An exit may be coming for Courtney Pogue, Director for the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development. Anonymous city hall staff say Mr. Pogue is leaving his post by end of year.
Pogue has served in his current capacity for nearly three years. Prior to that he was in positions for just over two years in Clayton County (Atlanta area) and Cook County (Chicago area).
If Mr. Pogue leaves it is not clear if this is a new opportunity or in reaction to Mayor Johnson’s attempt to lower top executive salaries.
Courtney Pogue
Per a social media profile, Mr. Pogue led the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development with an operating budget of approximately $8.5MM and a capital budget of $100MM annually via 19 Tax Increment Financing Districts and 14 Public Improvement Districts. Managed a staff of 35 within four (4) divisions: area redevelopment, business development, community development, and finance/administration. Initiated the 1st economic development plan in 15 years for the City of Dallas.
Secured approximately $3.0 billion in private investment and approximately 16,000 job commitments since November 2017.
