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Mayor, City of Georgetown
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Burney JenkinsCity of Georgetown

Burney Jenkins

Candidate for Mayor, City of Georgetown

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Burney Jenkins is the mayor of Georgetown and is seeking re-election.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposed lowering Georgetown's property tax to the compensating rate

    After the council rejected a proposed 6.3-cent rate in September 2026, he presented an ordinance at the compensating rate of 6.1 cents per $100, down from 6.2 cents in 2025, following the fiscal court's county tax cut.

    Council rejects property tax increase

    News coverage · Georgetown News-Graphic · Sep 18, 2026 · news-graphic.com

    “If we've got a chance to lower things, let's do that.”
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Housing

  • Voted for city commitment to an affordable housing project

    His tie-breaking vote in September 2026 approved a $300,000 city loan commitment for sewer work serving Woda Cooper's proposed 60-apartment project on North Hamilton Street after the council split 3-3; he also said the city needs a policy for future requests.

    Affordable housing project approved

    News coverage · Georgetown News-Graphic · Sep 8, 2026 · news-graphic.com

    “A tie-breaking vote from Mayor Burney Jenkins moved the commitment forward”
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  • Supports a city policy for affordable housing proposals

    He said points under consideration include bringing proposals to the council right away, time for public discussion and limits on what the city contributes.

    Developer expresses concern with City's 'process' on affordable housing

    News coverage · Georgetown News-Graphic · Sep 8, 2026 · news-graphic.com

    “The City is working to create an affordable housing project policy, Jenkins said.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Burney Jenkins on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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