Potential for Change in Georgetown Governance

Two council seats and the mayor are up for election in May. Councilman Brainard has opted not to run for reelection in District 2. District 2 covers the southwest part of town, west of I35. Valerie Nicholson has indicated she plans to run for the District 2 position.

The District 6 position, currently held by Rachael Jonrowe, is also open for the May election. No candidates have yet been identified. District 6 is north of downtown, east of I35.

The mayoral position is also available to be filled in May. The mayor position is filled by voters in all of Georgetown, whereas, the council positions are only voted upon by voters in the respective districts.

The following is from the city's website.

A general election will be held May 6, 2017 for the positions of Mayor, Councilmember District 2 and Councilmember District 6.  The Mayor and Council Members serve terms of three years.  The Mayor is elected at large and the Council Members are elected from single-member districts.

Candidate packets may be picked up at City Hall beginning January 2, 2017.   The first day for filing an application for a place on the ballot is January 18, 2017 and the last day to file for a place on the ballot is February 17, 2017.   Applications for a place on the ballot are filed with the City Secretary at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas.  A drawing for the order of names on the ballot will be held at City Hall on February 23, 2017 at 4:00 PM.