The Austin City Council has voted to move forward with hiring T.C. Broadnax as the next city manager.
AUSTIN, Texas — City leaders voted unanimously Thursday to hireBroadnax will begin working for Austin on May 6
"I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust placed in me by the City Council. Austin is a vibrant city with immense potential, and I am committed to working tirelessly alongside our dedicated team to ensure its continued growth and prosperity," Broadnax said."Together, we will navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and build a resilient and inclusive future for all residents.
Senior Political Reporter Jason Whitely with KVUE’s sister station, WFAA, reported that Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Broadnax have had a dysfunctional relationship for years. That's said to be the reason Broadnax is stepping away from his role. “The dynamic between these key citywide figures has unfortunately hindered the realization of our city's full potential, and it is imperative that we address this issue head-on in order to move forward," the memo read.One of the issues Johnson had was that Broadnax hired a police chief who didn’t turn out to be the best fit for the city. He then replaced that chief – but the pair's relationship didn’t improve.
In response to a question about his separation from Dallas, Broadnax said city leaders wanted to go in a different direction for a new city manager. "If that is done prior to me being here, then it's all about implementation and ensure we're standing out the issues and challenges that we have struggled to find ways to put in the agreement,” Broadnax said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dallas’ TC Broadnax was among last minute applicants for Austin jobOf the 39 people who applied for the Austin City Manager job, Broadnax was at least one of nine people whose application materials are dated either the day...
Read more »
Dallas City Manager Broadnax: Chance at Austin job came at ‘perfect time’During a public forum Monday where the two finalist for Austin’s city manager job made their case for why they should be hired, Broadnax said he believed the...
Read more »
City leaders pick Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax for Austin roleA subcommittee of the Austin City Council recommended Broadnax on Tuesday evening.
Read more »
Austin takes a step toward hiring former Dallas city manager T.C. BroadnaxA subcommittee of Austin's City Council has taken a step toward hiring former Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax to the same post there. The vote sets up a...
Read more »
T.C. Broadnax's dysfunctional relationship with Dallas mayor led him to AustinThe Austin City Council has decided who they want as the next city manager. T.C. Broadnax is currently the city manager of Dallas, but he is stepping down in June.
Read more »
Austin officials think they’ve got their next city manager in Dallas’ T.C. BroadnaxSeveral Austin City Council members say they felt T.C. Broadnax's experience leading a comparable size city meant he’d be prepared to step in right away and...
Read more »