Ted Is Tops
Congratulations to ITA General Manager Ted Ross for being honored as City Executive of the Year in the 2024 LocalSmart Awards by the Scoop News Group. This prestigious honor recognizes visionary tech leaders driving innovation to enhance government services.
Ted is a Club Member.
“I’m honored and humbled to be named 2024 U.S. City Executive of the Year in the LocalSmart Awards!” Ted commented. “Since 2015, my focus has been on leveraging technology to improve lives, enhance transparency, and build a smarter, more connected Los Angeles. This recognition is not just about one individual—it’s about the power of teamwork, vision, and public service.
“A sincere thank you to my incredible team, the City of Los Angeles, and the residents we serve. Here’s to continued innovation and excellence in public sector technology!”
The LocalSmart Awards highlight the leaders who are improving city, county and municipal government.
Starting in July, members of the state and local government technology community nominated more than 250 leaders and projects, and the StateScoop team narrowed the list to approximately 100 finalists. Readers cast more than 850,000 votes between Sept. 16 and Nov. 8 to decide this year’s winners.
As CIO and General Manager of ITA, Ted leads a team of 450 employees, delivering enterprise IT services to 48,000 City employees and digital services to more than four million residents. With more than 21 years of technology experience, he has driven innovation since his appointment in 2015.
Congratulations from the Club, Ted!
