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Gary Schiff

Mayor Pro-Tem, Place 2

Gary Schiff


Gary Schiff is  a registered professional engineer with an electrical engineering degree from the University of Texas at Austin.  In 1978 he moved to Bastrop, his wife’s hometown. He owned and operated Bastrop Hardware on Main Street while building his security consulting business which over time became the world’s largest security engineering consulting firm with projects worldwide.  He also founded a security equipment manufacturing company now known as DSI which still operates in Bastrop.  Currently, he owns and operate two medical office buildings in Bastrop, works in commercial development and is a licensed real estate agent.  Mr. Schiff also proudly serves on the Board of Directors at Bastrop Christian Outreach Center.


Mr. Schiff served eighteen years on the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, many as Vice Chairman. Council member Schiff has served on the Bastrop City Council since May 2015.

After being asked by several citizens and prior council members to bring his engineering knowledge and logical thinking to the benefit of Bastrop by sitting on the council, Mr. Schiff decided it was time to serve the city in this capacity. He is also passionate about getting the most value for his tax dollar and wants to see the city operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Mr. Schiff  believes that Bastrop is facing unprecedented growth. He hopes that the growth can be done in an intelligent way that allows us to limit the detrimental effects of growth on the charming historic feel of Bastrop.

Mr. Schiff is a music nut.  He enjoys listening to and playing music, especially jazz.  He plays guitar, bass and drums.  He is also passionate about helping people.  He does personal counseling, particularly in the financial and spiritual arenas.


 

CONTACT: (512) 629-2232   gschiff@cityofbastrop.org

OATH OF OFFICE

The Mission of the City of Bastrop is to continuously strive to provide innovative and proactive services that enhance our authentic way of life to achieve our vision.