Jesus Garza Named Public Official of the Year

Governing Magazine has named Austin City Manager Jesus Garza (LBJ School Class of 1977) one of its Public Officials of the Year. Garza was among nine top-level public officials honored by the publication, which selected winners from state and local governments across the country.

Lauding his conciliatory, proactive management style in light of the city's rapid growth, the article states that Garza's "results have been spectacular: Austin ranks among America's best-managed cities in virtually every category."

For the full text of the article, visit http://www.governing.com/poy/0intro.htm.

To learn more about Garza's work as City Manager, visit http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/citymgr/.

November 30, 2000

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