Just a day after Mayor Barbara Lee held a press conference claiming a reelection mandate, it appears she’s already shaking up City Hall.
City of Oakland staff were notified today of major changes in the city’s executive leadership as Josh Rowan, the transportation department director since spring of 2024, was replaced on an interim basis by Megan Wier, the department’s assistant director.
Chuck Baker, who was appointed assistant city administrator in December, is also out, as is HR head Mary Hao, who had been in her role since February 2024, according to the internal email…