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Planning director Rich Hillis announces departure; commissioners and staff praise his tenure

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San Francisco Planning Director Rich Hillis announced he will depart in the coming months after roughly 20 years in city service, prompting public and commissioner remarks that highlighted housing initiatives, process reforms and community planning work.

Planning Director Rich Hillis told the San Francisco Planning Commission on May 15 that he will step down in the coming months after roughly 20 years in city service and about five years as director. Commissioners and several speakers used commission comments to thank Hillis for his service and to highlight major initiatives during his tenure.

Hillis’s remarks: Hillis said he had a long career with the city, served many years with the department and commission,…

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