State of the City 2024

Save the date: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 21   5-6 p.m. Open house at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. 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 … Continue reading “State of the City 2024”

City launches FlashVote surveys for resident input

The City of Georgetown is initiating a new platform to receive quick, regular feedback from its residents. Georgetown residents can now sign up for FlashVote, a survey tool that allows residents to have a voice in city government through text, email, or voice responses. “I encourage all our residents to sign up,” City Manager David … Continue reading “City launches FlashVote surveys for resident input”

Georgetown approves updated Hazard Mitigation Plan

On Feb. 8, City Council approved an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was informed through feedback from residents last year. The plan, which is updated every five years, aims to minimize, or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards, such as droughts floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and other major disasters. Hazard … Continue reading “Georgetown approves updated Hazard Mitigation Plan”

State of the City 2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual State of the City premiere. Mayor Josh Schroeder and City Manager David Morgan did a great job in the video reviewing 2021 accomplishments and previewing what’s ahead in 2022. Many of you submitted questions after the presentations and those, along with answers are listed below. A message … Continue reading “State of the City 2022”

Celebrate arts in Georgetown this April

The City of Georgetown is hosting two arts events for our visitors and resident art lovers in April. Students from Georgetown ISD also will be installing a new mural downtown. Spring Art Stroll Patrons are invited to come view and purchase art, enjoy live music, and engage in arts activities from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April … Continue reading “Celebrate arts in Georgetown this April”

Georgetown residents invited to learn recommendations for small area plans

The City of Georgetown, in partnership with APD Urban Planning & Management and the neighborhood steering committees for San Jose and Track Ridge Grasshopper (TRG), invite Georgetown residents to participate in the final public hearings for the San Jose and TRG neighborhood plans. The City’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council are scheduled to … Continue reading “Georgetown residents invited to learn recommendations for small area plans”

Gather ’round Georgetown

Welcome to Gather ’round Georgetown. This page is a community engagement resource for Georgetown residents. Georgetown Neighborhoods Roundtable meeting held on May 2, 2024 Share your feedback Community Involvement Opportunities Current Recurring Stay informed Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter.

Celebrate Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October

The City of Georgetown is celebrating the Month of the Arts this October with several events for our resident art lovers, including the inaugural Georgetown Autumn Art Stroll. Autumn Art Stroll Patrons are invited to come view and purchase art at various locations in the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. … Continue reading “Celebrate Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October”

Council adopts FY2022 budget that focuses on utilities, transportation, public safety

The Georgetown City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022 budget Sept. 28. The adopted FY2022 budget totals $483 million and decreases the City’s property tax rate by 1.7 cents. This is the second year in a row the City has proposed reducing the property tax rate, maintaining the City’s rate as among the lowest of … Continue reading “Council adopts FY2022 budget that focuses on utilities, transportation, public safety”