Newsom Appoints Machen Taxicab Exec Director
Political Desk
July 28, 2005
NEWSOM APPOINTS HEIDI MACHEN AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TAXICAB COMMISSION
San Francisco, CA – Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Heidi Machen as the Executive Director of the San Francisco Taxicab Commission. Since August 2001, Ms. Machen has served as Public Affairs Officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority where one of her responsibilities was to meet with regional local and state policy-makers to enlist support for the WTA’s plan for ferry expansion. Ms.
Machen’s experience with alternative transportation includes helping to institute comprehensive Municipal Railway and taxi reforms.
"Heidi’s well-rounded set of experiences make her the best choice for the job,” said Mayor Newsom. “The Taxi Commission will benefit greatly from her creative energy and innovative ideas.” Newsom continued, “I look forward to working with her and the commission to continue to provide world class taxi services for residents and visitors of San Francisco.”
Ms. Machen has been a Staff Attorney for the Office of Citizen Complaints where she directed investigations and performed legal research in alleged police misconduct. Prior to that, she served as a Policy Aide for four years to then Supervisor Gavin Newsom, where she was tasked with planning policy; developing and writing legislation; and handling media and public relations. Additional experience includes working as a legal intern in the Government Benefits Division for the San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation and as a Law Clerk in the Office of the City Attorney. Ms. Machen is a member of SPUR and of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
It’s a great honor that Mayor Gavin Newsom has given me the opportunity - once again - to serve the City and County of San Francisco,” said Ms.
Machen. “My background in public transportation, including four years working on taxi issues, will serve me well as Executive Director to the Taxi Commission.” Ms. Machen continued, “Taxis are an essential part of the City’s transportation network – and, it’s a privilege to play one small part in ensuring reliable and efficient taxi service to the residents and visitors of San Francisco.”
The San Francisco Taxicab Commission’s mission is to ensure the provision of prompt, safe, honest, efficient, and courteous taxi service to the residents and visitors of San Francisco; to enact and enforce just and equitable rules concerning drivers, medallion holders and companies; and to provide an open forum for debate and discussion of all issues concerning public vehicle for hire services in San Francisco.
Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Photography/Art from San Francisco State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California.
Source: Mayor Newsom's office
San Francisco, CA – Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Heidi Machen as the Executive Director of the San Francisco Taxicab Commission. Since August 2001, Ms. Machen has served as Public Affairs Officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority where one of her responsibilities was to meet with regional local and state policy-makers to enlist support for the WTA’s plan for ferry expansion. Ms.
Machen’s experience with alternative transportation includes helping to institute comprehensive Municipal Railway and taxi reforms.
"Heidi’s well-rounded set of experiences make her the best choice for the job,” said Mayor Newsom. “The Taxi Commission will benefit greatly from her creative energy and innovative ideas.” Newsom continued, “I look forward to working with her and the commission to continue to provide world class taxi services for residents and visitors of San Francisco.”
Ms. Machen has been a Staff Attorney for the Office of Citizen Complaints where she directed investigations and performed legal research in alleged police misconduct. Prior to that, she served as a Policy Aide for four years to then Supervisor Gavin Newsom, where she was tasked with planning policy; developing and writing legislation; and handling media and public relations. Additional experience includes working as a legal intern in the Government Benefits Division for the San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation and as a Law Clerk in the Office of the City Attorney. Ms. Machen is a member of SPUR and of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
It’s a great honor that Mayor Gavin Newsom has given me the opportunity - once again - to serve the City and County of San Francisco,” said Ms.
Machen. “My background in public transportation, including four years working on taxi issues, will serve me well as Executive Director to the Taxi Commission.” Ms. Machen continued, “Taxis are an essential part of the City’s transportation network – and, it’s a privilege to play one small part in ensuring reliable and efficient taxi service to the residents and visitors of San Francisco.”
The San Francisco Taxicab Commission’s mission is to ensure the provision of prompt, safe, honest, efficient, and courteous taxi service to the residents and visitors of San Francisco; to enact and enforce just and equitable rules concerning drivers, medallion holders and companies; and to provide an open forum for debate and discussion of all issues concerning public vehicle for hire services in San Francisco.
Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Photography/Art from San Francisco State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California.
Source: Mayor Newsom's office
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