Politics & Government
Palo Alto Auditor Retires
City to launch search for replacement for Lynda Flores Brouchoud, who's had the job three years.
Palo Alto's City Auditor Lynda Flores Brouchoud announced this week that she plans to retire next month from the council-appointed post after three years on the job.
In a city statement, Brouchoud said she plans to take a career break and focus on her three young children, including a newborn son. Her last day is April 17.
"While this was a difficult personal decision," Brouchoud said. "I am pleased to leave the city on a high note, with a solid record of valuable contributions and a team of highly dedicated and qualified staff."
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According to the statement, she and her team ran several audit reports and also launched projects, all of which produced significant financial savings for the city and stronger government transparency for residents.
"It has been an honor to serve the city of Palo Alto and its residents,” she said in the statement.
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Mayor Sid Espinosa said Brouchoud's efforts have made the city more "efficient" and "effective" and will help Palo Alto operate better for decades.
"The city of Palo Alto is very grateful to Lynda," Espinosa said in the same statement. "We will miss her, but we applaud her commitment to her family."
City staff plans to launch a candidate search to replace Brouchoud right away. Meanwhile, Mike Edmonds, who served as acting city auditor during Brouchoud's maternity leave, will fill the post.
