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CITY • Tarrant County, TX
City of Bedford
Population / Scale
48,728
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5145
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$83.9M
+3.0% YoY • +20.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$148.82M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.5 pts
1Y: -0.4 pts • 10Y: -2.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.2 pts
62.7 (C) → 56.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.1% (5Y)
10Y: +41.6% • Since '00: +148.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0375
FY 22: $0.5520 → FY 27: $0.5145
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62.7 (C)'10: 60.6 (C)'17: 59 (D)'22: 58 (D)'27: 56.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $33.8M'10: $46.6M'17: $59.2M'22: $69.8M'27: $83.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AS
Amy Sabol
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
amy.sabol@bedfordtx.gov
DC
Dan Cogan
Mayor (At-Large)
dan.cogan@bedfordtx.gov
JD
Joy Donovan Brandon
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
joy.brandon@bedfordtx.gov
ND
Nichelle Dawkins
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
nichelle.dawkins@bedfordtx.gov
RG
Rob Gagliardi
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
rob.gagliardi@bedfordtx.gov
SL
Shelly Lemman
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
shelly.lemman@bedfordtx.gov
SF
Steve Farco
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
steve.farco@bedfordtx.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Bedford Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Bedford Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Bedford Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/bedford/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTITHCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-25
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 56.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bedford
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($83,894,767) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.514500 per $100 valuation: $0.348900 M&O + $0.165600 I&S) for City of Bedford. Source: Tarrant Appraisal District 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$83.9M
General Fund
$48.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.3M
Capital Projects
$4.7M
Per Capita
$1,722
Public Safety: $24.8M (30%)
0Public Works: $22.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $4.4M
Administration: $8.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5145 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 56.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-3475) — City of Bedford
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($81,482,874) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.526212 per $100 valuation) for City of Bedford.
Total Appropriation
$81.5M
General Fund
$47.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.1M
Capital Projects
$4.6M
Per Capita
$1,672
Public Safety: $24.0M (29%)
0Public Works: $21.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $4.2M
Administration: $8.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.526212 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 57.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bedford
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($78,467,584) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.495726 per $100 valuation) for City of Bedford.
Total Appropriation
$78.5M
General Fund
$45.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.1M
Capital Projects
$4.4M
Per Capita
$1,610
Public Safety: $23.0M (29%)
0Public Works: $20.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $4.1M
Administration: $8.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.495726 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 57.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bedford
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bedford (Tarrant County) totaling $75,456,855. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4957 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$75.5M
General Fund
$43.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.7M
Capital Projects
$4.2M
Per Capita
$1,549
Public Safety: $22.1M (29%)
0Public Works: $20.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $3.9M
Administration: $7.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.495726 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 57.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bedford
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bedford (Tarrant County) totaling $72,631,490. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4957 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$72.6M
General Fund
$41.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.4M
Capital Projects
$4.1M
Per Capita
$1,491
Public Safety: $21.2M (29%)
0Public Works: $19.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $3.7M
Administration: $7.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.495726 / $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$83.89M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $48.4MPer Capita: $1,722Tax Rate: $0.5145Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$81.48M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.0MPer Capita: $1,672Tax Rate: $0.526212Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$78.47M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.0MPer Capita: $1,610Tax Rate: $0.495726Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$75.46M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.3MPer Capita: $1,549Tax Rate: $0.495726Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$72.63M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.7MPer Capita: $1,491Tax Rate: $0.495726Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$69.83M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.1MPer Capita: $1,433Tax Rate: $0.5520Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$67.24M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.6MPer Capita: $1,380Tax Rate: $0.560832Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$65.39M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.5MPer Capita: $1,342Tax Rate: $0.565319Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$62.79M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.0MPer Capita: $1,289Tax Rate: $0.577191Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$61.14M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.1MPer Capita: $1,255Tax Rate: $0.588158Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$59.24M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.0MPer Capita: $1,216Tax Rate: $0.588158Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$57.12M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.8MPer Capita: $1,172Tax Rate: $0.591687Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$55.18M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.7MPer Capita: $1,132Tax Rate: $0.593462Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$53.44M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.7MPer Capita: $1,097Tax Rate: $0.594055Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$51.37M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.5MPer Capita: $1,054Tax Rate: $0.591085Freedom: 60 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$50.05M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.7MPer Capita: $1,027Tax Rate: $0.592858Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$48.38M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.8MPer Capita: $993Tax Rate: $0.592265Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$46.63M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.7MPer Capita: $957Tax Rate: $0.595226Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$44.90M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.8MPer Capita: $922Tax Rate: $0.59344Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$43.71M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.1MPer Capita: $897Tax Rate: $0.592253Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$42.58M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.4MPer Capita: $874Tax Rate: $0.595214Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$41.24M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.7MPer Capita: $846Tax Rate: $0.592833Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$39.90M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.9MPer Capita: $819Tax Rate: $0.593426Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$38.43M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.0MPer Capita: $789Tax Rate: $0.591646Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$36.89M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.2MPer Capita: $757Tax Rate: $0.593421Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$35.89M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.6MPer Capita: $737Tax Rate: $0.596982Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$34.94M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.0MPer Capita: $717Tax Rate: $0.598773Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$33.82M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $694Tax Rate: $0.604162Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-2 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114 Article II,
Section 114-39 “Stop Intersections” to include the specific locations listed for intersections designated as streets upon which vehicles stop before entering in...
