LOS ANGELES—Ted Allen, who has worked in the city’s engineering department for nearly three decades, was appointed Los Angeles’ new city engineer and executive director of the Bureau of Engineering July 20 by Mayor Eric Garcetti.
If confirmed by the city council, Allen will replace Gary Lee Moore, the second-longest serving city engineer in Los Angeles history. Moore is retiring after 37 years working for the city, 19 of them as city engineers.
“The Bureau of Engineering is a wonderful organization made up of incredible people,” Allen said. “I look forward to continuing to advance our great city and deliver quality projects and services more efficiently and equitably for all Angelenos.”…