Five things to know about T.C. Broadnax, the man likely to be Austin's next city manager

T.C. Broadnax was recommended to be Austin's next city manager by a subcommittee of Austin City Council members Tuesday evening.

Broadnax was one of two finalists for the top position in Austin that oversees the daily operations of the 10th largest city in the country. 

The next steps in the confirmation and hiring process will be a vote next Thursday by the Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation of an employment agreement and/or the execution of an employment agreement with Broadnax to be the next city manager, according to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson.

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Here's five things to know about the man likely to become Austin's next city manager.

Who is T.C. Broadnax?

Broadnax is the exiting city manager of Dallas. He has held the role of the city's top executive for seven years, working before that as the city manager of Tacoma, Wash., and the assistant city manager of San Antonio and Pompano Beach, Fl.

He earned two bachelor of arts degrees in political science and communications from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, and has a masters degree in public administration from the University of North Texas in Denton, according to his resume, which was obtained by the Statesman through the Texas Public Information Act.

What would his priorities be as Austin's next city manager?

Broadnax, while speaking to media on Tuesday following his interview with the Austin City Council, said one of his top priorities coming into Austin would be to find a permanent police chief. Austin has been without a permanent police chief since Joe Chacon resigned in August.

Some of his other priorities are police contract negotiations, housing and homelessness, he said Tuesday.

How did Broadnax react to the City Council's recommendation?

Tuesday night, following the recommendation from the City Council, the city of Austin sent out a news release with a statement from Broadnax on the decision.

"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. 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."

Broadnax did not respond to the Statesman's request for comment on Tuesday evening.

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How much does Broadnax make in Dallas and how much could he be paid if hired by Austin?

Broadnax has a base salary of around $423,000 with a $700 per month car allowance, according to records obtained by the American-Statesman through the Texas Public Information Act.

In Austin, former City Manager Spencer Cronk's base salary was nearly $388,000, which was raised from $350,001 the December before his ousting by the City Council. Austin's interim city manager Jesús Garza's 2023 annual salary was listed around $350,000, according to city employment records obtained by the Statesman.

Contract negotiations will likely include things like salary and benefits.

When is Broadnax's last day in Dallas?

Broadnax's last day as Dallas's city manager will be June 3, the Dallas Morning News reported.

A potential start date in Austin is also likely to be finalized during contract negotiations.