Nancy Shevell, Mrs. Paul McCartney, resigns from MTA Board

NYC, NY, United States (AHN) – Nancy Shevell, otherwise known as Mrs. Paul McCartney, resigned from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board Wednesday.

Ms. Shevell was appointed to the MTA board in 2001 by former Gov. George Pataki. She is the third-longest serving current member and has remained as a holdover member since her term expired in 2010.

Ms. Shevell is the vice president of New England Motor Freight and her family’s stable and prosperous businesses.

Ms. Shevell did not give any explanation for her resignation, but her presence, and the loss of her high profile name, is a loss for the board.

Ms. Shevell did not speak to reporters about her decision to step down. She did however say at the meeting Wednesday, “I am very emotional and sad right now.”

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