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Trashing Mayor's Sanit Job-Cut Plans, Garcia Resigns Commissioner's Job

By RICHARD KHAVKINE
Posted 9/10/20

The city’s longtime Sanitation Commissioner, Kathryn Garcia, one of Mayor de Blasio’s most dependable troubleshooters, has resigned, calling potential layoffs and the slashing of innovative programs at the department “unconscionable.” 

Ms. Garcia, who has spent nearly her entire professional career within city departments, is said to be exploring a run for Mayor. Her last day at Sanitation will be Sept. 18.

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