Former LADWP CEO takes power company role in Puerto Rico
What happened
The former CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power left the utility and subsequently took a position with a power company in Puerto Rico. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has apologized for delays in rebuilding following recent fires, while also facing several lawsuits from residents of Pacific Palisades regarding water supply maintenance and alleged secondary fires. The utility has been making operational changes, including digging trenches and laying cables, in the area.
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Why it matters
The move reflects a change in executive leadership at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, which is currently facing significant legal scrutiny and operational challenges. The utility is also undergoing changes to its service delivery through new centers in the Marquez Knolls area.
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Who's involved
- Los Angeles Department of Water and PowerUtility whose former CEO relocated to Puerto Rico
- Puerto RicoTerritory where the former CEO took a job with a power company
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The entities involved
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Puerto Rico
unincorporated territory of the United States of America