Austin City Council selects next city manager

T.C. Broadnax, of Dallas, was offered the next Austin City Manager position, Mayor Kirk Watson announced.

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin City Council has picked its next city manager. T.C. Broadnax was offered the position on Tuesday.

In a discussion board posting, Mayor Kirk Watson thanked the original subcommittee and search firm for finding candidates.

"I give great thanks to both of our excellent candidates. I know this has been a daunting process, but they've demonstrated their professionalism. Austin would do well with either person," Mayor Watson said.

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T.C. Broadnax, of Dallas, was offered the city manager position. He has 30 years of experience in city government across the U.S. He has been serving in his current role as Dallas City Manager since 2017.

Broadnax is responsible for more than 13,000 employees in Dallas, and manages a nearly $4 billion budget.

"I am honored, and I look forward to the City Council’s vote to allow me to serve as Austin’s next City Manager. With the continued growth of our state’s capital city, I am mindful of the critical needs we must urgently address, and I am committed to doing so with a collaborative, transparent, inclusive and equitable approach," Broadnax said in a statement. "I also want to thank the Dallas City Council, city staff, and residents for the opportunity to serve as their City Manager for the last seven years."

Mayor Watson also thanked Sara Hensley, of Denton, for putting herself on the line and her professionalism.

Broadnax is set to resign as Dallas City Manager on June 3. It is unclear when he will start serving the City of Austin.

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