Dallas City Manager Broadnax reacts to multiple reports, including in Other Side Dallas, that city officials want him out.
On Friday, Mayor Johnson and others on Dallas City Council made clear they plan to oust him from his position.
Mayor Johnson has made clear he believes Broadnax should be relieved of his duties given ongoing problems under Broadnax’s supervision.
Johnson and three council members, Blackmon (D9), Mendolsohn (D12), and Willis (D13) have asked for the closed session meeting.
The result is a week of arm twisting to get to eight votes. In Facebook posts, Cara Mendolsohn makes clear she thinks they are there.
There is a long list of accountability issues with Broadnax’s tenure. Some of those include general management accountability including failure to supervise former Police Chief Reneé Hall, the loss of terabytes of city data, and a nonfunctional permit office inhibiting economic growth.
City Manager Broadnax Reacts: The Statement
City Manager Broadnax’s statement is nonconfrontational over the report stating periodic performance review is critical to me…”
He went on to say that these reviews “demonstrate progress” and “ensure transparency…”
Both of these are called into question as Broadnax has allowed Chief Garcia to hide real time crime data from citizens. Additionally, Broadnax was reluctant to come forward on the city data loss endangering prosecutions.
Broadnax went on to say that he was proud of the hard work and goals accomplished relating to strategic priorities.
He concluded his statement about improving lives in Dallas.
Specifically he mentioned actions that were “equitable, accountable, and legitimate, together as One Dallas.” Mayor Johnson is unmoved.
Broadnax spent Friday at an Austin area spa. He attended a Texas City Management Association conference there.
It is unclear who takes over day to day city management if Broadnax is pushed out. There are also other questions about