Rancho Cordova City Councilman Garrett Gatewood voted Chair of the Board
Rancho Cordova City Councilman Garrett Gatewood recently became chairman of the Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority by a unanimous board vote representing Sacramento and El Dorado Counties and three cities.
Gatewood owns a business that provides technology services to companies throughout California and across the country from its Rancho Cordova headquarters.
The Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority is tasked with constructing the Southeast Connector Expressway, a 34-mile-long roadway from Elk Grove to the El Dorado Hills, to connect communities and alleviate traffic congestion on Highway 50.
"The connector is an essential project for the region's prosperity and to ease traffic jams for current residents," Gatewood said. "As chair, I look forward to forging the coalition needed to complete this vital transportation project."
The City of Rancho Cordova is a partner in the Connector Expressway. Already approved housing developments in and around Rancho Cordova will add nearly 30,000 new homes with an estimated 75,000 residents.
When completed, the voter-approved Connector Expressway will add significantly to the regional economy, creating new jobs and acting as a catalyst for new economic activity. One study found that the Connector Expressway would produce $528.2 million of economic output, create 2,802 new jobs, and generate $23.5 million additional state and local taxes.
Gatewood has also served on the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce board. He often shares his vision of Rancho Cordova as a world-class city. He is an active volunteer in the community, helping found the Invictus Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at helping students succeed academically. He also serves with BARO, an organic certifying organization, and Sonder Solutions, an organization that helps hard-to-place individuals return to the workforce.
