'You Need a CEO': In What Areas Should Dallas' Next City Manager Excel?

Dallas City Council members weigh in on what kind of person the next city manager should be in order to succeed.

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax's last day on the job was initially set for June. It was moved up to May after he was hired to be Austin's next city manager.One of the advantages, or perhaps disadvantages, about being in the room during meetings at City Hall is you get to see the expressions on everyone’s faces and their body language, council member Paula Blackmon said.

City Council members said they hope the next city manager is a good communicator who can work collaboratively with the council and mayor, as well as with regional partners. Dallas City Council member Chad West said there comes a point in every city manager’s career when it is time to move on. To West, it was just that time for Broadnax, which is why he asked Broadnax to resign in February. For the next city manager, West is looking for a strong leader who is familiar with the city manager form of government and is used to taking direction from 15 bosses West also wants a strong communicator.

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