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LADWP CEO Resigns to Modernize Puerto Rico's Power Grid

3/5/2026

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Janisse Quiñones, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), resigns to lead Puerto Rico's electric grid modernization.
Mayor Karen Bass praised her leadership during a challenging period.
She left reservoirs empty and nearly 400 fire hydrants unrepaired, which may have hindered firefighting.
She earned $750,000 annually, making her the highest-paid city employee, and previously worked at Pacific Gas and Electric.

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Janisse Quiñones, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), resigns to lead Puerto Rico's electric grid modernization.
Mayor Karen Bass praised her leadership during a challenging period.
She left reservoirs empty and nearly 400 fire hydrants unrepaired, which may have hindered firefighting.
She earned $750,000 annually, making her the highest-paid city employee, and previously worked at Pacific Gas and Electric.