Georgetown's beefing up its government game by hiring a new liaison to handle state and federal stuff. Plus, they're launching a task force and want YOU to join in and help steer the city's advocacy efforts. It's your chance to get involved and make your voice heard!
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before, 13 the 90 before that.
Overtime costs are expected to increase by approximately 5% for the electric utility.
City employees, particularly those in high-demand roles like electric linemen.
The integrity of the promotional process could be undermined if issues are not addressed.
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb announces departure Community Impact
Georgetown Promotes Jack Daly to Assistant City Manager Hello Georgetown
Georgetown hires new assistant city manager Community Impact
City of Georgetown taps Jack Daly as assistant city manager KCENTV.com
The city is updating its overtime policy to stay competitive and help retain essential workers like electric linemen, who are in high demand.
Georgetown Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer to retire May 15 Community Impact
The council officially canvassed election results, swore in new and re-elected officials, and elected a Mayor Pro Tem. This ensures the continuity and proper functioning of city leadership.
City representatives and the firefighter's union met to discuss employment terms and working conditions. This is a standard process for maintaining a dialogue on issues affecting firefighters.
City leaders and the firefighters' union met to discuss terms and conditions for fire department personnel. These discussions are crucial for maintaining good working relationships and ensuring adequate staffing and resources for public safety.
The Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting was canceled because members might attend a City Council meeting, creating a potential quorum issue. This highlights the importance of coordinating meeting schedules.
The city and the firefighters' union met to discuss their formal negotiation process. This is where they hash out details about pay, benefits, and working conditions, which directly impacts the services firefighters provide and the city's budget.
The City Secretary received a 5% salary increase, combining market and merit components.
The commission approved the official record of their previous meeting, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation of past discussions and decisions.
The board reflected on a "Fresh Eyes on the Square" activity from their retreat, which aims to identify new opportunities and challenges for the downtown area.
The commission formally approved the minutes from their previous meeting, ensuring an accurate record of past discussions and decisions.
City leaders and the firefighters' union met to discuss the process for future negotiations. This sets the stage for how they'll talk about pay, benefits, and working conditions.
The commission is reviewing numerous appeals related to the Paramedic II promotional exam. This indicates potential issues with the exam's fairness or accuracy, which could impact career advancement for paramedics.
The council discussed how to best inform residents about the upcoming Unified Development Code (UDC) update. This includes the content of mailed notices and a broader communication strategy to ensure residents understand the changes.
The city is considering increasing the size of its Legislative Task Force to better address state-level issues. This group advises the council on legislative matters and helps shape the city's agenda for the Texas Legislature.
Georgetown hires new legislative liaison, asks community members to join upcoming legislative task force Williamson County Sun
The City Council hosted a panel for the Civic Leadership Academy to educate participants on local governance. The discussion covered the roles and experiences of council members and the City Manager.
The committee is working on updating the city's development code (UDC) and discussed the timeline and process for public engagement. This ensures residents and stakeholders have a voice in shaping future development regulations.
The council accepted the city's 2025 Racial Profiling Report, a state-mandated document.
The board discussed the Main Street Community Assessment Accreditation, a program aimed at evaluating and improving downtown areas. This discussion is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the vitality and appeal of Georgetown's Main Street.
The board discussed an ordinance amendment that would expand their duties to include collection development and advising the City Council on library policies. This change aims to give the board a more active role in shaping the library's future.
The commission received an update on civil service matters, keeping them informed about departmental activities and personnel.
Georgetown City Council unanimously approves city attorney KVUE
Georgetown selects new city manager KVUE
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