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Jake French

NONPARTISAN

Jake French is running for Georgetown City Council Member, District 6.

Personal background

Jake French earned a bachelor's degree in business and economics from Wheaton College. He lives in Georgetown with his wife and four children

Professional background

Jake currently works as a senior project manager at DPR Construction in Austin. He previously worked as a project manager, senior project engineer, and estimator at DPR Construction. Before that, he spent more than seven years at Embree Group as a construction manager and estimator and assistant project manager, and earlier worked as a superintendent at Sentry Development.

Political background

Jake currently serves as a City Council Member for the City of Georgetown, representing District 6. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his second term. He previously served as a member of the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board.

Economy

Supports promoting competition among internet and cable service providers.

Supports keeping Georgetown's tax rate among the lowest in central Texas and minimizing economic development incentives funded by property taxpayers.

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Public Services

As of March 31, 2026, Jake French’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports preserving the historic integrity of Georgetown by supporting the Historic and Architectural Review Commission in its work.

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Public Safety

Supports increasing funding, staffing, support equipment, and facility improvements for first responders and law enforcement to ensure capacity keeps pace with Georgetown's population growth.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports improving traffic infrastructure by prioritizing sidewalk and crosswalk improvements in Old Town and across the district, and managing growth by directing heavy traffic off of neighborhood roads not designed for it.

Supports the improvement of water system infrastructure and capacity, and improving the efficiency of Georgetown Utility Systems to keep electric bills as low as possible.

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Energy & the Environment

Aims to complete a long-term water service agreement to enhance the city's water supply and finalize the Blue Hole Park Master Plan while improving amenities at Chautauqua Park.

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