Syracuse, N.Y. – Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Jessica Brandt to Assistant Director of the Central Permit Office. In this role, she will advise developers, contractors, homeowners, and residents on matters pertaining to permitting, licensing, and plan review procedures to ensure properties in the city meet requirements for maintenance and safety. She will also work to increase the accessibility and improve the efficiency of applications to help residents and businesses successfully obtain permission for their projects.
Brandt’s career in public service began in 2017 when she joined the City as an Administrative Aid for the Office of Management and Budget. Her involvement in the Ideation Luncheon, a citywide program launched by the City’s former i-team, now the Office of Analytics, Performance and Innovation (API), triggered a passion for innovation in government. In 2019 Brandt moved into a role as an Innovation Project Manager, where she was responsible for managing project operations and implementing innovative techniques to solve local government challenges. She provided personalized assistance and technical support to internal staff across departments, while also facilitating civic engagement workshops and outreach to the community.
Brandt earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Niagara University. She is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), holds a certification in Change Agent Training, and participated in the Center for Urban Pedagogy’s Fellowship for Change in Design.
