Oakland Transportation Commissioner Adrian YoungCooper resigns hours after Brown wins mayor
The chairman of the Oakland Transportation Authority said she was “gladly resigning from her position” following Mayor Wayne Brown’s victory today.
Wayne Brown is won today’s Oakland mayoral election.defeated Ephesus Brown by 50,000 votes in provisional results.
his victory Large-scale changing of the guard across the countrytoday most of the major centers are appointing new mayors.
In a statement released hours after the mayor’s announcement, Adrian YoungCooper stepped down from his role as chairman and director, saying it was clear Brown wanted a “clear runway.” .
“I have managed Auckland Transport pursuant to a Statement of Intent agreed with the Auckland Council to navigate the organization through the extraordinary challenges of Covid 19 and its aftermath.AT has many talents serving the people of Auckland. and dedicated people who deserve respect.”
“We wish the new council and Auckland Transport every success.”
During the campaign, Brown said he would replace all directors of major Congress-controlled agencies, including Oakland Transportation.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/476316/auckland-transport-head-adrienne-young-cooper-quits-hours-after-brown-wins-mayoralty Oakland Transportation Commissioner Adrian YoungCooper resigns hours after Brown wins mayor