Atlanta Watershed places deputy commissioner on leave; whistleblower speaks out
Deputy watershed commissioner now off the job
A Watershed employee is speaking out for the first time about a deputy commissioner in his department who is accused of bullying and abusing employees that work for him. FOX 5 reported three investigations underway into how the manager is treating watershed employees.
ATLANTA - New developments in the investigation into a deputy commissioner with the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management.
Cedric McKitt, the interim deputy commissioner, has been placed on administrative leave.
This comes as a watershed employee speaks with FOX 5 about the accusations and conditions inside the department.
SEE ALSO: Accusations of abuse, harassment, bullying at Atlanta Watershed
What we know:
Commissioner Greg Eyerly sent an email out at 4 p.m. Wednesday informing those in the watershed's Office of Linear Infrastructure Operations of a leadership change.
He thanked McKitt for his dedication to the department.
Commissioner Eyerly said until further notice, Director Magby and Xiarez will manage the department's day-to-day operations.
A watershed employee told FOX 5 McKitt isn’t the only leader who needs replacing. He said he shared many of the additional problems with Chief Operating Officer LaChaundra Butler Burks.
What we don't know:
It remains unclear how long McKitt will be suspended with pay.
What's next:
There are three investigations into all of the allegations against McKitt.
One is being conducted by Human Resources, another is being conducted by the PACE Union, and the final investigation is being done by District 12 Council member Antonio Lewis, who is the Utilities chair for the city.
The Source: FOX 5’s Aungelique Proctor talked to a spokesperson for Mayor Andre Dickens, a spokesperson for Watershed Management, a whistleblower city employee and the president of PACE for this story.