Brooks Bennett will take over as the new city manager of Round Rock following City Council approval at a meeting Aug. 22. He will replace Laurie Hadley when she retires in December.

The backstory

Hadley became city manager in 2015 after serving as assistant city manger for four years. She has 30 years of experience in local government in Arizona and Texas.

“I've seen firsthand the dedication and passion that Brooks has for our community, and he is absolutely the right person to lead us into the future,” Hadley said at the City Council meeting.

What’s next


Bennett has served as assistant city manager since 2015, but has worked for the city of Round Rock since 2004. He previously held positions in the Communications and Information Technology Department, including chief information officer. He will take over for Hadley Dec. 8.

Did you know?

Bennett’s father, Bob, was the Round Rock city manager from 1979 to 2003. He is the namesake of the Bob Bennett Utilities and Transportation Building.

“My personal mission in life has been to serve the city of Round Rock to the best of my ability for as long as I'm effective,” Brooks Bennett said. “It hasn't been about seeking a position. It hasn't been about seeking titles; it's about service to the community, because that's what I was taught, and that's what I was born and bred to do.”