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Portland’s Top Administrator Steps Down | Portland News
Portland’s top Public Works administrator, Priya Dhanapal, is stepping down on September 4 after overseeing a $4.7 billion budget and critical city services like transportation, parks, and water — employing 3,000 people. Her exit follows a wave of leadership departures across city departments and comes amid employee complaints about micromanagement and poor communication. Though officials won’t confirm her reasons for leaving, she’ll receive a $221K severance — 75% of her salary — while Millicent Williams, Director of Transportation, will take interim charge. Dhanapal’s legacy includes…
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