Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross re-elected May 6
Incumbent Rachael Jonrowe, Valerie Nicholson also win races


Unofficial results from the May 6 election showed incumbents Dale Ross and Rachael Jonrowe winning their races for mayor and City Council District 6, respectively, as well as newcomer Valerie Nicholson claiming victory for the District 2 seat.


Nicholson, who won with 389 votes, or 53.58 percent of votes, said she is looking forward to taking over the seat.


"This campaign has been an amazing experience, and I am honored that the District 2 residents have elected me to represent them through 2020," Nicholson said.


Ross defeated Sherwin Kahn with 3,442 votes, or 72.24 percent of the vote, to secure his second term as mayor and said he hopes to continue forward with the progress made during his last term. 


“Our campaign focused on the issues that were important to our citizens and the results, winning all 16 precincts and 72% of the vote, showed," Ross said. "It is clear the citizens of our city continue to support a bold, visionary leader who has unified our city. Mickie, my wife, and I are honored and humbled to be able to work tirelessly for the good people of Georgetown for the next three years."

In District 6, Jonrowe received 400 votes, or 75.76 percent of the vote, to Lawerence Romero's 128 votes, or 24.24 percent. Jonrowe said she looks forward to continuing to serve District 6.


"I will work hard to do all in my power to make sure priorities are communicated to the council and that we see progress on affordable housing; transportation solutions; issues affecting women and children; and building a better, more beloved Georgetown community," Jonrowe said.


Two Georgetown ISD board incumbents declare victory
David Philips wins Place 4 unopposed, Chapter 41 proposition passes

Three Georgetown ISD board of trustees positions, as well as the  Chapter 41 proposition, were on the ballot during the May election.


David Edward Phillips ran unopposed for the Place 4 spot and declared victory with 2,345 votes.


“I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to serve the parents, students and staff of GISD,” Phillips said in a statement to Community Impact Newspaper. “I look forward to working with my fellow board members, Dr. Brent and the administrative leadership to keep moving our district forward, especially on the issues of mental health and community-based accountability.”


Place 5 incumbent Melanie Dunham defeated Jimmy C. Jones with 3,105 votes, or 75.89 percent of votes.


In a statement to Community Impact Newspaper, Dunham said, “I’m just so thrilled for another opportunity to serve the community and continue my efforts to give kids of all backgrounds a foundation for success.”


Place 7 incumbent Ben Stewart defeated Jaquita N. Wilson and Rida Ortego with 1,894 votes, or 43.11 percent of the votes.


Stewart said he looks forward to serving GISD again.


"Thanks to everyone who put their trust in me to continue this most important work," Stewart said. "I will continue to do all I can to make GISD and Georgetown a better place to lead, grow and serve."


The Chapter 41 proposition concerning recapture funds within the school district passed with 77.21 percent approval, or 3,580 votes. With the passing of the proposition, GISD said it will be purchasing attendance credits from the state with local tax revenue to ensure that local property values remain in the district.