The newly restructured Utah Transit Authority Board decided Wednesday to give something extra to former UTA President and CEO Jerry Benson besides the controversial $282,000-or-so severance package he earlier received.
“We do want to recognize Jerry for his service in the organization,” said UTA Interim Executive Director Steve Meyer, who replaced Benson 15 months ago.
Meyer was at his final meeting before he retires and noted that his own service gave him greater appreciation of what Benson “went through and had to deal with. We do recognize Jerry for his 33 years of service to this organization.