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CITY • Dallas County, TX
City of Cedar Hill
Population / Scale
49,618
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.638999
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$112.2M
+6.0% YoY • +28.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$123.69M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.1 pts
1Y: -0.7 pts • 10Y: -3.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.8 pts
62.5 (C) → 52.7 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+28.7% (5Y)
10Y: +62.9% • Since '00: +246.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0580
FY 22: $0.6970 → FY 27: $0.6390
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62.5 (C)'10: 59.1 (D)'17: 56.6 (D)'22: 54.8 (D)'27: 52.7 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $32.3M'10: $49.9M'17: $68.9M'22: $87.1M'27: $112.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AE
Alan E. Sims
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
alan.sims@cedarhilltx.com
CA
Chad A. McCurdy
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
chad.mccurdy@cedarhilltx.com
GL
Gerald L. Malone
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
gerald.malone@cedarhilltx.com
GG
Gregory Glover
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
gregory.glover@cedarhilltx.com
MK
Maranda K. Auzenne
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
maranda.auzenne@cedarhilltx.com
PM
Patty McClure Bushart
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
patty.mcclurebushart@cedarhilltx.com
SM
Stephen Mason
Mayor (At-Large)
stephen.mason@cedarhilltx.com
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Cedar Hill Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Cedar Hill Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Cedar Hill Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/cedar_hill/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-01-21
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.0% YoYFreedom Score: 52.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cedar Hill
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($112,195,046) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.638999 per $100 valuation: $0.467580 M&O + $0.171419 I&S) for City of Cedar Hill. Source: Dallas County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$112.2M
General Fund
$64.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$14.0M
Capital Projects
$6.3M
Per Capita
$2,261
Public Safety: $33.0M (29%)
0Public Works: $30.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $5.8M
Administration: $11.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.638999 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cedar Hill
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($105,864,358) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.636449 per $100 valuation) for City of Cedar Hill.
Total Appropriation
$105.9M
General Fund
$60.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$13.5M
Capital Projects
$5.9M
Per Capita
$2,134
Public Safety: $30.9M (29%)
0Public Works: $28.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $5.5M
Administration: $10.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.636449 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 53.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cedar Hill
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($100,385,287) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.636455 per $100 valuation) for City of Cedar Hill.
Total Appropriation
$100.4M
General Fund
$57.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$12.5M
Capital Projects
$5.6M
Per Capita
$2,023
Public Safety: $29.5M (29%)
0Public Works: $27.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $5.2M
Administration: $10.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.636455 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cedar Hill
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Cedar Hill (Dallas County) totaling $95,432,348. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6465 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$95.4M
General Fund
$54.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.9M
Capital Projects
$5.3M
Per Capita
$1,923
Public Safety: $28.0M (29%)
0Public Works: $25.6M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $4.9M
Administration: $9.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.646525 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 54.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cedar Hill
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Cedar Hill (Dallas County) totaling $90,905,266. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6570 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$90.9M
General Fund
$52.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.3M
Capital Projects
$5.1M
Per Capita
$1,832
Public Safety: $26.7M (29%)
0Public Works: $24.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $4.7M
Administration: $9.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6570 / $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$112.20M(+6.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $64.3MPer Capita: $2,261Tax Rate: $0.638999Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$105.86M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $60.6MPer Capita: $2,134Tax Rate: $0.636449Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$100.39M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $57.8MPer Capita: $2,023Tax Rate: $0.636455Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$95.43M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $54.9MPer Capita: $1,923Tax Rate: $0.646525Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$90.91M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.3MPer Capita: $1,832Tax Rate: $0.6570Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$87.15M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.1MPer Capita: $1,756Tax Rate: $0.697029Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$83.64M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $48.1MPer Capita: $1,686Tax Rate: $0.702605Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$79.14M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.5MPer Capita: $1,595Tax Rate: $0.711739Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$75.31M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.3MPer Capita: $1,518Tax Rate: $0.716721Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$71.57M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.2MPer Capita: $1,442Tax Rate: $0.726755Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$68.89M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.6MPer Capita: $1,388Tax Rate: $0.725301Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$65.21M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.5MPer Capita: $1,314Tax Rate: $0.727477Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$62.55M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.0MPer Capita: $1,261Tax Rate: $0.729659Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$59.37M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.2MPer Capita: $1,196Tax Rate: $0.733307Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$56.78M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.7MPer Capita: $1,144Tax Rate: $0.736974Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$54.33M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.3MPer Capita: $1,095Tax Rate: $0.732552Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$52.08M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.0MPer Capita: $1,050Tax Rate: $0.729622Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$49.93M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.7MPer Capita: $1,006Tax Rate: $0.73327Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$47.46M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.3MPer Capita: $957Tax Rate: $0.734737Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$44.97M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.9MPer Capita: $906Tax Rate: $0.733268Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$43.20M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.9MPer Capita: $871Tax Rate: $0.737668Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$41.58M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.9MPer Capita: $838Tax Rate: $0.742094Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$39.78M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.9MPer Capita: $802Tax Rate: $0.74061Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$38.12M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.9MPer Capita: $768Tax Rate: $0.739129Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$36.77M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.2MPer Capita: $741Tax Rate: $0.736172Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$35.17M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.2MPer Capita: $709Tax Rate: $0.732491Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$33.70M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $679Tax Rate: $0.739083Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$32.34M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $652Tax Rate: $0.7413Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-873 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 2026-873: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CEDAR HILL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15 PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE III PARK REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES, SECTIONS 15-15, 15-16, AND 15-17, AND ARTICLE V PERMITTING PROCESS, SECTIONS 15-22 AND
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CEDAR HILL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15 PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE III PARK REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES, SECTIONS 15-15, 15-16, AND...
