Jimmy Flannigan, a former Austin City Council Member, joined The Bingham Group as Strategic Advisor in 2021. He represented Austin's District 6 in Northwest Austin from 2017-2020, covering both Travis and Williamson counties.

During his four years on the Council, Jimmy led many initiatives covering nearly every facet of municipal government. He served as Chair of the Council's Judicial and Public Safety Committees, Vice Chair of the Council's Mobility Committee, and on the Council's Audit & Finance Committee.

He also represented the City at a regional level, serving as Chair of the CAPCOG Economic Development board, Chair of the Community Advancement Network, on the executive committee of CAPCOG, and on the board of CAMPO, Hate Crimes Task Force, and Pecan Street Project.

Jimmy has lived in Austin for 25 years, first moving to the area as a student at the University of Texas. He earned both BBA and MBA degrees while building a small business for nearly 20 years. He also served as President of the Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce helping small and local businesses get started, create jobs, and navigate City Hall.

Jimmy currently serves as President of Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc. protecting the public's interests in the city-owned Hilton Austin hotel. He holds a BBA and MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.