RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The top official of Richmond’s finance and administration office is resigning, Mayor Dwight Jones announced on Friday.
Norman Butts, the deputy chief administrative officer for finance and administration, resigned “to spend more time with his family,” Jones said in a release.
Mayor Jones also announced that Lenora Reid, a former Richmond city official, will take Butts’ place beginning July 1.
Reid previously worked for the City of Richmond from 2003 to 2007, serving as acting city controller and then worked as controller for the City of Portsmouth from 2008 to 2012.
She also worked as director of finance for the City of Suffolk since 2012. As Suffolk’s finance director, Reid was responsible for all aspects of accounting and reporting, budget and strategic planning, purchasing, and preparation of the city’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Chief Administrative Officer Selena Cuffee-Glenn said in a release that she’s worked with Reid for some time.
“I know her work, her ability to get things done, and I trust her to build and lead teams. She will be a great addition to our City leadership team,” Cuffee-Glenn said.
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