Former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari no longer with FTA

WASHINGTON — Former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari is no longer deputy administrator for the Federal Transit Administration, a spokesperson for the FTA confirmed the departure.

“Mr. Bokhari has departed from federal service,” the spokesperson said. “We appreciate his service and wish him well.”

Bokhari has not returned a message seeking comment on his departure. His biography has been removed from the FTA’s website.

Bokhari served as Charlotte City Council’s District 6 representative from 2017 until his resignation in March.

Charlotte City Council appointed Edwin Peacock III to serve the remainder of his term.

While Bokhari was serving in Washington, his family was still living in Charlotte. His wife, Krista Bokhari, is running for the District 6 position on Charlotte City Council.

Bokhair posted on X:

“I was brought into the US DOT in the first wave of this new administration to establish a new framework, set up processes, and lay out a gameplan for not just the next 4 years, but the next generation.

“During that time I worked as hard as I’ve ever worked, and with a great team we achieved some amazing results in just the last 5 months: clearing massive grant backlogs left to us by the last administration, clearing red tape that slowed down projects, establishing an AI framework for the future, and incentivizing big, beautiful projects that are safe, family-centric, and a good use of taxpayer dollars.

“One initiative I am incredibly proud of jump-starting is a 10-year vision to take the global lead in Autonomous Transit.The timing is right for me to hand the baton to the next wave of leaders to carry on the amazing work that’s underway, and head back to my beloved North Carolina where I can focus on my wife’s important campaign, my family, and business.

“Although 5 months may seem brief, it felt a lot longer, and I really loved getting to know some amazing people that care immensely about this country. Seeing our President and Administration at work up close was an amazing honor, and I am confident that Secretary Duffy, Administrator Molinaro and the countless other patriots serving this country with everything they have are going to continue their amazing work and take us to the next level.”

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