The San Joaquin Regional Transit District named Eric Williams as acting chief executive officer Wednesday, another sudden leadership change at a bus agency already under scrutiny from riders, former officials and Stockton city leaders.
Williams, who became RTD’s chief operating officer in May, replaces Bearnard O. Veasley, who resigned as interim CEO after just three months to attend to personal family matters, according to a district press release sent Wednesday.
The change came one day after RTD officials were expected to appear before the Stockton City Council for an update on the bus system but did not make the presentation due to “severe staff constraints.” The Tuesday council agenda listed a “San Joaquin Regional Transit District Update” as an informational item, with no action planned…