North County Transit District in California names two new executive leaders to board

February 12, 2025


California
 – The North County Transit District (NCTD) has chosen Priya Bhat-Patel and Mike Sannella to take on executive leadership positions on the board.

  • Bhat-Patel was appointed board chair. She currently serves as mayor pro tempore of Carlsbad. She has been on the NCTD’s Board since 2019, later appointed vice chair in 2022.
  • Sannella was chosen to replace Bhat-Patel as vice chair on the Board. He is the deputy mayor of San Marcos, a role he was recently appointed to in January 2025. Before taking office as deputy mayor, Sannella served as a San Marcos City Council member.

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