Georgetown accepting applications for Legislative Task Force
The City is seeking Georgetown residents, community leaders, board and commission members, and business representatives who want to provide input on the City’s legislative agenda. Interested residents can apply for the Georgetown Legislative Task Force through April 21. Roles of the task force include: Reviewing the City’s legislative position statements and providing feedback on needed … Continue reading “Georgetown accepting applications for Legislative Task Force”
New Georgetown water, wastewater rates take effect April 1
Georgetown City Council voted Tuesday to raise water and wastewater rates effective April 1—an increase expected to add about $15 to the monthly utility bill of the average single-family residential household, which uses about 10,000 gallons of water per month. Recommended by the Water Utility Advisory Board in February, the rate increase was enacted primarily … Continue reading “New Georgetown water, wastewater rates take effect April 1”
Downtown parking garage groundbreaking March 26
The City broke ground March 26 on the downtown parking garage, 502 S. Main St. The new garage will add an additional 315 parking spaces to downtown. The parking garage was recommended in the 2015 Downtown Parking Study, which included short-, mid-, and long-term solutions. The new garage is a mid-term solution that fits the … Continue reading “Downtown parking garage groundbreaking March 26”
City of Georgetown to complete water system maintenance
The Georgetown Water Utility will perform system maintenance beginning Wednesday, April 17, and lasting through Friday, May 17. During this systemwide maintenance, Georgetown water customers may notice chlorine odors and a green or brown tint to the water for brief periods. Customers could notice these changes starting Thursday, April 18, or Friday, April 19. Concentrations … Continue reading “City of Georgetown to complete water system maintenance”
Incumbents in City Council Districts 1 and 5 file for reelection
City Council incumbents for Districts 1 and 5, Amanda Parr and Kevin Pitts, respectively, have filed for reelection. As of the filing deadline at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, both are unopposed. When candidates for City Council seats are unopposed, the council will cancel the election, according to state law. The last day to register … Continue reading “Incumbents in City Council Districts 1 and 5 file for reelection”
Sidewalk Master Plan adopted by City Council
At its regular meeting Feb. 13, City Council adopted the Sidewalk Master Plan, which creates a blueprint for the future pedestrian network and prioritizes maintenance of existing pedestrian facilities. The plan is an update of the 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan. More than 60 percent of the Priority 1 projects identified in the 2014 plan have … Continue reading “Sidewalk Master Plan adopted by City Council”
Black History Month events in February
Several events to recognize Black History Month will be held in Georgetown during the month of February. Georgetown Public Library The GPL World Cinema film series at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St,, will feature a screening of “American Symphony” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 14. This moving documentary follows pop artist and … Continue reading “Black History Month events in February”
Candidate filing period starts for Districts 1 and 5
The first day to file for a place on the May 4 ballot for candidates who wish to run for the District 1 or 5 seats on the Georgetown City Council, is Wednesday, Jan. 17. The filing deadline is Friday, Feb. 16. Completed applications for candidacy should be submitted at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther … Continue reading “Candidate filing period starts for Districts 1 and 5”
Future Mobility Plan and Future Land Use Plan updates adopted by City Council
Council adopted the Future Mobility Plan and Future Land Use Plan at its regular meeting on Dec. 12. Both were updated from earlier plans. Since 2015, the city has experienced tremendous growth, including being ranked as the fastest-growing city over 50,000 population by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2022 and 2023. This growth has led … Continue reading “Future Mobility Plan and Future Land Use Plan updates adopted by City Council”
Election results for City facility bond election
Unofficial final results have been posted by the Williamson County Elections Department for the City of Georgetown facility bond election on Nov. 7, 2023. Below are the unofficial final results, including early voting, with 65 of 65 polling locations reporting. Percent Votes Prop A: Customer Service Center For 51.06 7,472 Against 48.95 7,164 Prop … Continue reading “Election results for City facility bond election”
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