Hood River City Manager Rachael Fuller will step down from her position in July. In her resignation letter, Fuller stated that she had made the “very difficult” decision to move on from her position for personal reasons. In the letter, Fuller said her last day of work will be July 2, providing time to complete the budget process, get through the worst of the COVID-19 health crisis and finish several key projects. Fuller added she is committed to a smooth transition and will do whatever she can to support the City Council and the organization in this regard, including being available to assist with projects, if needed. Mayor Kate McBride said she was sad to lose Fuller as City Manager, but is grateful for her service to the community, especially during the challenges of the past year. McBride says the Council will decide how to fill the position and will likely request proposals from executive recruiting firms to assist with the search for Fuller’s replacement.