2 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/2EA74F29-8923-F111-8341-001DD80B1275). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the appointment was Approved.

## Documents

- [A2026-0023418.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/85f865ed-25e1-47d7-9d41-ab3f318e24c4.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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