Georgetown City Council

A chart presented by City Manager David Morgan May 13 demonstrates impacts on the city’s General Fund and reserves if city staff doesn’t adjust practices and take multi-year budget forecasts seriously. (Courtesy of City of Georgetown)

A chart presented by City Manager David Morgan May 13 demonstrates impacts on the city’s General Fund and reserves if city staff doesn’t adjust practices and take multi-year budget forecasts seriously. (Courtesy of City of Georgetown)

Georgetown city staff reviews long-term funds to avoid deficit

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Based on a multi-year forecast for Georgetown’s General Fund, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan said city expenses will exceed revenues over the next three fiscal years without “due diligence.” The General Fund is the city’s primary operating fund.
Georgetown is considering two options for trail segments leading from Berry Springs Park and Preserve to the future Westside Park. Proposal 1 shows the trail going around the neighborhood. The first phase of building would include the blue and green sections of the trail. Proposal 2 shows the trail running along the creek and through the Berry Creek neighborhood.

Georgetown is considering two options for trail segments leading from Berry Springs Park and Preserve to the future Westside Park. Proposal 1 shows the trail going around the neighborhood. The first phase of building would include the blue and green sections of the trail. Proposal 2 shows the trail running along the creek and through the Berry Creek neighborhood.

Berry Creek area to get new shared-use trail

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A new path from the future Westside Park to Berry Springs Park will help connect regional trail systems in the coming years.
New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Council members take their seats on the dais

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Three Georgetown City Council members were sworn into their positions on Tuesday, May 13. Council Member Ben Butler began his first term, while Ron Garland and Ben Stewart are now in their second terms of service.
The roadways through the development are currently conceptual as they will have to meet road spacing standards set by the city’s Unified Development Code.

The roadways through the development are currently conceptual as they will have to meet road spacing standards set by the city’s Unified Development Code.

Disannexed property changes course

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
A property that left Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction is now requesting to come back into the ETJ, with eventual annexation into the city as the ultimate goal. The ETJ is a designated buffer area just outside the city limits, according to the city.
Joe Orsak, center, answers an audience question during the city council candidate forum on April 16. Mr. Orsak and Ben Butler, left, are running for District 3 and Ron Garland, right, is the incumbent for District 4. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Joe Orsak, center, answers an audience question during the city council candidate forum on April 16. Mr. Orsak and Ben Butler, left, are running for District 3 and Ron Garland, right, is the incumbent for District 4. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown candidates take questions at forum

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Three Georgetown City Council candidates running in contested District 3 and 4 races spoke to Sun City residents about their thoughts on current city issues during a candidate forum Wednesday, April 16. Early voting began Tuesday, April 22, and runs until April 29. Election day is May 3.
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