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Seattle's transportation director resigns


Scott Kubly (Photo: KOMO News file)
Scott Kubly (Photo: KOMO News file)

SEATTLE -- Scott Kubly, Seattle's transportation director since 2014, has resigned.

Mayor Jenny Mayor Durkan announced his resignation on Friday. Goran Sparrman will be interim director, effective Jan. 5. Sparrman had been interim director and deputy director of the Transportation Department and was director of transportation in Bellevue and at Portland's Bureau of Traffic Management.

Kubly, appointed by former Mayor Ed Murray three years ago, was recently named one of six finalists for the city manager job in Austin, Texas. However, he was not on the list when it was cut to two finalists, The Seattle Times reports.

“I want to thank Scott for his service to Seattle and wish him well as he pursues new opportunities. In a time of unprecedented growth, Scott set the stage for a significant increase in multi-modal investments in our city, which will have an impact for decades to come. Goran is well-respected leader and has immense experience as an engineer, manager, and planner in our region - I know he will execute over the months to come on my top transportation priorities,” said Durkan. “Our region has been trying to catch up to its transportation needs for decades, and the next few years will be critical for creating more safe, efficient and well-connected transportation choices that make it easier and safer for residents to get around on foot, by bike and via mass transit. With a number of significant projects in the pipeline, the next leader must be well positioned to deliver on investments, improve bus service, effectively implement light rail expansion, and prioritize our maintenance backlog."

In other personnel moves, Durkan said Patricia Lally has resigned as director of the Office of Civil Right. Durkan appointed Mariko Lockhart as interim director. She is the head of the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative -- Demonstration Cities for the Aspen Forum on Community Solutions.

Durkan also announced other appointments:

Dwane Chappelle, director of the Department of Education and Early Learning

Fred Podesta, director of Finance and Administrative Services

Catherine Lester, director of the Seattle Human Services Department

Rebecca Lovell, acting director of the Office of Economic Development

Steve Walker, director of the Office of Housing

Cuc Vu, director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs


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