Drew Molly, chief working officer of Corpus Christi Water, has submitted his resignation, planning to step down from what has turn into a high-profile place, in line with officers.
In a message to the Caller-Occasions, Metropolis Supervisor Peter Zanoni confirmed Molly’s upcoming departure.
Molly’s resignation was submitted the night of Aug. 20, Zanoni wrote, and his final day with town is anticipated to be Sept. 3.
Drew Molly, Corpus Christi Water chief working officer, listens to a public remark after giving a presentation on the drought contingency plan throughout a Metropolis Council assembly on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
“I’ll communicate with Nick Winkelmann later in the present day about his serving as interim COO till a everlasting rent might be secured,” Zanoni wrote in a memo to the Metropolis Council. “Drew is assembly along with his teammates at 8AM this morning to tell them of his plans.”
Winkelmann is at present CCW’s director of water techniques and help companies.
Molly’s motive for leaving town was not instantly clear. He didn’t instantly reply to a message despatched by the Caller-Occasions.
Molly has been on the forefront of town’s ongoing response to extreme drought lately, together with overseeing a number of water provide tasks.
The town is anticipated to launch a proper assertion later Aug. 21.
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