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This episode goes deep with Joe Cruz, Vice Chair of the California Transportation Commission and Executive Director of the California State Council of Laborers.
From his start on the campaign trail to representing 75,000 workers statewide, Joe shares the real story behind SB1, the political battle over Prop 6, and how high speed rail almost never made it onto the ballot.
Joe also opens up about the mentors who shaped his career, the advice he'd give to young professionals trying to break into the industry, and why funding infrastructure in California keeps getting harder every year.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and introduction
01:19 Growing up in Sacramento and getting his start in politics
04:43 How he landed a seat on the California Transportation Commission
08:42 The real story behind SB1, Prop 6, and the fight to pass a gas tax
12:36 Running an organization of 75,000 workers and creating paths to the middle class
15:24 Funding challenges facing the California Transportation Commission
17:57 What California needs from the next federal infrastructure bill
20:02 The mentors behind his career, including Willie Brown
22:44 His advice for young professionals coming up in the industry
25:03 The untold story of how high speed rail almost didn't happen
28:39 Final thoughts and who to invite on next
Watch the full conversation to hear how California's infrastructure gets built, funded, and fought for behind the scenes.
Hear from government/public sector leaders, transportation executives, funding decision-makers, development managers, & more that are shaping our industry.
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Between Two Shovels is produced by the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority and explores transportation policy, engineering, and project delivery through conversations with industry leaders.
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