Pflugerville city officials announced April 15 that current deputy city manager James Hartshorn will serve as the next city manager.
The details
Per a news release, the Pflugerville City Council voted April 14 to direct the mayor to begin negotiations with Hartshorn to serve as the next city manager. Once negotiations are finalized and an agreement is approved by City Council, Hartshorn will succeed current city manager Sereniah Breland following her retirement on July 1.
Hartshorn started as Pflugerville's assistant city manager in 2019 and was promoted to deputy city manager in 2022.
“James has demonstrated strong leadership, a deep understanding of our organization and a genuine commitment to the Pflugerville community,” Mayor Doug Weiss said in the release. “James stepped into the role as acting city manager last fall during the city manager’s leave of absence, where he showed his ability to lead the organization, maintain momentum on key priorities and deliver results. These qualities make him an outstanding choice to serve as our next city manager.”
Get involved
A community introduction with Hartshorn will be held April 25 from 10-11 a.m. at the Pflugerville Justice Center.
Quote of note
“This is an exciting but challenging time for Pflugerville as we balance investing in infrastructure and services to meet growing needs while remaining mindful of taxpayer impact and protecting Pflugerville’s unique character," Hartshorn said. "As city manager, I will focus on executing the council’s priorities with clarity, consistency and a commitment to long-term success. I will continue supporting and strengthening the team that delivers these projects and services, with a focus on performance and process improvement to make the most of every dollar.”
