The overview
Brady most recently served as deputy city clerk overseeing the office's elections, finance, technical operations and administrative support teams. She was unanimously appointed by City Council on April 10 and will earn a $191,110 salary, plus other allowances and benefits.
The council-appointed clerk position has responsibilities including managing public meetings and notices, local elections, city records including campaign finance and ethics documents, and other administrative processes.
Brady said she was honored by the appointment and "significant milestone" in her career, and credited Rios' mentorship over the past several years.
"I remain committed to building upon the strong relationships and legacy she has established," Brady said in a statement. "I will uphold the principles of transparency, accountability and efficiency within the clerk’s office, ensuring the highest standards of service for our community. I look forward to sustaining the office’s success while also driving innovation, growth and new opportunities for the future."
Brady graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's degree in international business and holds multiple certifications including Texas Registered Municipal Clerk, Certified Municipal Clerk and Master Municipal Clerk.
What's next
Rios is officially set to retire April 30. She said she's now looking forward to the next chapter of her life and spending more time with her family.
"It has been one of my greatest honors to serve this vibrant city for 23 truly rewarding years, [and] contributing to its growth and success while collaborating with such remarkable and inspiring colleagues. The opportunities I’ve been given and the connections I’ve built will remain cherished memories that I hold dear," she said in a statement.
Rios also served as deputy city clerk prior to taking the lead role in late 2021.
Among her experiences and accomplishments in the clerk's office, Rios pointed to:
- Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by quickly implementing hybrid public meetings amid public health concerns and other challenges
- Managing regular elections and three special elections, and coordinating with multiple counties
- Replacing paper ethics and campaign document filing with electronic systems to increase transparency and accessibility
- Launching a web portal to track City Council votes
- Implementing a new process to handle the flood of extraterritorial jurisdiction release petitions filed in the wake of Senate Bill 2038's passage in 2023
- Creating new staff positions to assist city boards and commissions
- Contributing to Austin's multiple recognitions from the Texas Municipal Clerks Association
