Jason Hardebeck and Justin Elszasz
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott named two key tech-oriented leaders to his administration on Monday: Jason Hardebeck will serve as the city government’s first director of broadband and digital equity, and Justin Elszasz will serve as chief data officer.
The digital divide, which leaves 40% of households in the city without wireline internet access, has gained urgency in the pandemic. With the appointment of these two leaders, Scott is setting a mandate toward digital equity and inclusion.
“My administration remains focused on modernizing the processes and practices of City government through a framework of equity and transparency,” Scott said in a statement. “And I look forward to working closely with Justin and Jason to solve Baltimore’s most challenging problems in the years ahead.”
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