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Anthony Segura

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Interim Director, Economic Development Department at City of Austin
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Anthony Segura is the Interim Director for Economic Development at the City of Austin, leveraging an extensive background in municipal government. With a Masters in Public Administration focused on Public Finance from Texas State University, he spearheads initiatives for business recruitment, small business support, and workforce development to foster a sustainable and equitable economy.

His professional actions demonstrate a deep commitment to preserving Austins unique cultural identity. He actively champions programs that provide relief and support to long-standing local institutions, from creative arts venues to community childcare centers, ensuring they can continue to serve the community amid economic pressures.

In an interview, he compared himself to the witch in "The Wizard of Oz," saying he "melts" when people insist on doing things the way theyve always been done.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Interim Director, Economic Development Department
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Small Business Support
He leads programs providing incentives and real estate relief to long-standing local businesses, ensuring legacy institutions can continue operating and contributing to Austin's economy.
Public Finance
His Master of Public Administration focused on Public Finance, and his career has consistently involved managing large operational and capital improvement budgets for multiple city departments.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Interim Director, Economic Development Department
City of Austin
1-2024 - 1-2025
Deputy Director, Economic Development Department
City of Austin
9-2021 - 1-2024
Assistant Director, Transportation and Public Works Department
City of Austin
5-2018 - 9-2021
Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department
City of Austin
1-2017 - 5-2018
Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Transportation Department
City of Austin
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Education
1-2022 - 11-2022
High Performance Leadership Master Certificate
International City/County Management Assocation (ICMA)
2011 - 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Texas State University
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