Priya Dhanapal Steps Down from Portland Public Works | Portland News

Portland’s top public works official, Priya Dhanapal, is stepping down after just five months on the job, leaving behind a massive portfolio overseeing 3,000 employees and a $5 billion budget. Though the exact reason for her exit remains unclear, city leaders praise her leadership and integration of critical city services. Her final day is September 4th, and she’ll receive a $221,000 severance package. Millicent Williams, head of transportation, will serve as interim until a nationwide search yields a permanent replacement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7194ebf98188af04