Spencer Cronk’s future as Austin’s city manager is once again up for debate, amid outrage after stumbles in the city’s response to what has now been named Winter Storm Mara.
City Manager Spencer Cronk addresses the city's winter weather response during a press conference at City Hall on February 3, 2023’s future as Austin’s city manager is once again up for debate, amid widespread outrage after stumbles in the city’s response to what has now been named– what one state official called “an ice hurricane” that made a direct hit on Austin.
Monday afternoon. “But part of that responsibility is to do right by those that have been damaged during this, by assessing who the city manager is and how the city manager does the job.” Watson did not want to say whether the Council discussion Thursday would result in Cronk’s termination. It’s the first step in a process the mayor hopes will provide accountability to the people of Austin frustrated by the city’s disaster response. Watson wants to ensure that process is fair, but was also clear that he didn’t arrive overnight at the decision to take a rather drastic step.
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