Garcetti announces departure of Geraldine Knatz from Port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Thursday that … Geraldine Knatz, who has been running the nation’s busiest port since 2006, will retire at the end of the year. Garcetti also announced that Gary Lee Moore, currently the city engineer, will serve as acting general manager at the harbor until a permanent replacement is found.
Knatz, 61, was hired by Garcetti’s predecessor, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and was earning $332,159 annually, according to the city controller’s office. In a statement, she said she would help with a “smooth transition” and is proud of her accomplishments at the agency.
Knatz’s retirement news comes three days after port officials announced the resignation of retired U.S. Coast Guard Capt. John Holmes, who was the deputy executive director of operations for the harbor department.
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