by Mike Payne Some years it is difficult to determine who would make the best mayor for Georgetown. This year, however, the choice is clear. Never in our history of endorsement has there been an easier selection for who should lead the city. That person is
by Mike Payne It has well been observed for centuries that when new leadership emerges, noticeable change inevitably follows. As noted in John Heywood’s 1546 proverb collection, “A new broom sweeps clean.” Accordingly, the recent election of County Judge Bill Gravell should usher in a new
I am writing this about a friend we lost recently. Not just any friend, but one of those special ones. You know, the kind you love to hear from, and you hate it if you can’t take their call because you’re in a meeting, or
by Mike Payne When considering who should become the next Williamson County Judge, it shouldn’t even be a close call; there is only one candidate in this race who is uniquely qualified to hold that position. When the bona fides are carefully examined, that person is
by Mike Payne I was recently chatting online with a group of people from where I used to live. We moved to Texas from a county that is much like Williamson County. The group was discussing elections when someone commented, “It really doesn’t matter who we
by Mike Payne If you’ve ever wondered how we decide what to write about on this page, let me fill you in. Often, this commentary stems directly from issues that cause our phone to ring, people to send letters, or even approach us in public with
by Mike Payne If you like an Austin-style of government and you’d like a carbon copy in Round Rock, just let this December 16th special City Council election go the wrong way. The Round Rock City Council is one seat away from bringing one of the
by Mike Payne “When there is unity, there is always victory,” said first century Latin writer Pubilius Syrus. That ancient declaration rings true today following the landslide election of incumbent Mayor, Dale Ross who won a mandate that reached almost 73 percent of voters. This victory, with
Romero: The Change District 6 Needs by Mike Payne The race for Georgetown City Council District 6 has current council-member Rachael Jonrowe running against a formidable challenger, Lawrence Romero. In our view, this race is simply a referendum of the performance of the incumbent. In this contest, Lawrence
Ross is the clear choice for Georgetown by Mike Payne As we approach the 2017 Mayoral election in Georgetown, it is appropriate to look back over the last three years; the result of this review of the administration of Mayor Dale Ross is that The Advocate whole-heartedly