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Reading City Council turned down a proposal that would require an elected council member to be appointed as a voting member of the Reading parking Authority board.
Rafael Batista, the new executive director of the RPA, says the future of the Reading Parking Authority is "bright."
Rafael Batista, formerly of Premier Financing, a Penske Company, will head the Reading Parking Authority.
The Reading Parking Authority board voted to end its employment agreement with Nathan Matz.
The mayor says the city will work with the authority to find a highly qualified director.