James Hartshorn to serve as Pflugerville's next city manager

“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.”

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A community introduction with Hartshorn will be held April 25 from 10-11 a.m. at the Pflugerville Justice Center.

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“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.”