North Austin News

The City of Austin has a new City Manager. Mayor Kirk Watson and the City Council voted unanimously to appoint T.C. Broadnax. Broadnax will begin his tenure with the City on Monday, May 6. He comes to Austin from Dallas, where he served as City Manager for seven years.

"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,” T.C. Broadnax said. “Together, we will navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and build a resilient and inclusive future for all residents. I look forward to serving the people of Austin with a collaborative, transparent, inclusive and equitable approach."

Prior to his time in Dallas, Broadnax served as the City Manager of Tacoma, Washington and also as an Assistant City Manager in San Antonio.

“My colleagues and I look forward to having T.C. join us as our City Manager,” Mayor Kirk Watson said. “I’m pleased that he can get to work quickly as we move into Budget Planning for FY 2024-25. He brings a wealth of experience in city management, and I am confident will help us continue to address our critical community priorities and further advance the great work that our Interim City Manager Jesús Garza and his management team have begun.”