Georgetown Edition | April 2023

CANDIDATE Q&A

Get to know the candidates running in the election

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 75 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Incumbent

What are some of the biggest challenges facing Georgetown, and how would you work to address them? Water availability, trac, homelessness and citizen engagement are a few of the challenges facing the fastest growing city, where the population is increasing 10.5% each year and projected to double in seven years. Imagine being a family of four in a three-bedroom home, but expecting two sets of twins before your oldest leaves the nest … something needs to change! #DadeForMayor will work feverishly to in- crease our infrastructure or redirect growth towards more suitable communities. The amount of growth means that we have to work harder and smarter to keep up. We are in the process of updating our develop- ment code to address some of our housing issues. We are also building new water treatment facilities and seeking long-term water sources to address our water needs. We need to complete the work approved in our prior road bond and look toward the next round of road projects. Finally, we ...

How would you ensure infrastructure, such as water and roads, keeps up with population growth? The saying “honesty is the best policy” holds true because it is better to admit to shortcomings and brace for impact than it is to go on inauthentically or afraid that reality will eventually hit. Well, this is where we have the choice to encourage annexation and development, which could fund the infrastructure projects needed, or we can stie the growth by imposing restrictions while we “catch our breath.” Personally, I vote for a breather. We are expanding the North Lake water treatment facility right now and construct- ing the new South Lake water treatment plant (the largest project in the history of the city), which will double our treated water capacity. We are seeking additional raw water sources to meet our needs for decades to come. In terms of roads, we recently contracted with a third-party program manager to speed up the delivery of our road projects.

If elected, what are your goals for the city of Georgetown?

Georgetown mayor Occupation: rabbi, author Relevant experience: Americans with Disabilities Act advocate, American Le- gion, Brothers At Breakfast (African American men’s JONATHAN DADE

While our unchanged platform of managing the growth, improving public safety and bringing accountability reected roughly 30% of the voters in 2020, we have learned that another 20% or more of your neighbors want drastic shifts to things like water usage or response to civil unrest. A weak mayor system or mentality is not positioned to address these matters. My No. 1 goal is to amplify your voice and not recuse myself from critical decisions. I want Georgetown to be a complete com- munity that allows people to live, work and play all in the same community. This means we have to have good neighborhoods with attainable, high-quality housing; a great economy with high-paying jobs; and excellent dining and retail experiences.

group), casual bicycling group, dual mas- ters (MBA/MTS), chamber of commerce member, Navy veteran 512-525-0736 | https://rlbechad.org/ jonathan-dade-campaign

Occupation: attorney Relevant experience: current mayor; prior P&Z, JOSH SCHROEDER

HARC, and ZBA chair; Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and Williams Drive Corridor Study Group 512-930-3651 www.joshforgeorgetown.com

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE Mobility Authority

Navigating the tolling landscape can be complicated. We’re the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority), and we’re here to help you understand important pieces of the tolling puzzle, like what we do and how your toll bill works.

The Mobility Authority is not the only toll operator

The Mobility Authority is one of two main toll road operators in the region.

Late payment fees do apply

GEORGETOWN

130 TOLL

1460

183

ROUND ROCK

1431

The Mobility Authority is not TxTag

We accept a variety of electronic tags

LEANDER

HUTTO

Operates Loop 1 Toll, 45 North, 45 South East and SH 130 Toll. TxDOT Operates 183A, 45SW, MoPac Express Lane, SH 71 Toll Lane, 290 Toll and 183 Toll. Mobility Authority

734

1431

CEDAR PARK

TOLL

1 TOLL

PFLUGERVILLE

620

130 TOLL

There’s a reason you might get a bill in the mail even if you have an electronic tag

There are payment options everywhere

2222

360

183

MANOR

WEST LAKE HILLS

360

AUSTIN

Keep your electronic tag account in good standing

130 TOLL

We use your address on file with the Texas DMV for bills

290

OAK HILL DRIPPING SPRINGS

71 LEGEND Mobility Authority Toll Roads

1826

183

Open to Traffic TxDOT Toll Roads SH 130 Concession Company Roads

Learn what to do when you sell your car

Using the Pay By Mail program costs you more

CREEDMOOR

1626

Major Road Minor Road

BUDA

TOLL

130 TOLL

KYLE

MUSTANG RIDGE

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