Dale Ross

What do you love most about living and working in Georgetown?

Georgetown has its own identity. When you are driving up I-35, you see the courthouse, you see the beautiful Square that we have. We have an incredible park system. For a city our size, it is world-class, and that is something that is unique about Georgetown as well. The citizens here place a lot of value on the park system, and it is incredible.

How do you plan to approach the role of mayor?

Ill help in any way that the city staff or city manager asks in respect to public relations. Im the face of the city. Im a diplomat, and I want to be a cheerleader for all things positive in the city of Georgetown. If some quality businesses want to come to Georgetown, the mayor can meet with them and encourage them to do so. Another thing is to really be involved in the community.

What are areas you think need improvement in the city?

In a lot of places it would be maintaining and enhancing such as maintaining our top-rated fire and police. There is not really anything that I would say right now that is a major issue. We have a very well-run city; we have an excellent City Council.

How do you plan to approach big issues from the dais?

I think the main thing is before these issues are voted on by council, everybody has an opportunity to give their view.

Everybody that wants to weigh in on an issue has been afforded that privilege.

We can disagree, but we disagree in a very respectful and professional wayand that includes disagreements among council members and the citizens of our community. I think thats the main thingalways make sure everybody always gets heard and you respect other peoples opinions.