Ord. 2026-871 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-871: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CEDAR HILL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE VIII, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CEDAR HILL, TEXAS, PROVIDING NEW DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO YOUTH STANDARDS OF CARE; PR
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CEDAR HILL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE VIII, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CEDAR HILL, TEXAS, PROVIDING NEW DEFIN...
Ord. 5- 9-89(89-6) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-6) — Amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 13(d)
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-6) adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 13(d) (Art. V, § 13(d)) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 5- 9-89(89-1) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-1) — Amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 3
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-1) adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 3 (Art. V, § 3) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 5- 9-89(89-5) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-5) — Amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 11
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-5) adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 11 (Art. V, § 11) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 5- 9-89(89-3) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-3) — Amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 7(a)
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-3) adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 7(a) (Art. V, § 7(a)) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 17 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 17 - POLICE (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - POLICE....
Chapter 15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 15 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Ord. 11- 5-85 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 11- 5-85 — Amending Code Sec. Art. V, §§ 3, 4
Enacted Ordinance No. 11- 5-85 adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. V, §§ 3, 4 (Art. V, §§ 3, 4) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 5- 9-89(89-4) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-4) — Amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 8
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-4) adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 8 (Art. V, § 8) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - PLANNING (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - PLANNING....
Chapter 2.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2.5 - ALARM SYSTEMS (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2.5 - ALARM SYSTEMS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 5 - CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIEF (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIEF....
Chapter 13 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 13 - NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES....
Chapter 8 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 8 - FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS....
Chapter 10 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 10 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Ord. 5- 9-89(89-2) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-2) — Amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 4(b), (c)
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-2) adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. V, § 4(b), (c) (Art. V, § 4(b), (c)) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Ord. 1- 4-80 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1- 4-80 — Amending Code Sec. Art. I, § 1
Enacted Ordinance No. 1- 4-80 adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. I, § 1 (Art. I, § 1) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CHAPTER (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CHAPTER....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Ord. 5- 9-89(89-7) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-7) — Amending Code Sec. Art. VI, § 3
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 9-89(89-7) adopted on , amending Code Sec. Art. VI, § 3 (Art. VI, § 3) of the City of Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Cedar Hill Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 6,410 (19.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
Maranda K. Auzenne WINNER
100.0% (5,640 votes)Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Alan E. Sims WINNER
100.0% (5,640 votes)Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
Gerald L. Malone WINNER
100.0% (5,640 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
100.0% (5,640 votes)Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
Chad A. McCurdy WINNER
100.0% (5,640 votes)Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
Patty McClure Bushart WINNER
100.0% (5,640 votes)Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
Gregory Glover WINNER
100.0% (5,640 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,423 (22.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
63.0% (4,676 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (2,747 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,110 (27.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
64.0% (5,830 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (3,280 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,122 (30.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
61.0% (6,174 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (3,948 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,447 (28.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
71.0% (6,707 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (2,740 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,760 (23.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
61.0% (4,734 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (3,026 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,760 (23.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
70.0% (5,432 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (2,328 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,098 (24.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
69.0% (5,588 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (2,510 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,110 (27.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
64.0% (5,830 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (3,280 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,785 (29.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
59.0% (5,773 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (4,012 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,748 (20.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
54.0% (3,644 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (3,104 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,772 (26.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
63.0% (5,526 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (3,246 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,748 (20.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
55.0% (3,711 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (3,037 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,423 (22.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
60.0% (4,454 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (2,969 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,122 (30.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
65.0% (6,579 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (3,543 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,061 (15.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
67.0% (3,391 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (1,670 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,772 (26.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
55.0% (4,825 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (3,947 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,447 (28.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
68.0% (6,424 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (3,023 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,398 (16.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
64.0% (3,455 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (1,943 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,459 (31.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
59.0% (6,171 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (4,288 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,398 (16.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
59.0% (3,185 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (2,213 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,435 (25.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
58.0% (4,892 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (3,543 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,085 (21.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
68.0% (4,818 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (2,267 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,411 (19.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
61.0% (3,911 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (2,500 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Cedar Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,061 (15.0% of 33,740 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Mason WINNER
54.0% (2,733 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (2,328 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (379)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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7: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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7: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill 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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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7: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill 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 resolutions8: Adjournment7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy1: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill 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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill 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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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7: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy1: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment7: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: 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 Rate7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates7: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates8: 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 resolutions5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion7: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-10-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: 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 resolutions8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cedar Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 resolutions8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions