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CITY • Bell County, TX
City of Belton
Population / Scale
23,400
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5619
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$38.8M
+3.1% YoY • +19.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$41.66M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.3 pts
1Y: -0.5 pts • 10Y: -2.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.9 pts
67.5 (C) → 61.6 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+19.5% (5Y)
10Y: +42.2% • Since '00: +146.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1531
FY 22: $0.7150 → FY 27: $0.5619
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 67.5 (C)'10: 65.4 (C)'17: 64 (C)'22: 62.9 (C)'27: 61.6 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $15.7M'10: $21.9M'17: $27.3M'22: $32.5M'27: $38.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (10)
CP
Craig Pearson
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
cpearson@beltontexas.gov
DB
Daniel Bucher
Councilmember (At-Large)
dbucher@beltontexas.gov
DB
Daniel Bucher
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
dbucher@beltontexas.gov
DC
Dave Covington
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
dcovington@beltontexas.gov
DK
David K. Leigh
Mayor (At-Large)
dleigh@beltontexas.gov
DK
David K. Leigh
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
dleigh@beltontexas.gov
JR
John R. Holmes Sr.
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
jholmes@beltontexas.gov
JR
John R. Holmes, Sr.
Mayor Pro Tem (At-Large)
jholmes@beltontexas.gov
LP
Luke Potts
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
lpotts@beltontexas.gov
SO
Stephanie O'Banion
Councilmember, Place 7 (Place 7)
sobanion@beltontexas.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Belton Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Belton Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Belton Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/belton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2025-05-28
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 61.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Belton
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($38,819,008) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.561900 per $100 valuation: $0.453900 M&O + $0.108000 I&S) for City of Belton. Source: Bell County Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Schedule & Truth-in-Taxation Portal.
Total Appropriation
$38.8M
General Fund
$24.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$2.2M
Per Capita
$1,659
Public Safety: $12.6M (32%)
0Public Works: $10.7M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $4.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5619 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 62.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Belton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($37,659,108) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.522500 per $100 valuation) for City of Belton.
Total Appropriation
$37.7M
General Fund
$23.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$2.1M
Per Capita
$1,609
Public Safety: $12.2M (32%)
0Public Works: $10.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $4.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5225 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 62.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Belton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($36,344,837) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.522500 per $100 valuation) for City of Belton.
Total Appropriation
$36.3M
General Fund
$23.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$2.1M
Per Capita
$1,553
Public Safety: $11.7M (32%)
0Public Works: $10.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $4.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5225 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 62.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Belton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Belton (Bell County) totaling $34,923,452. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5326 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$34.9M
General Fund
$22.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$2.0M
Per Capita
$1,492
Public Safety: $11.3M (32%)
0Public Works: $9.6M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $2.0M
Administration: $4.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5326 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 62.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Belton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Belton (Bell County) totaling $33,801,251. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5850 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$33.8M
General Fund
$21.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$1.9M
Per Capita
$1,445
Public Safety: $10.9M (32%)
0Public Works: $9.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5850 / $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$38.82M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.6MPer Capita: $1,659Tax Rate: $0.5619Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$37.66M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.8MPer Capita: $1,609Tax Rate: $0.5225Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$36.34M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.0MPer Capita: $1,553Tax Rate: $0.5225Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$34.92M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.1MPer Capita: $1,492Tax Rate: $0.5326Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$33.80M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.4MPer Capita: $1,445Tax Rate: $0.5850Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$32.48M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $1,388Tax Rate: $0.7150Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$31.36M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.8MPer Capita: $1,340Tax Rate: $0.722865Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$30.17M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.1MPer Capita: $1,289Tax Rate: $0.735154Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$29.32M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.5MPer Capita: $1,253Tax Rate: $0.743976Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$28.36M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.9MPer Capita: $1,212Tax Rate: $0.749928Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$27.30M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.2MPer Capita: $1,167Tax Rate: $0.746928Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$26.37M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.7MPer Capita: $1,127Tax Rate: $0.746928Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$25.52M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $1,091Tax Rate: $0.746928Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$24.80M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $1,060Tax Rate: $0.748422Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$24.01M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.2MPer Capita: $1,026Tax Rate: $0.755158Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$23.23M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $993Tax Rate: $0.751382Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$22.60M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $966Tax Rate: $0.748376Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$21.92M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $937Tax Rate: $0.753615Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$21.29M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $910Tax Rate: $0.757383Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$20.74M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $887Tax Rate: $0.755868Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$20.09M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $858Tax Rate: $0.761915Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$19.29M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $824Tax Rate: $0.764201Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$18.78M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $802Tax Rate: $0.766494Freedom: 66.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$18.08M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $773Tax Rate: $0.770326Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$17.36M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $742Tax Rate: $0.771867Freedom: 66.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$16.87M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $721Tax Rate: $0.773411Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$16.24M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $694Tax Rate: $0.770317Freedom: 67.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$15.74M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $672Tax Rate: $0.770317Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ordinance No. 2026-19 • Property Rights & Code EnforcementOverreach: 92/100
Residential Tree Mitigation and Canopy Preservation Mandate
Prohibits private property owners from cutting down or trimming any "protected hardwood tree" with a trunk diameter exceeding 8 inches on their own residential ...
