Tech With Soul Awards 2027 · Voting open

Most Tech SavvyMayor ’27

Which city leader is using technology and AI to improve their city and define the future of public governance?
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Tech Savvy Mayor of the Year · Inaugural recipient
Eric Adams, former Mayor of New York City
The first recipient of the inaugural Tech With Soul Awards at Tech Week.
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Meet the nominees

Listed alphabetically by city
Atlanta, GA

Mayor Andre Dickens

61st Mayor of Atlanta, elected to a second term in 2025
Core focus
Tech equity, founder ecosystems, and municipal innovation.
Technology record
The Mayor’s Office of Technology & Innovation works with Georgia Tech toward making Atlanta a top-five tech hub.
Résumé
Chemical engineering degree from Georgia Tech; chief development officer at TechBridge, a tech nonprofit; Atlanta City Council, 2014–2022.
Chicago, IL

Mayor Brandon Johnson

57th Mayor of Chicago
Core focus
Digital inclusion and civic tech.
Technology record
Expanded free public Wi-Fi to 60 Chicago parks, continued Chicago Connected for school families, and supports the Chicago Digital team that builds city services.
Résumé
Former Cook County commissioner; former teacher and organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Los Angeles, CA

Mayor Karen Bass

43rd Mayor of Los Angeles
Core focus
AI-assisted permitting, wildfire recovery, and housing.
Technology record
Signed an executive directive for an AI pilot that speeds Palisades rebuilding permits, and announced AI support for plan check review.
Résumé
Former U.S. Representative; former Speaker of the California State Assembly; founder of Community Coalition.
San Jose, CA

Mayor Matt Mahan

66th Mayor of San José
Core focus
Civic tech and accountable city government.
Technology record
Leads Northern California’s largest city after founding civic-technology companies Causes and Brigade.
Résumé
Former San José City Councilmember; former CEO of Causes and Brigade; former public school teacher.
Former mayor · term ended Dec. 31, 2025
Seattle, WA

Bruce Harrell

Mayor of Seattle, 2022–2025
Core focus
Generative AI governance and civic tech.
Technology record
Issued a citywide generative AI policy for city employees.
Résumé
Three terms on the Seattle City Council; attorney; former University of Washington football player.
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About the award

The Tech With Soul Most Tech Savvy Mayor Award recognizes executive leadership at the intersection of technology, culture, and community governance. Honorees show vision in adopting emerging technology, including AI, smart infrastructure, and digital inclusion, to make city government more responsive, equitable, and future-ready.
Nominations recognize technology leadership and are not an endorsement of any candidate, party, or ballot measure. Nominee details are drawn from public sources and city announcements.
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