City of Georgetown presents fifth State of the City event

The City of Georgetown’s fifth annual State of the City event starts at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St.

Starting at 6:15 p.m. in council chambers, 510 W. Ninth St., Mayor Josh Schroeder and City Manager David Morgan will give a presentation highlighting significant events and major projects completed in 2023 and previewing what’s to come in 2024.

Topics of the State of the City address include:

• • Water
  • Downtown
  • Development
  • Public Safety
  • Capital Improvement updates
  • Cost of living

The address also will be live-streamed on Channel 10 and Facebook Live. After the presentation, residents will be able to ask questions in person and on the Facebook video. Questions also can be sent in advance of and during the event via email to pio@georgetown.org.

Prior to the address, from 5 to 6 p.m., residents will have a chance to explore City Hall and meet with City staff and consultants to learn about City departments, as well as to provide feedback on a variety of City projects and plans underway in 2024.

Topics during the open house include:

• • Transportation projects, including 2021 mobility bond projects, Williams Drive, and Austin Avenue
  • Water projects and conservation resources
  • Downtown Master Plan
  • Unified Development Code update
  • Transit Development Plan
  • Public Safety
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Georgetown Public Library
  • Environmental Services

Residents who visit most of the booths and engagement opportunities during this open house will be entered into a drawing for baskets full of Georgetown goodies. Refreshments will be available.

“In the past year, the City undertook many planning projects,” Schroeder said. “While some have been approved by City Council, there are still several underway that will help us continue to prepare for Georgetown’s growth while maintaining the welcoming, vibrant city we all love. I hope you’ll attend, in person or virtually, to learn about highlights from 2023 and what is in store for 2024.”

The City held its first State of the City event in 2020 at City Hall and in council chambers.

View more detailed information on the State of the City event.