BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, August 19, 2026) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Veronica C. Perry, formerly McBeth, will be stepping down from her role. Her last day will be Monday, October 1, 2026.
Berke Attila, Director of the Department of General Services (DGS), will serve as interim director of DOT while Terrel Chessen, Deputy Director of DGS will serve as DGS's interim director.
"I want to thank outgoing Director Perry for her service to the City of Baltimore and her leadership of DOT," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "I am confident that the entire department will continue the critical work of maintaining and strengthening our transportation infrastructure day in and day out, and I want to thank Interim Director Attila for stepping into this role as we search for our next DOT Director."
While serving as director, Perry oversaw the launch of Repave Baltimore, a complete reimagining of DOT's road resurfacing program, developed a strategic plan for the department, and most recently helped secure unanimous support among the Board of Estimates to bring the repair and maintenance of the City's underground conduit system back in house.
