The Los Angeles City Council Thursday unanimously confirmed the Bureau of Street Services’ assistant director Keith Mozee to lead the department as executive director, effective immediately.
“As chair of the Public Works Committee, I am thrilled that Keith Mozee will become the next head of StreetsLA,” said Councilman Bob Blumenfield. “Keith is a man of integrity; a man of his word. For over 30 years, he has looked the residents of Los Angeles in the eye and helped them live a better life through his work first as a light truck operator then going through practically every job in the department to become the best he can be. The city of Los Angeles is lucky to have him.”
Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, who represents Council District 8, called Mozee “a true son of the eighth council district: long on style, short on words, long on action.”
As assistant director of StreetsLA, Mozee oversaw the Street Renewal Division, Engineering Division, Construction Services Division and Emergency Operations. During his 31 years of service to the city, he also served as StreetsLA chief operations officer, racial equity officer and COVID-19 safety officer.
“I want to thank Mayor Garcetti and the City Council for giving me this opportunity at what is a critical juncture for the city and the Bureau,” said Mozee. “I am committed to constantly improving our services, enhancing the look and feel of our streets and neighborhoods, creating safe and healthy communities for all Angelenos, and supporting the hardworking women and men who have made StreetsLA a national leader on issues of sustainability, equity and service excellence.”
As the bureau’s executive director, Mozee will oversee the U.S.’ largest municipal street network and urban forest. The current executive director, Adel Hagekhalil, will become the general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California on June 30.
“The Board of Public Works is thrilled to welcome Keith Mozee as the new General Manager for StreetsLA,” said Board of Public Works Commissioner Teresa Villegas. “He is someone who’s worked his way up the ranks and is a true servant leader. We know Keith will continue to support a culture of integration, innovation and inclusion.”
Mayor Eric Garcetti nominated Mozee for the position on June 23. He will be paid $263,839 a year.