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MTA Chair Lhota Resigns, May Run for NYC Mayor

by Jeff Coltin
MTA Chairman Joe Lhota pointing down a subway track

 

MTA Chairman and CEO Joe Lhota has confirmed he will step down at the end of the year to explore a run for New York City Mayor. Lhota has led the transportation agency since October of last year. He previously served as a Deputy Mayor under Rudy Giuliani and would run for Mayor as a Republican.