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CITY • Henderson County, TX
City of Athens
Population / Scale
13,575
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.559608
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$25.8M
+2.9% YoY • +17.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$13.22M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ 0.0 pts
1Y: +0.4 pts • 10Y: -0.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.4 pts
61.9 (C) → 57.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.1% (5Y)
10Y: +38.8% • Since '00: +151.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0856
FY 22: $0.6452 → FY 27: $0.5596
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 61.9 (C)'10: 59.8 (D)'17: 58.4 (D)'22: 57.5 (D)'27: 57.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $10.3M'10: $14.6M'17: $18.6M'22: $22.0M'27: $25.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Athens Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Athens Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Athens Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/athens/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-08-14
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 57.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Athens
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($25,768,014) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.559608 per $100 valuation) for City of Athens. Source: Henderson County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$25.8M
General Fund
$17.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$1,898
Public Safety: $8.8M (34%)
0Public Works: $7.4M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $3.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.559608 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 57.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-O-153) — City of Athens
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($25,044,236) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.532751 per $100 valuation) for City of Athens.
Total Appropriation
$25.0M
General Fund
$16.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$1,845
Public Safety: $8.5M (34%)
0Public Works: $7.2M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.532751 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 57.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Athens
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($24,103,235) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.532751 per $100 valuation) for City of Athens.
Total Appropriation
$24.1M
General Fund
$15.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$1,776
Public Safety: $8.1M (34%)
0Public Works: $6.9M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.532751 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 57.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Athens
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Athens (Henderson County) totaling $23,426,217. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5328 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.4M
General Fund
$15.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$1,726
Public Safety: $7.9M (34%)
0Public Works: $6.7M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.532751 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 57.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Athens
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Athens (Henderson County) totaling $22,680,044. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5660 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$22.7M
General Fund
$15.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$1,671
Public Safety: $7.6M (34%)
0Public Works: $6.5M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5660 / $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 2027$25.77M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.1MPer Capita: $1,898Tax Rate: $0.559608Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$25.04M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.6MPer Capita: $1,845Tax Rate: $0.532751Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$24.10M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MPer Capita: $1,776Tax Rate: $0.532751Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$23.43M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $1,726Tax Rate: $0.532751Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$22.68M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $1,671Tax Rate: $0.5660Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$22.01M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $1,622Tax Rate: $0.645221Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$21.21M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.0MPer Capita: $1,562Tax Rate: $0.651673Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$20.47M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $1,508Tax Rate: $0.656235Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$19.87M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $1,464Tax Rate: $0.666079Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$19.23M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $1,417Tax Rate: $0.672074Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$18.57M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $1,368Tax Rate: $0.67409Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$17.85M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $1,315Tax Rate: $0.67746Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$17.19M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $1,266Tax Rate: $0.682202Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$16.50M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $1,215Tax Rate: $0.68766Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$16.04M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $1,181Tax Rate: $0.684222Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$15.60M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $1,149Tax Rate: $0.684222Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$15.06M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $1,110Tax Rate: $0.686959Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$14.56M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $1,072Tax Rate: $0.689707Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$14.05M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $1,035Tax Rate: $0.685569Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$13.54M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $998Tax Rate: $0.691739Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$13.08M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $963Tax Rate: $0.695198Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$12.64M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $931Tax Rate: $0.691722Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$12.25M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $903Tax Rate: $0.689647Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$11.88M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $875Tax Rate: $0.694475Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$11.51M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $848Tax Rate: $0.695169Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$11.09M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $817Tax Rate: $0.693083Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$10.68M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $787Tax Rate: $0.69239Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$10.26M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $756Tax Rate: $0.690313Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-10-08-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Athens City Council - October 08, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Athens on 2026-10-08. Official agenda docket items for City of Athens...
Ord. 2026-10-08-4-ai_ac • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Athens City Council - October 08, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Athens on 2026-10-08. Official agenda docket items for City of Athens...
Ord. 2026-10-05-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Athens City Council - October 05, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Athens on 2026-10-05. Official agenda docket items for City of Athens...
Ord. 2026-O-153 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-O-153: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2025-O-115, TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2025-O-115, TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; PROVIDING A REP...
