BY ANNA MANESS
Georgetown City Council, District 4
If elected, what are your top priorities for the city of Georgetown? Preserving the historical authenticity of downtown Georgetown, increasing necessary public safety resources resulting from growth, ensuring future water supply and wastewater requirements are adequately met, expanding building inspection efforts, creating a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit to protect citizens and roadways, and bringing a metro station/additional public transportation to Georgetown. Managing the growth of the city and maintaining the small-town charm. Serving with a mayor and city manager and an excellent city council to meet the needs of citizens in the areas of public safety (fire and police), with the county and TxDOT to see streets and roads are developed.
What uniquely qualifies you for this position? Over 25 years of involvement in political campaigns and municipal government work, over 12 years of law enforcement education and service, over 25 years of business ownership in construction, chairman of a municipal transportation committee that worked with government officials on public transportation initiatives, chairman of numerous charitable fundraising events. My career in the nonprofit sector of working with cities, boards, commissions, and knowing how to listen and solve problems. My lifelong desire to serve others—in this case, the citizens of Georgetown. Service on the property and grounds and finance committees in Sun City provides significant background to Georgetown’s needs.
Dave Richardson Experience: former law enforcement officer and remodeling/construction business owner Occupation: retired districtfour4dave@gmail.com Ron Garland* Experience: 39-year Boy Scouts of America career, serving Boy Scout councils and cities in five states Occupation: District 4 Georgetown City Council member brgarland1@gmail.com
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