Dionne Mack began her tenure as El Paso’s third City Manager on September 3, 2024. Ms. Mack has spent nearly 30 years in public sector service, 14 of those in El Paso.
Prior to taking the role of City Manager, Ms. Mack served as Deputy City Manager for various department. She has been a driving force in advancing initiatives that improve the lives of El Paso residents. Her leadership has been instrumental in expanding access to parks, enhancing cultural services, and improving community programs.
She has overseen nearly every City department as a Deputy City Manager to include Community & Human Development, Public Libraries, El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Military Affairs, Museum and Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreations, Animal Services, Fire Department, Municipal Courts, Police Department, and Public Health Department.
Ms. Mack began her professional career at Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) in 1996 as a librarian at BPL’s Crown Heights branch. In 2007, she became the first African-American to become the head of a major public library system in New York State. As executive director of the Brooklyn Public Library, Ms. Mack oversaw BPL’s 60 libraries serving the 2.5 million people of Brooklyn. Prior to her appointment, she led the library system as interim executive director and chief of staff.