Hollywood CRA Executive Director announces resignation; board names Susan Goldberg acting executive director

Executive Director George told the CRA on March 5 that he will resign effective March 21, 2025, and he offered reflections on his 14 years with the redevelopment agency.

In his remarks George emphasized accomplishments under his tenure and thanked staff; he told the board he was confident about staff continuity and singled out CRA staff and legal and city management partners by name for their roles in planning the transition.

Following the remarks the board moved to designate Susan Goldberg as acting executive director. Commissioner Calari moved to appoint Goldberg and Commissioners Hernandez and Shuham were recorded as supporting the motion; Chair Levy called the vote and the motion carried unanimously. "I would like a motion to designate Susan Goldberg as the acting executive director of the CRA," Chair Levy said; after the motion and second the board voted aye and approved the designation.

Goldberg accepted the interim appointment and said she has met with city management to coordinate the transition and will work with the city manager's office to maintain project continuity. The board directed staff to continue day-to-day CRA operations and asked Goldberg and city management to return to the board with a plan for the agency's responsibilities and staffing going forward.

The board recorded the motion and unanimous vote in the meeting minutes. The CRA expects Goldberg to serve in an acting capacity through the transition; the board did not set a permanent hiring timeline at the March meeting.