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Acting Assistant City Manager David Ellison
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biography
David Ellison
Acting Assistant City Manager
Career
David Ellison was appointed Acting Assistant City Manager in January 2012. Prior to that, he was the Interim Director of the Planning and Community Development Department since July 2011. Mr. Ellison comes to the City of San Antonio with more than 30 years experience in local government administration. Most recently, David served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, providing senior executive leadership support to Planning & Development Services, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Youth / Senior Services, Human Services, Library Services, Code Enforcement and other city operations. David Ellison has also served as Assistant City Manager and in pivotal leadership roles for other recognized cities and public service entities in Texas, Minnesota and Arizona.
David will serve as Acting Assistant City Manager while the City Manager and organization conduct a national competitive recruitment process for the permanent role.
Education
Master of Public Administration – University of North Texas (Denton, Texas)
Bachelor of Science – Secondary Education – North Texas State University
Professional Memberships & Community Involvement
International City Management Association
National Forum for Black Public Administrators
International Hispanic Network
Youth Leadership Development/Career Advisor & Mentor for Young Professionals
& Emerging Leaders
100 Black Men of America, Inc.
Scottsdale Healthcare System Community Advisory Council
Scottsdale Unified School District Blue Advisory Committee
Scottsdale Community College Inclusiveness Council
Personal
Mr. Ellison enjoys being a resource and mentor to emerging leaders, young professionals and youth from neighborhoods of all types. He is a willing volunteer for community organizations and is active in his church.
Departments:
Development Services and Code Enforcement
Office of Historic Preservation
Planning & Community Development
Library
Executive Support:
Executive Assistant: Nadia Chandler
Sr. Executive Secretary: Janie San Miguel
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