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CITY • Lamb County, TX
City of Amherst
Population / Scale
641
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.9670
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.4M
+5.9% YoY • +32.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.03M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.9 pts
1Y: +2.4 pts • 10Y: +1.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.9 pts
72.9 (B) → 71 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +5.0%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+32.1% (5Y)
10Y: +64.7% • Since '00: +269.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1598
FY 22: $1.1268 → FY 27: $0.9670
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 72.9 (B)'10: 71.1 (B)'17: 69.8 (C)'22: 69.1 (C)'27: 71 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.2M'17: $0.2M'22: $0.3M'27: $0.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (3)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.9% YoYFreedom Score: 71 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Amherst
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($359,473) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.967000 per $100 valuation: $0.967000 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Amherst. Source: Lamb County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$561
Public Safety: $0.1M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9670 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+7.0% YoYFreedom Score: 68.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. BUDGET-AND-TAX-RATE-INFORMATION) — City of Amherst
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($339,349) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.967000 per $100 valuation) for City of Amherst.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$529
Public Safety: $0.1M (35%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9670 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 68.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Amherst
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($317,297) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.966500 per $100 valuation) for City of Amherst.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$495
Public Safety: $0.1M (35%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9665 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 68.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Amherst
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Amherst (Lamb County) totaling $301,413. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0444 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$470
Public Safety: $0.1M (35%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0444 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 68.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Amherst
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Amherst (Lamb County) totaling $287,142. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1100 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$448
Public Safety: $0.1M (35%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1100 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2026$0.34M(+7.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $529Tax Rate: $0.9670Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.32M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $495Tax Rate: $0.9665Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.30M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $470Tax Rate: $1.0444Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.29M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $448Tax Rate: $1.1100Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.27M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $425Tax Rate: $1.1268Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.26M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $409Tax Rate: $1.132434Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.25M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $395Tax Rate: $1.143758Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.24M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $378Tax Rate: $1.166633Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.23M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $357Tax Rate: $1.1713Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.22M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $340Tax Rate: $1.1713Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.21M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $322Tax Rate: $1.168957Freedom: 70 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.20M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $309Tax Rate: $1.167788Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.19M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $294Tax Rate: $1.171291Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.18M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $282Tax Rate: $1.174805Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.17M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $268Tax Rate: $1.17363Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.16M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $255Tax Rate: $1.167762Freedom: 71 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.16M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $244Tax Rate: $1.172433Freedom: 71.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.15M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $233Tax Rate: $1.182985Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.14M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $221Tax Rate: $1.180619Freedom: 71.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.13M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $209Tax Rate: $1.173535Freedom: 71.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.13M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $198Tax Rate: $1.18175Freedom: 72 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.12M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $189Tax Rate: $1.184114Freedom: 72.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.12M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $182Tax Rate: $1.190035Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.11M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $173Tax Rate: $1.199555Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.11M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $165Tax Rate: $1.206752Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.10M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $160Tax Rate: $1.207959Freedom: 72.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $152Tax Rate: $1.209167Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of Amherst)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (City of Amherst)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of Amherst)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of Amherst)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of Amherst)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of Amherst)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (City of Amherst)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of Amherst)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Amherst totaling...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Amherst totaling...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Amherst totaling...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Amherst totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Amherst totaling...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Amherst totaling...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Amherst totaling...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Amherst totaling...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Amherst
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Amherst Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 82 (18.9% of 435 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Rosa L. Logsdon WINNER
100.0% (72 votes)Mayor
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
100.0% (72 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Mickey Brantley WINNER
100.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (29.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
68.0% (86 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 135 (31.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
68.0% (92 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (34 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (36 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (30.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
67.0% (88 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (49 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (30.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
64.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (30.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
56.0% (73 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Amherst Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 436 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clinton Sawyer WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (54 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting (Official Notice)
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants5: Public Works and Infrastructure: Street Repairs and Utility Maintenance6: Planning and Zoning: Specific Use Permits and Ordinances7: City Procurement and Interlocal Compacts8: Executive Session: Real Property Negotiations (§ 551.072)9: Adjourn2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Amherst City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls