By Pepper Fisher
PORT ANGELES – Allyson Brekke, the City of Port Angeles Director of Community & Economic Development, has tendered her resignation effective January 14.
Brekke was hired by the City in 2016 as the City’s Planning Manager, and two years later accepted the position of CED Director when Nathan West moved from that role to become the City Manager.
West said in a news release, “[Director Brekke’s] leadership and passion for her role with the City resulted in major steps forward, including a trend-setting Housing Action Plan and transformational zoning code changes which will benefit our community long into the future.”
Brekke says that while there is still work to be done, she’s proud of her accomplishments.
“The Housing Needs Assessment was a big one. All our focus on downtown was really important to me and I think the Strategic Plan work that the chamber just did was monumental for our community, and I’m very excited that, you know, I encouraged them to do that work, you know, but I will also say quickly that my success is very much because of my staff and my department and all city employees.”
Prior to moving to Port Angeles, Brekke worked for the City of Bozeman, Montana for 13 years and held several positions within Bozeman’s Community Development and City Manager offices, and it’s there that she and her family will be returning.
“I couldn’t be more grateful for my time here in Port Angeles, honestly, as a professional and as just, you know, someone who’s been in the community enjoying all the amenities. It’s just really that we felt that it was it was time to return home.”
The news release says we can expect additional details in the next couple of weeks regarding the City’s approach to filling this important role following the January departure of Allyson Brekke.