Results of TA Surface Special Elections

DECEMBER 11—The results of the special elections for leadership positions in TA Surface were announced today, with three formerly vacant spots being filled.

Eager candidates gathered in Manhattan for the ballot count, conducted at the American Arbitration Association. Word of the tallies soon reached the Executive Committee as they held their meeting in Brooklyn, and the names of the newly-elected were announced.

Andre Armstrong, Chair of Fresh Pond Depot, will become Division Chair, replacing Gary Rosario, who was sworn in as TA Surface VP in September. With 24 years on the job, Armstrong served as Chairman of Fresh Pond since 2016. Armstrong won his office with 386 out of 689 votes.

Thomas Hopkins, who works as a Bus Operator out of Ulmer Park and has been with transit for eight years, will be the new 1st Vice Chair with 404 out of 689 votes.

Tanya D. Johnson, a Bus Operator from the Flatbush Depot with 18 years on the job, was elected onto the Executive Board with 386 votes out of 689 votes.

This will be the first time Hopkins and Johnson have held office.