Annapolis Finance Director Abruptly Resigns: Report

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Annapolis Finance Director resigned abruptly Monday, according to reports. Bruce Miller resigned without giving a reason, the Capital Gazette reported, leaving Assistant Finance Director Melissa Leaman in charge.

Leaman, who has been working for the city since 2012, is picking up the role in the middle of deliberations of Mayor Gavin Buckley's $120 million spending plan for the upcoming year, the Gazette reported. The new mayor's plan is a 20 percent increase in spending from last year.

According to city manager Teresa Sutherland, Leaman is up to the task. “During her six years with the City, Melissa has assumed increased duties and promotions due to her outstanding competency and dedication. We especially appreciate Melissa stepping up to help the City during our budget deliberations,” she said, the Gazette reported.

Mayor Gavin Buckley is now tasked with finding a new permanent finance director to replace Miller.

The Finance Committee and Financial Advisory Commission are set to discuss the proposed budget and release its findings by Monday, filling in the City Council ahead of the public hearing on the budget. July 1 is the deadline for the City Council to adopt a budget, the Gazette reported.

An alumnus of East Carolina University, Leaman holds a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in public administration, according to the Gazette.

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