SYRACUSE — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently announced the appointment of Jessica Brandt as director of the city’s Central Permit Office. The move comes about one year after the mayor had named Brandt assistant director of the permit office. In her new position, Brandt will be responsible for the direction and coordination of activities in […]
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently announced the appointment of Jessica Brandt as director of the city’s Central Permit Office.
The move comes about one year after the mayor had named Brandt assistant director of the permit office.
In her new position, Brandt will be responsible for the direction and coordination of activities in the permit office. In this role, she will supervise on all matters pertaining to permitting, licensing, and plan-review procedures to help residents and businesses successfully obtain permission for different types of projects in the city, according to the announcement.
In her prior role as assistant director, Brandt advised developers, contractors, homeowners, and residents to ensure projects met requirements for maintenance and safety. She also worked to increase accessibility and improve efficiency of applications and procedures, the mayor’s office said. Brandt has served in City of Syracuse government since 2017, working for the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Analytics, Performance and Innovation.
Brandt received a bachelor’s degree in history from Niagara University. She is a certified associate in project management, holds a certification in change-agent training, and participated in the Center for Urban Pedagogy’s fellowship for change in design. Brandt is also participating in the Leadership Greater Syracuse (LGS) Class of 2025. LGS is a nonprofit that offers a yearlong civic-leadership training program.
