Voters will see a reauthorization to use a portion of sales tax revenue to fund street maintenance throughout Georgetown on their ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
Georgetown City Council members approved a call for the election to use quarter-cent sales tax for street resurfacing and repair at an Aug. 17 meeting.
What it means
The city has used a portion of sales tax to fund street maintenance since voters initially approved the measure in 2002. State law requires the street maintenance sales tax be reauthorized every four years, and the November ballot proposition does not increase the sales tax rate.
Anyone who shops in Georgetown contributes to the tax, not just homeowners, according to a city news release.
Why it matters
Street maintenance sales tax has generated $77 million since April 2003, including $7 million in 2025, the release states. The quarter-cent sales tax is the main source of funding for street maintenance in Georgetown, according to city documents.
Roads in Georgetown amount to approximately 1,200 total lane miles and will continue to expand, according to city documents.
Maintenance projects include asphalt overlay and high-performance surface sealant, which both protect and improve the quality of streets. Since 2022, 313.5 miles of road lanes have been improved and repaired using the sales tax funds.
Residents can view the detailed street maintenance schedule here.