Chapter 22 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 22 - TRAFFIC (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - TRAFFIC....
Chapter 15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 15 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 13 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 13 - NOISE (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - NOISE....
Chapter 19 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 19 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS....
Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 3 - ANIMALS (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 14 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 14 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS....
Chapter 10 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 10 - JUNKED, ABANDONED, WRECKED PROPERTY (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - JUNKED, ABANDONED, WRECKED PROPERTY....
Chapter 9 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 9 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
Ord. 2015-34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2015-34 ( — Supplement 9, City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2015-34 adopted on Withdrawn (, Supplement 9) in City of Belton Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 11 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 11 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - POLICE (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - POLICE....
Chapter 17 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 17 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - PERSONNEL (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - PERSONNEL....
Chapter 21 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 21 - TAXATION (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 21 - TAXATION....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - MOBILE HOME PARKS (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - MOBILE HOME PARKS....
Chapter 8 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 8 - GARBAGE AND REFUSE (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - GARBAGE AND REFUSE....
Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 - FLOOD PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - FLOOD PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION....
Chapter 5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 5 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 20 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 20 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 24 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 24 - VEHICLES FOR HIRE (City of Belton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Belton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - VEHICLES FOR HIRE....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Belton Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 3,023 (19.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 7 (Place 7)
Stephanie O'Banion WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Craig Pearson WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
Luke Potts WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
John R. Holmes Sr. WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
Dave Covington WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
David K. Leigh WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
Daniel Bucher WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Councilmember (At-Large)
Daniel Bucher WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)Mayor Pro Tem (At-Large)
John R. Holmes, Sr. WINNER
100.0% (2,660 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,864 (18.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
55.0% (1,575 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,289 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,546 (16.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
57.0% (1,451 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (1,095 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,182 (20.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
58.0% (1,846 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (1,336 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,455 (28.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
67.0% (2,985 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (1,470 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,819 (24.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
59.0% (2,253 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (1,566 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,614 (29.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
70.0% (3,230 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (1,384 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,614 (29.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
61.0% (2,815 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (1,799 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,705 (17.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
61.0% (1,650 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (1,055 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,864 (18.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
56.0% (1,604 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (1,260 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,660 (23.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
67.0% (2,452 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (1,208 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,228 (14.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
63.0% (1,404 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (824 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,614 (29.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
69.0% (3,184 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (1,430 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,819 (24.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
61.0% (2,330 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (1,489 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,387 (15.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
59.0% (1,408 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (979 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,774 (30.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
64.0% (3,055 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (1,719 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,137 (26.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
57.0% (2,358 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (1,779 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,864 (18.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
56.0% (1,604 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (1,260 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,660 (23.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
65.0% (2,379 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (1,281 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,819 (24.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
55.0% (2,100 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (1,719 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,546 (16.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
69.0% (1,757 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (789 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,182 (20.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
66.0% (2,100 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (1,082 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,614 (29.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
63.0% (2,907 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (1,707 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,023 (19.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
71.0% (2,146 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (877 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Belton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,501 (22.0% of 15,912 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David K. Leigh WINNER
56.0% (1,961 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (1,540 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (405)
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City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-04-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Belton City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy