Episode 28: Rodney Gonzales, Director of Austin’s Development Services Department, on department initiatives
Rodney Gonzales
Director of Austin’s Development Services Department (DSD)
(RUN TIME - 12:58)
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Rodney Gonzales, then Director of Austin’s Development Services Department (DSD). The department was created in 2015 to handle residential and commercial permitting issues separately from zoning issues.
Rodney discusses his background and path to DSD, and current department initiatives with Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham.
Recorded on December 18, 2018, it was announced on December 21 that Rodney was promoted to Assistant City Manager for Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
This role will expand his coverage beyond development services to include a range of issues such as: resources for small and minority-owned businesses; neighborhood housing and community development; telecommunications; regulatory affairs; and the Austin Convention Center.
We wish him good luck in the new role!
Reference links
City Manager Announces Assistant City Manager Hires (City of Austin, 12/21/18)
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