Isaac Tawil is a proven community leader with over 25 years of dedicated service to Texas municipalities. His extensive experience and expertise span multiple facets of municipal governance, making him an invaluable asset to the communities he serves.
On September 13, 2024, Mr. Tawil was appointed as the City Manager of McAllen, where he currently oversees the City’s $650 million budget and is responsible for the daily management of the City’s international airport, two international ports of entry, cultural arts facilities and golf course among 36 city departments. Prior to serving as City Manager, Tawil served in the City Attorney’s Office for nearly 13 years, most recently as City Attorney, where he provided McAllen with practical legal and management advice on a wide array of issues. His role in negotiating and composing first-of-their-kind economic development agreements and fostering international relationships designed to stimulate local economic growth has been instrumental in McAllen’s continued prosperity.
Mr. Tawil has significant experience working with airports, public safety, code compliance, human resources, public infrastructure development, land acquisition, real estate, cultural arts, complex construction management, municipal finance, public utilities, and capital improvement procurement. His experience with intergovernmental federal and state cooperation, community and social services, grant compliance, emergency management, and healthcare systems further underscore his comprehensive understanding of municipal operations.
Mr. Tawil holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He is an active member of Temple Emanuel and enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.