A Conversation with Jason Alexander, Chief of Staff to the Austin City Manager

Today’s episode (154) features Jason Alexander, Chief of Staff to the Austin City Manager. Appointed in January 2022, Jason has a nearly 18‐year career with the City, which in addition to the City Manager’s Office, includes Parks and Recreation, Human Resources, Emergency Medical Services, and the Fire Department. Jason and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his role, a first for City Manager Spencer Cronk (but not new for the city), Jason's path to the public sector and journey to his current role. As Chief of Staff, Jason is responsible for the administrative functions of the City Manager’s Office, and provides leadership and oversight to the City’s Equity, Innovation, Sustainability, and Resilience Offices. Austin operates under a “Council-Manager” system of government. In this model, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for all legislative functions of the City. They appoint a professional City Manager who operates much like a CEO in private-sector businesses and who is tasked with carrying out City Council’s legislative and policy objectives. ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin Metro. CONTACT US at: [email protected] FOLLOW US: LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)