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CITY • Panola County, TX
City of Carthage
Population / Scale
6,562
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5750
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.5M
+3.1% YoY • +26.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$10.61M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.4 pts
1Y: +0.3 pts • 10Y: -1.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.3 pts
64.8 (C) → 60.5 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+26.7% (5Y)
10Y: +48.8% • Since '00: +160.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0264
FY 22: $0.6014 → FY 27: $0.5750
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64.8 (C)'10: 63.1 (C)'17: 61.7 (C)'22: 60.9 (C)'27: 60.5 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $6.7M'10: $9.3M'17: $11.8M'22: $13.8M'27: $17.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Carthage Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Carthage Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Carthage Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/carthage/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2025-02-04
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 60.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Carthage
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,513,301) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.575000 per $100 valuation: $0.445000 M&O + $0.130000 I&S) for City of Carthage. Source: Panola County Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$17.5M
General Fund
$11.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$2,669
Public Safety: $6.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $4.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5750 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+12.3% YoYFreedom Score: 60.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 13, 2021FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2021-06) — City of Carthage
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($16,990,009) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.580000 per $100 valuation) for City of Carthage.
Total Appropriation
$17.0M
General Fund
$11.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$2,589
Public Safety: $5.8M (34%)
0Public Works: $4.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5800 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 60.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Carthage
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($15,132,944) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.580001 per $100 valuation) for City of Carthage.
Total Appropriation
$15.1M
General Fund
$9.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$2,306
Public Safety: $4.9M (32%)
0Public Works: $4.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.580001 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 60.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Carthage
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Carthage (Panola County) totaling $14,715,037. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5800 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.7M
General Fund
$9.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$2,242
Public Safety: $4.7M (32%)
0Public Works: $4.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5800 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 60.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Carthage
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Carthage (Panola County) totaling $14,253,233. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5800 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.3M
General Fund
$9.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$2,172
Public Safety: $4.6M (32%)
0Public Works: $4.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5800 / $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$17.51M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $2,669Tax Rate: $0.5750Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$16.99M(+12.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $2,589Tax Rate: $0.5800Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$15.13M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $2,306Tax Rate: $0.580001Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$14.72M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $2,242Tax Rate: $0.5800Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$14.25M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $2,172Tax Rate: $0.5800Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$13.82M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $2,106Tax Rate: $0.6014Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$13.27M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $2,022Tax Rate: $0.606813Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$12.86M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $1,960Tax Rate: $0.612274Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$12.40M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $1,890Tax Rate: $0.621458Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$12.08M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $1,841Tax Rate: $0.634509Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$11.77M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $1,794Tax Rate: $0.635144Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$11.30M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $1,722Tax Rate: $0.635779Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$10.98M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $1,673Tax Rate: $0.633872Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$10.64M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,622Tax Rate: $0.634506Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$10.29M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $1,568Tax Rate: $0.632602Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$9.96M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $1,518Tax Rate: $0.629439Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$9.61M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,465Tax Rate: $0.635104Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$9.28M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $1,414Tax Rate: $0.637644Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.96M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $1,365Tax Rate: $0.637644Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.60M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,311Tax Rate: $0.633818Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.32M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $1,268Tax Rate: $0.636987Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$8.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $1,232Tax Rate: $0.642083Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.85M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $1,196Tax Rate: $0.642725Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.64M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,165Tax Rate: $0.643368Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$7.41M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $1,129Tax Rate: $0.641438Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$7.19M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $1,096Tax Rate: $0.643362Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.98M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $1,064Tax Rate: $0.644649Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$6.72M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $1,024Tax Rate: $0.645938Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-01 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2026-01: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II. – BUILDING CODE SECTION 10-29(C)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II. – BUILDING CODE SECTION 10-29(C)...
Chapter 30 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 30 - MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Appendix A • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Appendix A - ZONING (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Appendix A - ZONING....
Chapter 54 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 54 - TAXATION (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 54 - TAXATION....
Chapter 22 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 22 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 58 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 58 - TRAFFIC (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 58 - TRAFFIC....
Chapter 50 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 50 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 50 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS....
Chapter 62 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 62 - UTILITIES (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 62 - UTILITIES....
Appendix C • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix C - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Appendix C - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION....
Chapter 42 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 42 - OIL AND GAS WELLS (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - OIL AND GAS WELLS....
Chapter 46 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 46 - PEDDLERS, ITINERANT VENDORS AND SOLICITORS (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - PEDDLERS, ITINERANT VENDORS AND SOLICITORS....
Chapter 26 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 26 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 66 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 66 - VEHICLES FOR HIRE (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 66 - VEHICLES FOR HIRE....
Chapter 18 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 18 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 10 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 10 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 38 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 38 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS....
Chapter 34 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 34 - NUISANCES (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - NUISANCES....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 6 - ANIMALS AND FOWL (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ANIMALS AND FOWL....
Appendix D • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Appendix D - MUNICIPAL FEES AND FINES (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Appendix D - MUNICIPAL FEES AND FINES....
Appendix B • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Appendix B - SUBDIVISIONS (City of Carthage Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Carthage Code of Ordinances: Appendix B - SUBDIVISIONS....
Ord. 2024-06 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2024-06: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OUTDOOR BURNING OF TRASH, WEEDS, GRASS, BRUSH, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, LEAVES, OR ANY OTHER REFUSE ON PREMISES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CARTHAGE, TEXAS
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OUTDOOR BURNING OF TRASH, WEEDS, GRASS, BRUSH, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, LEAVES, OR ANY OTHER REFUSE ON PREMISES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY...
Ord. 2023-07 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2023-07: AN ORDINANCE CREATING SEC. 10-33 PORTABLE STORAGE AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN SECTION 10 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CARTHAGE, TEXAS
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SEC. 10-33 PORTABLE STORAGE AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN SECTION 10 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Carthage Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 847 (19.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Olin Joffrion WINNER
100.0% (745 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Isha Brown WINNER
100.0% (745 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Jerry Hanszen WINNER
100.0% (745 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
John W. Cooke III WINNER
100.0% (745 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Tate Barber WINNER
100.0% (745 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 714 (16.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
62.0% (443 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (271 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 625 (14.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
61.0% (381 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (244 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 714 (16.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
67.0% (478 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (236 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 892 (20.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
71.0% (633 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (259 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,294 (29.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
67.0% (867 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (427 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,294 (29.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
65.0% (841 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (453 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 714 (16.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
69.0% (493 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (221 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 982 (22.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
56.0% (550 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (432 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,383 (31.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
60.0% (830 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (553 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 803 (18.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
59.0% (474 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (329 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 803 (18.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
71.0% (570 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (233 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,205 (27.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
70.0% (844 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (361 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 759 (17.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
56.0% (425 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (334 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,249 (28.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
71.0% (887 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (362 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,249 (28.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
62.0% (774 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (475 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,116 (25.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
57.0% (636 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (480 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,205 (27.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
55.0% (663 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (542 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,205 (27.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
56.0% (675 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (530 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,116 (25.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
68.0% (759 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (357 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 759 (17.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
62.0% (471 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (288 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 937 (21.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
55.0% (515 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (422 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 937 (21.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
57.0% (534 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (403 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 982 (22.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
63.0% (619 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (363 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Carthage Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 759 (17.0% of 4,462 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Olin Joffrion WINNER
58.0% (440 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (319 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Carthage City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions