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local-government2 years ago

Art Acevedo Takes on New Oversight Role in Austin

Former police chief Art Acevedo is returning to Austin to work for the City in a new role overseeing and advising the police department as the interim city manager over APD, with the position focusing specifically on law enforcement. His hiring aims to strengthen the relationship between the City and police, and he brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in law enforcement. Acevedo most recently served as the interim police chief for the Aurora Police Department in Colorado and will be leaving his position there to return to Texas.

business2 years ago

Austin Energy gets new general manager in recent leadership appointments.

The City of Austin has announced several key leadership appointments, including Bob Kahn as the new general manager of Austin Energy. Kahn is a respected leader in the utility industry and is currently serving as the General Manager of Texas Municipal Power Agency. Other leadership appointments include Ken Snipes as Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, José Roig as Director of the Development Services Department, Michele Middlebrook-Gonzalez as Chief Strategic Communications & External Relations Officer, and David Gray as Assistant Director in the Economic Development Department.