After 48 years in public service, Kate McKenna, currently the executive officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Monterey County, is retiring this summer. After serving in various roles as a city, county and regional planner, she spent the past 22 years leading LAFCO, a countywide agency responsible for regulating jurisdictional boundaries.
"I have been deeply honored to work alongside my public agency colleagues and elected officials, with support from my Commission and staff, in addressing the needs and challenges of our communities," McKenna writes by email. "I am also thankful for our non-profit organizations, journalists and other community members who care deeply and participate in local government. Together we make a difference in the lives of our residents and in the landscapes we steward."
The plan is for the board to hire a replacement by July 1.
A recruitment ad seeking a new executive officer states, "this role calls for a principled, thoughtful leader who listens first, analyzes carefully, and acts with courage and fairness." The posted salary range is $175,000-$225,000/year.
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