Ord. 2026-O-152 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-O-152: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 23 FEES AND COST OF SERVICES OF THE CITY OF ATHENS CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 23 FEES AND COST OF SERVICES OF THE CITY OF ATHENS CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; ...
Ord. 2026-O-154 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-O-154: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TEXAS, CLOSING AND ABANDONING AN 0.28-ACRE SECTION OF BEL AIR DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND RETAINING A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TEXAS, CLOSING AND ABANDONING AN 0.28-ACRE SECTION OF BEL AIR DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND R...
Ord. 2026-09-28-3 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Performance Agreement for Life
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Performance Agreement for Life...
Ord. 2026-09-28-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Resolution authorizing a reduction in pe rmit fees for the AISD Bond Projects.
Resolution authorizing a reduction in pe rmit fees for the AISD Bond Projects....
Ord. 2026-09-22-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Athens City Council - September 22, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Athens on 2026-09-22. Official agenda docket items for City of Athens...
Ord. 2026-09-21-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Athens City Council - September 21, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Athens on 2026-09-21. Official agenda docket items for City of Athens...
Ord. 2026-09-14-1 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution authorizing the City Manage r to execute an amendment to the
Resolution authorizing the City Manage r to execute an amendment to the...
Ord. 2026-09-14-3 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Operati ng Budget of the
Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Operati ng Budget of the...
Ord. 2026-O-116 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-O-116: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE ATHENS CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH AND DEFINE THE USE OF BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE ATHENS CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH AND DEFINE THE USE OF BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS....
Ord. 2026-O-117 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-O-117: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE III, SECTION 22-21, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (TOWNHOUSE) TO INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS FOR “CONDOMINIUM” USE, PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE III, SECTION 22-21, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (TOWNHOUSE) TO INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS FOR “CONDOMINIUM” ...
Ord. 2026-O-115 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-O-115: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 22-32(O) AND CHAPTER 22, APPENDIX A, A-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TEXAS TO ESTABLISH THE USE OF “DATA CENTER” AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 22-32(O) AND CHAPTER 22, APPENDIX A, A-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TEXAS TO ESTABLI...
Ord. 2026-08-24-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Performance Agreement for Milo
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Performance Agreement for Milo...
Ord. 2026-08-18-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Athens City Council - August 18, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Athens on 2026-08-18. Official agenda docket items for City of Athens...
Chapter 11 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 11 - HUMAN RELATIONS (City of Athens Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Athens Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - HUMAN RELATIONS....
Chapter 13 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 13 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND REGULATIONS (City of Athens Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Athens Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND REGULATIONS....
Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (City of Athens Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Athens Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - MOBILE HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND MOBILE HOME AND TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS (City of Athens Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Athens Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - MOBILE HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND MOBILE HOME AND TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - CIVIL PREPAREDNESS (City of Athens Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Athens Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - CIVIL PREPAREDNESS....
Chapter 15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 15 - PERSONNEL (City of Athens Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Athens Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - PERSONNEL....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Athens Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Athens Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES (City of Athens Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Athens Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11
May 2026 City of Athens Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,753 (19.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Bill Priestley WINNER
100.0% (1,542 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
SyTanna Freeman WINNER
100.0% (1,542 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Bryan Barker WINNER
100.0% (1,542 votes)Mayor
Aaron Smith WINNER
100.0% (1,542 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Katha Lawyer WINNER
100.0% (1,542 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,569 (17.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
69.0% (1,083 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (486 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,862 (31.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
71.0% (2,032 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (830 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02
City of Athens 2021 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,308 (25.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
61.0% (1,408 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (900 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,292 (14.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
66.0% (853 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (439 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,769 (30.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
56.0% (1,551 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (1,218 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,400 (26.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
54.0% (1,296 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (1,104 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,862 (31.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
65.0% (1,860 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (1,002 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,215 (24.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
63.0% (1,395 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (820 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,292 (14.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
61.0% (788 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (504 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,846 (20.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
55.0% (1,015 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (831 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,662 (18.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
68.0% (1,130 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (532 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,400 (26.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
56.0% (1,344 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (1,056 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,385 (15.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
66.0% (914 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (471 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,862 (31.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
61.0% (1,746 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (1,116 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,585 (28.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
72.0% (1,861 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (724 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,939 (21.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
67.0% (1,299 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (640 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,585 (28.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
55.0% (1,422 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (1,163 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,754 (19.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
66.0% (1,158 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (596 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,569 (17.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
59.0% (926 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (643 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,292 (14.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
60.0% (775 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (517 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,477 (16.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
67.0% (990 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (487 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,862 (31.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
70.0% (2,003 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (859 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Athens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,308 (25.0% of 9,231 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Smith WINNER
61.0% (1,408 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (900 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (367)
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City of Athens City Council - October 12, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to exercise the renewal option with2: Resolution awarding IFB26-3203 to FD C Construction for Asphalt Paving3: Resolution authorizing the submittal of a 2027/2028 TxCDBG application to4: Resolution identifying authorized signato ries for the City’s TxCDBG grants2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - October 08, 2026
2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - October 08, 2026
2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - October 05, 2026
2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - September 28, 2026
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1: Resolution authorizing Athens Economic Development Corporation to execute2: Resolution authorizing the Athens Ec onomic Development Corporation to4: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Garver6: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to update the City’s ninety (90) day3: Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Performance Agreement for Life5: Resolution authorizing a reduction in pe rmit fees for the AISD Bond Projects.2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - September 22, 2026
2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - September 21, 2026
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - September 14, 2026
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2: Resolution awarding a contract to Traylor and Associates for grant4: Resolution authorizing funding alloca tions for Fiscal Year 2027 Tourism5: Resolution authorizing funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2027 Public Funding6: Resolution ratifying a property tax revenue increase for Fiscal Year 2027. –1: Resolution authorizing the City Manage r to execute an amendment to the3: Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Operati ng Budget of the2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - August 24, 2026
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1: Resolution authorizing staff to make Ch apter 380 payments from Fund 15 for2: Resolution awarding IFB26-6203 for the purchase of a Triplex Domestic3: Resolution authorizing an agreement with FDC Construction for emergency4: Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Performance Agreement for Milo2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - August 18, 2026
2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - August 10, 2026
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1: Resolution awarding a Request for Qua lifications (RFQ) to a Professional2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - August 06, 2026
2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - August 05, 2026
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1: Resolution establishing th e date, time, and location for Budget and Tax Rate2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - August 03, 2026
2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - July 27, 2026
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1: Resolution awarding a Request for Qua lifications (RFQ) to a Professional2: Resolution appointing Aaron Smith, Elizabeth Borstad, and Shannon Easley to3: Resolution designating funding for the c onstruction of the new runway at4: Resolution accepting a 2025 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van Tradesman, Stock #5: Resolution authorizing the Athens Economic Development Corporation Board6: Resolution authorizing the Strategic Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 for the7: Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Performance Agreement for SSS9: Resolution authorizing Garver to submit the Airport Layout Plan, as presented,8: Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Performance Agreement for2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - July 23, 2026
2026-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - July 22, 2026
2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - July 21, 2026
2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - July 20, 2026
2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - July 13, 2026
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1: R. A. Clark Survey A-171, with a physical address of 600 Old Tyler Hwy, also2: Resolution declaring the City of Athens Declaration of a Local Disaster in3: Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Cain Center Inc. Board of4: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of5: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Land Lease Renewal6: Resolution accepting Sealed Invitation for Bid, IFB26-3202, Seal Coat 20262026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - July 06, 2026
2026-06-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - June 25, 2026
2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - June 22, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Resolution of the City C ouncil of the City of Athens, Texas, requesting2: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Athens, Texas authorizing the City3: Resolution appointing Elizabeth Borstad, Shannon Easley, Keno Brown, Randy4: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Chapter 380 Economic5: Resolution authorizing the City Mana ger to enter into a Memorandum of6: Resolution awarding RFP26-6501, ( West WWTP Trickling Filter #22026-06-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Athens City Council - June 18, 2026
2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION