Multnomah County’s jail health director departed from the role after less than a year on the job, officials confirmed Thursday.
Michael Crandell has been on paid administrative leave since Aug. 29. His last day was Tuesday, according to spokesperson Sarah Dean. The county provided no details as to why Crandell left the role.
“Throughout this transition, our focus remains on the health, safety, and well-being of those in our custody, as well as the dedicated professionals who provide this care every day,” Dean wrote in a statement Thursday in response to questions from The Oregonian/OregonLive…