EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso has announced the appointments of a new streets director and a new budget chief.
Randy Garcia will serve as director of the Streets and Maintenance Department and Sasho Andonoski as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the City said.
The two will officially begin their new roles on Sunday, June 15.
They bring “decades of public service, operational insight, and commitment to excellence that will strengthen the City’s infrastructure and financial stability,” the City said in its news release.
“Randy and Sasho have both demonstrated a deep commitment to serving our community through innovation, accountability, and collaboration,” City Manager Dionne Mack said. “Their leadership will help us continue to deliver high-quality services while advancing the City’s long-term strategic vision.”
Here is what the City said about each:
Randy Garcia, Streets and Maintenance director
“Randy Garcia, a fifth-generation El Paso native, brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in local government and nonprofit management. He has built a reputation for delivering results through data-driven strategies and operational reforms that improve core services for residents.
“Randy joined the City of El Paso in 2012 as an Administrative Analyst for the Streets and Maintenance Leadership Team. He was promoted to Administrative Services Manager in 2017, where he oversaw a departmental budget of more than $100 million and implemented performance-focused financial and operational systems.
“In 2022, he was named Assistant Director of the department. In this role, Randy led the successful restructuring of the Traffic Engineering and Fleet Maintenance Divisions —modernizing internal processes, boosting responsiveness, and aligning resources to meet long-term infrastructure goals.
“His ability to break down silos, streamline operations, and build cross-functional collaboration has made him a highly effective leader within the organization. Randy earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from The University of Texas at El Paso in 2004. His strong ties to the community, combined with his results-oriented approach, make him well-positioned to lead one of the City’s largest and most visible departments.”
Sasho Andonoski, Office of Management and Budget director
“Sasho Andonoski brings more than 20 years of experience in fiscal administration, budgeting, and strategic planning. Since joining the City of El Paso in 2014, Sasho has been instrumental in strengthening the City’s financial framework. He began as a Project Manager and later served as an Executive Budget Adviser at OMB, where he led several key initiatives including the City’s first in-house Multi-Year Financial Outlook, a structured salary increase plan, and a new citywide budgeting software system.
“In 2022, Sasho transitioned to Sun Metro as Administrative Services Manager, where he implemented performance-based budgeting that generated significant savings despite rising costs. He also led the development of internal financial tools to enhance accountability and ensure long-term financial stability, helping the department maintain a healthy fund balance of over $120 million.
“Sasho holds a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management from Arizona State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Finance and Financial Management) from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in the Republic of Macedonia.”
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