Preserving the unique character of Georgetown while responsibly stewarding future growth.
I love Georgetown; I’ve been here for 20 years. I’ve lived in District 6 since 2013, in a 1950’s bungalow I knew I’d raise a family in someday. Being invested in this community has been a priority for nearly 10 years – through Preservation Georgetown, Habitat for Humanity, the Ride On Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.), the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board, and in our church – and I’ve watched Georgetown grow and thrive in so many ways. As a City Council Representative, I’ll work to ensure every family enjoys the safe, charming, family-friendly Georgetown we know today.
First Term Accomplishments
Serves on the Intergovernmental relations subcommittee of Council
Downtown Master Plan Update Steering Committee
Supported major update to Georgetown’s Fire Code allowing for more flexible traffic control during special events.
Oppose increased building height limitations in the Old Town & Downtown Overlay
Supported expedited design for road improvements on 971 & University Ave.
Supported the historic tax credit to incentivize reinvestment in historic homes
Supported the creation of the Track, Ridge, Grasshopper (TRG) Neighborhood Plan
Opposed the demolition of historic structures in the historic overlay
Led the push for sensible short term rental regulation
Led the push for a re-evaluation of North OId Town in the future land use map
Led the push to re-prioritize and enhance the sidewalk master plan and prioritize infill sidewalks in Old Town and District 6
Opposed concentration of industrial development in north Georgetown
Opposed special use permits for fuel and self-storage on scenic and gateway corridors
Supported special use permit requirement for Fuel stations across zoning categories
Pushed for size limitations for Music Festival and limited 1 year trial run for New Music Festival
Led the push for statement piece Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridges
Pushed for and achieved super-majority vote requirement on Courthouse View Corridor exceptions
Supported pole attachment agreements for competing internet and cable providers
Supported the Southlake water treatment plant to enhance system capacity
Supported the reinstatement of Georgetown Police Department’s K-9 unit
Supported an increase in the homestead exemption
Supported a budget which lowered the tax rate for 2022-2023
Elected officials should, by nature, be of the people.
They should know, love, and serve their community.
Preservation Georgetown
Ride On Center for Kids (R.O.C.K)
Light of Christ Anglican Church Vestry
Habitat for Humanity
Williamson County Area Beekeepers Association
Embree Community Thanksgiving Event
They should understand governance, and how a Council Representative impacts their district and their city.
Currently serving my first term on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board
Regularly attend City Council meetings, and have spoken in support of HARC multiple times
Worked with city staff in a variety of jurisdictions across the country, professionally as a project manager, to procure permits and deliver projects
Presented as the applicant to planning and zoning commissions and city councils for zoning, easement, and variance approvals
Worked with health departments across the country on permitting, inspections, and licensing issues
Worked with fire departments and local and state fire agencies on fire protection and life safety measures
Collaborated with state forestry services, FEMA floodplain administrators, state archeologists, the Navajo Nation, and the Klamath Tribal Administration
Worked with utility companies across the country, including PG&E and Southern California Edison, to procure water, electrical, gas, fire protection, and wastewater services
Partnered with transportation departments on traffic impact studies, easements, and rights of way, as well as developed agreements and incorporated transportation improvements into projects
My wife Allison and I were married in Lois Perkins Chapel at Southwestern in 2015, but long before that, I made District 6 my home. On any given day, you can find us out and about with our kids Beatrice, 3, and Joey, 1, playing at Edwards Park or pushing the stroller through Old Town. We love weekends on the Square and visiting with our neighbors. We’ve deliberately set roots in Georgetown, and I want my children to love this place as much as I do.
To do that, to protect our community for generations to come, I believe we need to steward our 150-years’ worth of history well, and make decisions in that context.
I’m Committed To
Having frank and honest conversations with peers, asking informed, insightful questions of staff, and engaging in open, two-way communication with constituents and stakeholdersto make sure that the actions taken by council are in the best interest of the public and not special interest groups.
Improving the traffic infrastructure in the District for pedestrians, especially sidewalk and crosswalk improvements
Preserving the historic integrity of Georgetown by supporting HARC in its work and scrutinizing new public projects such as parking garages and bridges around downtown to be sure that we are not detracting from the character of Oldtown.
Managing growth well especially when it comes to improving transportation infrastructure around Georgetown to keep heavy traffic off of neighborhood roads that were not designed to handle it.
Prioritizing public safety and working to ensure that the capacity of first responders, firefighters and police officers keeps pace with population growth. I’d like to increase funding, manpower, support equipment and facilities improvements for our first responders and law enforcement.
Improving utility services by promoting competition for our internet service and cable providers. Supporting infrastructure improvements and capacity improvements to our water system. Promoting the efficiency of Georgetown Utility Systems to keep electric bills as low as possible despite the negotiated rate contracts we are locked into with our power providers.
Promoting affordability by keeping our tax rate one of the lowest in central Texas and minimizing economic development incentives supported by property tax payers in Georgetown.
