Deaton steps down

By Rick Orlov on October 27, 2007 5:37 AM | | Comments (0) |

Ending a four-decade career as one of the most powerful figures in Los Angeles city government, Ronald Deaton announced Friday that he will retire as head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Kerry Cavanaugh in the Daily News.

A longtime City Hall insider and an ultimate behind-the-scenes dealmaker, the 64-year-old Deaton has been on medical leave since July after suffering a severe heart arrhythmia while vacationing in Costa Rica with his family.

Since then, there has been speculation that he would soon retire. Attorney H. David Nahai has even resigned from the DWP board in a move seen as preparation to be named the new general manager by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

On Friday, Deaton made his resignation official.

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