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Council committee hears introductory briefing for Kirsten Grove, nominee for director of Finance and Administrative Services
Summary
Kirsten Grove, the interim director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services, appeared before the Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee on March 5 for an informational briefing ahead of her formal appointment process.
Kirsten Grove, the interim director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services, appeared before the Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee on March 5 for an informational briefing ahead of her formal appointment process.
The presentation, introduced by Marco Lowe, chief operating officer in Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office, summarized Grove’s 13 years with the city, her five years in FAS leadership (including serving as deputy director and acting director since 2023), and a portfolio of FAS responsibilities from facilities and fleet management to customer service centers and the city’s animal shelter. Grove told the committee, “FAS plays a key role in almost every aspect of city…
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