Ord. 2026-6 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
6. Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone the property legally described as First State
Addition Lot C from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial / Specific Use Permit – Massage Salon. The property is generally located east of Central Drive, south ...
Ord. 2026-10-08-2 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bedford City Council - October 08, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bedford on 2026-10-08. Official agenda docket items for City of Bedford...
Ord. 2026-10-03-2 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bedford City Council - October 03, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bedford on 2026-10-03. Official agenda docket items for City of Bedford...
Chapter 78 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 78 - NATURAL RESOURCES (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 78 - NATURAL RESOURCES....
Chapter 94 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 94 - PLANNING (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 94 - PLANNING....
Chapter 96 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 96 - RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 96 - RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 38 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 38 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT....
Chapter 62 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 62 - FLOODS (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 62 - FLOODS....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 74 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 74 - LIBRARY (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 74 - LIBRARY....
Chapter 58 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 58 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 58 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 50 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 50 - EMERGENCY SERVICES (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 50 - EMERGENCY SERVICES....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 22 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 70 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 70 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 70 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 10 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 10 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 26 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 26 - BUSINESSES (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - BUSINESSES....
Chapter 34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 34 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - CABLE COMMUNICATIONS (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - CABLE COMMUNICATIONS....
Chapter 42 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 42 - COURTS (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - COURTS....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - ADVERTISING (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ADVERTISING....
Chapter 54 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 54 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 54 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 46 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 46 - ELECTIONS (City of Bedford Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bedford Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - ELECTIONS....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
Joint General and Special Elections 5/3/2025 — City of Bedford
Voter Turnout: 2,798 (8.4% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
City of Bedford Council Member, Place 3 (Place 3)
Amy Sabol WINNER
78.3% (2,104 votes)Timothy Sturm
21.7% (584 votes)City of Bedford Council Member, Place 5 (Place 5)
Steve Farco WINNER
76.3% (2,136 votes)Bryan Keith Turek
23.7% (662 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Bedford Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 6,295 (19.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
100.0% (5,539 votes)Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
Joy Donovan Brandon WINNER
100.0% (5,539 votes)Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
Nichelle Dawkins WINNER
100.0% (5,539 votes)Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
Rob Gagliardi WINNER
100.0% (5,539 votes)Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
Shelly Lemman WINNER
100.0% (5,539 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,296 (19.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
72.0% (4,533 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (1,763 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,296 (19.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
58.0% (3,652 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (2,644 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,290 (22.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
69.0% (5,030 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (2,260 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,952 (24.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
60.0% (4,771 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (3,181 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,627 (20.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
72.0% (4,771 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (1,856 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,615 (26.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
56.0% (4,824 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (3,791 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,621 (23.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
65.0% (4,954 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (2,667 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,952 (24.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
64.0% (5,089 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (2,863 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,958 (21.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
61.0% (4,244 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (2,714 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,290 (22.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
64.0% (4,666 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (2,624 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,946 (27.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
68.0% (6,083 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (2,863 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,958 (21.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
71.0% (4,940 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (2,018 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,633 (17.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
72.0% (4,056 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (1,577 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,272 (31.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
68.0% (6,985 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (3,287 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,970 (15.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
61.0% (3,032 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (1,938 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,941 (30.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
55.0% (5,468 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (4,473 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,609 (29.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
55.0% (5,285 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (4,324 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,272 (31.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
60.0% (6,163 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (4,109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,639 (14.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
65.0% (3,015 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (1,624 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,609 (29.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
60.0% (5,765 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (3,844 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,296 (19.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
54.0% (3,400 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (2,896 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,627 (20.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
69.0% (4,573 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (2,054 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,296 (19.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
55.0% (3,463 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (2,833 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,296 (19.0% of 33,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dan Cogan WINNER
63.0% (3,966 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (2,330 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (342)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - October 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:3: 3. Consider a resolution approving the renewal of the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force Interlocal4: 4. Consider a resolution ratifying an additional $90,000 annually under the professional services contract5: 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to purchase library print,7: 7. Consider a resolution approving a Special Signage Program for Lots 1- R1, 1-R2, 1-R3, and 1 -R4 of8: 8. Mayor/Council Member Reports9: 9. City Manager/Staff Reports10: 10. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.2: 2. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114 Article II,6: 6. Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone the property legally described as First State2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - October 08, 2026
2026-10-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - October 03, 2026
2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - September 23, 2026
2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - September 22, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:2: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a three- year3: 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a three- year4: 4. Consider a resolution appointing members and chairpersons to Bedford’s Citizen Boards and5: 5. Mayor/Council Member Reports6: 6. City Manager/Staff Reports7: 7. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - September 15, 2026
2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - September 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:5: 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew an Interlocal Agreement6: 6. Public hearing on the annual budget for the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period of October 1,10: 10. Consider a resolution to ratify the property tax increase as reflected in the FY 2026-2027 City of Bedford12: 12. Mayor/Council Member Reports13: 13. City Manager/Staff Reports14: 14. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.11: 11. Consider an ordinance amending the schedule of water rates by amendment of Section 1. Ordinance2: 2. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the adopted budget of the City of Bedford, Texas3: 3. Consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, amending Section 18-2 5,4: 4. Consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, amending Article IV, “Boards,7: 7. Public hearing to consider the proposed 2026 tax rate.8: 8. Consider an ordinance adopting the annual budget for the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period9: 9. Consider an ordinance levying taxes for the Tax Year 2026 for the City of Bedford, Texas; establishing2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - August 25, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:2: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to move the November 10, 2026 Council meeting5: 5. C6: 6. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, approving and ratifying the7: 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a Memorandum of9: 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract for the10: 10. Mayor/Council Member Reports11: 11. City Manager/Staff Reports12: 12. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.4: 4. Consider a resolution approving the Trinity River Authority of Texas amendment to the Tarrant County8: 8. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the adopted budget of the City of Bedford, Texas3: 3. Consider an ordinance adopting the North Central Texas Council of Governments' (NCTCOG)2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - August 19, 2026
2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - August 11, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:2: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a multi-city, multi-year3: 3. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, approving a negotiated4: 4. Consider a resolution authoriz ing the City Manager or her designee enter into a one-y ear agreement5: 5. C6: 6. Consi7: 7. Consi8: 8. Consi9: 9. Di10: 10. Mayor11: 11. Ci12: 12. Take13: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:14: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - August 06, 2026
2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - July 28, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:2: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an interlocal3: 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an interlocal4: 4. Receive the certified anticipated collection rate from the Tarrant County Tax Assessor Collector for the5: 5. Receive the 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Roll from the Tarrant Appraisal District as certified by the Chief6: 6. Mayor/Council Member Reports7: 7. City Manager/Staff Reports8: 8. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - July 14, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
8: 8. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.9: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:2: 2. C3: 3. C4: 4. Consi5: 5. Discussion and action regarding the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem, Board and Commission Liaisons,6: 6. Mayor/Council Member Reports7: 7. City Manager/Staff Reports10: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee enter into a one -11: 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an2026-07-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - July 11, 2026
2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - June 23, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:2: 2. C3: 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute all4: 4. Mayor/Council Member Reports5: 5. City Manager/Staff Reports6: 6. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - June 09, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:2: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a one-year agreement3: 3. Consider a resolution approving the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Oak Cove Lane and4: 4. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a design contract with5: 5. Mayor/Council Member Reports6: 6. City Manager/Staff Reports7: 7. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.8: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:9: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to cancel the November 24 and2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - May 26, 2026
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - May 12, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:4: 4. Consider a resolution approving the submission and acceptance of the grant application for a Drone5: 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew the service agreement6: 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a contract with Silsbee7: 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a Master Equity Lease8: 8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a construction contract9: 9. Consider a resolution approving a site plan for Lot 5R -2 Block 1 of the Wal -Mart Addition being 1.21211: 11. C12: 12. Consider13: 13. C onsider a14: 14. Mayor/Council Member Reports15: 15. Report16: 16. City M17: 17. Take any act2: 2. Consider an ordinance updating the escrow requirements for street development, construction, and10: 10. Consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article III, “Signs,” Of Chapter 6, “Advertising,” of the3: 3. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the adopted budget of the City of Bedford, Texas2026-04-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - April 25, 2026
2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - April 14, 2026
2026-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - April 08, 2026
2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - April 07, 2026
2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - March 24, 2026
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1: 2026.2: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:3: 2. Consider a resolution authoriz ing the City Manager or her designee to accept the quote from USA4: 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an agreement with6: 5. P7: 6. C8: 7. C9: 8. Mayor/Council Member Reports10: 9. R11: 10. C12: 11. T5: 4. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend the lease agreement2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bedford City Council - March 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:3: 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an agreement for the4: 4. C5: 5. C6: 6. C7: 7. C8: 8. Mayor/Council Member Reports9: 9. R10: 10. C11: 11. T2: 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the adoption of the 2025 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION