“Taylor will continue on its trajectory of dynamic change. With that comes a whole host of opportunities and challenges. In 2024, we must maintain an attitude of embracing and managing change rather than shrinking in the face of it or otherwise regressing even as a new era dawns for our community. The City Council and leadership at City Hall have done an incredible job of positioning Taylor for the future. With consistent focus, discipline and execution on a shared vision, Taylor should continue to thrive as it steps boldly into a future that holds more promise than our town has ever known.”
“I look forward to making significant progress on roads. Our citizens have told us roads should be a priority, and we are listening. We reserved approximately $1.5 million for street maintenance this year to preserve and extend the life of existing roads, the first time this amount of money has been set aside specifically for this purpose. We will also complete important projects including a spine road in the city's Megasite making that land more valuable, and much-needed improvements to the intersection at Limmer Loop and FM 1660 N. to reduce wait-times at that signal. We're on track to make the most progress on roads since I was elected in 2019.”
Peter Gordon, Hutto mayor pro tem
“In 2024, the city of Taylor is looking forward to continuing to put into motion plans that support the growth that Taylor has seen over the last several years. Numerous exciting projects are in the pipeline, aimed at enhancing Taylor as a thriving community for residents, workers and visitors alike. We are looking forward to new opportunities unfolding in our parks system, including the renovation of the beloved Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center scheduled to commence later this year. Additionally, we look forward to ongoing enhancements in our streets, drainage and other Capital Improvement Projects. We are also excited to work with new businesses interested in locating new residential, commercial, and industrial opportunities in Taylor. The city of Taylor is poised for an outstanding year ahead.”
Brian LaBorde, Taylor city manager
EVO Entertainment will bring films, games and lanes to Hutto with their expected grand opening later this year. Jack Allen's Kitchen and an adjacent parking garage is slated to open this summer at The Hutto Co-Op District. Now that a master developer is in place for the 250-acre Cottonwood Properties project, stakeholder input will be gathered as the concept design and infrastructure plans unfold this year for this exciting multi-use project north of US 79. With the spine road being built this year within the Hutto Megasite south of US 79, this all-important road will be formally named in honor of a historic local family. Industrial development will continue to be a main focus for Hutto with the expansion of Innovation Business Park, vertical construction on a datacenter campus, and the start of dirt work and site development for various Megasite projects.
Cheney Gamboa, Hutto Economic Development Corporation director
Major renovation of Fritz Park to become Hutto’s flagship park; construction is set to begin Spring 2024 and should take about a year. Improved digital tools for residents and utility customers to report concerns and ask questions, including a mobile 311. Much anticipated improvements for several major intersections, including three along Limmer Loop at FM 1660 N, Ed Schmidt Blvd, and Innovation Blvd., as well as the intersections of US 79 at FM 1660 S, and FM 1660 S at CR 137. Hutto City Council will determine the next steps for making the most out of Brushy Creek Amphitheater in an innovative, community-friendly and costeffective way. Hutto City Council will also determine priorities for the next few Capital Improvement Plan projects and how they want to fund them, which may include going to the voters for approval of additional road bonds.
James Earp, Hutto city manager
“With a goal of preparing every student for their future, we look forward to continuing our partnerships with families and the community for each student's success.” • Construction for the 2022 bond projects are well underway, and you will likely notice improvements for safety at every campus as well as upgrades and expansions for programs such as Career and Technology Education at the high school. • With the ongoing Samsung construction and production on the horizon, we are closely monitoring the potential growth our district may experience in terms of student enrollment. Our commitment is to ensure preparedness for the future and to provide the best possible educational experience for every student.
Dr. Jennifer GarciaEdwardsen, Taylor Independent School District superintendent
"Growth will continue at a rapid pace... as the unemployment rates is low[ered]” - Mayor Mike Snyder, Hutto
“What I see for 2024 is a stabilization of home prices with a single digit increase in assessed value. I see the Fed rate staying steady to down 0.25-0.50%. Demand for housing will continue to increase as Samsung and others continue to hire and people move to the Austin area for employment opportunities. Taxes and cost of living issues will continue to be a hot topic and I expect both to increase in a measurable way as our area continues to fund infrastructure improvements. Hutto specifically will likely see over 25% increases in their wastewater rates and the overall tax burden will increase very measurably as schools and roads get funded in 2024. Growth will continue at a rapid pace with all of these factors as the unemployment rates is low and the need for skilled work is only increasing, so relocations to the Austin MSA will be needed to keep pace with the job creation.”
Mayor Mike Snyder, Hutto
