In Memoriam: James Bracco
By • July 17, 2024 0 1078
The Georgetown Business Improvement District’s former executive director, Jim Bracco, died on May 21 after a long battle with cancer.
The BID offered the following remembrance: “Jim came from a real estate property management background and led the BID during a transitional time from 2009 to 2012, shoring up Operations and enhancing the streetscape program through flower baskets and holiday decor, among other accomplishments. He was described as a steady presence who represented Georgetown well.
“Several members of our Marketing team recall how fun it was to work with Jim on Georgetown events. Despite his title, Jim was never above whatever needed to be done and was always willing to get his hands dirty — whether that meant replenishing ice for Taste of Georgetown or enthusiastically serving as emcee for a water balloon battle at Washington Harbour. He was a firm believer that every office gathering was incomplete without a platter of shrimp cocktail, and never missed a trip to Costco to pick them up. (He was right; everyone loved them!)
“Those of us who worked with Jim will always remember him fondly.”
