Torrance bus operator praises city as place to work, cites career plans
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Ashley Washington, a bus operator, said she joined Torrance for the chance to work in a smaller city, described a more community-oriented riding base, and said she is studying public administration while trying to retain her city job to advance internally.
Ashley Washington, a bus operator, said she joined Torrance for the opportunity to work in a smaller city and praised the local work environment, saying it offers a slower pace and a stronger sense of community.
"Hi. I'm Ashley Washington, bus operator. I joined Torrance for the opportunity to work in a smaller city and, drive for the company. Here, it's a big difference. Slower, better community, better passengers, just better," Washington said.
Washington also described pursuing formal education while keeping her job. "And the opportunity to move within the city. So I'm in school now for for public administration, so I'm, like, trying to hold on to my city job because I wanna be able to move with that degree," she said.
The remarks, limited in scope and length, focused on Washington's personal experience as a transit employee and her plans to use a public administration degree to seek advancement. No formal proposals, motions, or requests for city action were recorded in the provided transcript.