Lexington official who resigned after snow issues says she was ‘grateful’ to serve city
Lexington’s environmental quality and public works commissioner said in her resignation letter this week that it was an “honor” to work in Lexington city government, as she quit her role after Lexington saw persistent road safety problems during snow and ice events.
Nancy Albright resigned after an early morning snow flurry hit Lexington March 17, leading to dangerous roads that city crews were unable to effectively clear. It was the second such event this year, after Winter Storm Fern left roads covered for weeks in late January and early February.
Albright wrote in her resignation letter she was “grateful” to serve in the role.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and for the support extended to me during my time in this role,” she wrote in the letter, dated March 18.
“It has been an honor to work alongside such a dedicated team and to contribute to initiatives that serve our community and our environment,” she continued.
Albright did not respond to request for comment prior to publication.
Albright has served in the role since 2019, overseeing the city’s waste management, building inspection, urban forestry and streets and roads divisions. She’ll remain in the position until the end of the month.
Gorton announced the resignation Wednesday, saying “I have high expectations of myself, and of our employees, and high standards for the services my administration delivers to people ... I share the public’s frustration and disappointment in the services we have provided in the recent snow and ice storms.”
Charlie Martin, the city’s director of water quality, will serve as the interim environmental commissioner.
