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CITY • Burnet County, TX
City of Cottonwood Shores
Population / Scale
1,668
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.4998
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.8M
+3.4% YoY • +16.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$4.41M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.6 pts
1Y: -1.0 pts • 10Y: -2.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.6 pts
58.1 (D) → 51.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+16.0% (5Y)
10Y: +33.9% • Since '00: +147.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0317
FY 22: $0.5315 → FY 27: $0.4998
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.1 (D)'10: 55.7 (D)'17: 53.8 (D)'22: 53.1 (D)'27: 51.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.1M'10: $1.6M'17: $2.1M'22: $2.4M'27: $2.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cottonwood Shores
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,761,585) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.499800 per $100 valuation: $0.298000 M&O + $0.201800 I&S) for City of Cottonwood Shores. Source: Burnet County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$2.8M
General Fund
$1.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,656
Public Safety: $0.8M (28%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4998 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+1.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 12, 2021FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 11111) — City of Cottonwood Shores
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($2,671,812) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.499800 per $100 valuation) for City of Cottonwood Shores.
Total Appropriation
$2.7M
General Fund
$1.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,602
Public Safety: $0.7M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4998 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 52.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cottonwood Shores
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,623,701) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.509200 per $100 valuation) for City of Cottonwood Shores.
Total Appropriation
$2.6M
General Fund
$1.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,573
Public Safety: $0.7M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5092 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 52.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cottonwood Shores
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Cottonwood Shores (Burnet County) totaling $2,547,530. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5162 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.5M
General Fund
$1.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,527
Public Safety: $0.7M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5162 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Cottonwood Shores
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Cottonwood Shores (Burnet County) totaling $2,469,255. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5315 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.5M
General Fund
$1.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,480
Public Safety: $0.7M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5315 / $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$2.76M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,656Tax Rate: $0.4998Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$2.67M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,602Tax Rate: $0.4998Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$2.62M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,573Tax Rate: $0.5092Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$2.55M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,527Tax Rate: $0.5162Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$2.47M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,480Tax Rate: $0.5315Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$2.38M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,427Tax Rate: $0.5315Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$2.32M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,391Tax Rate: $0.536815Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$2.26M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,353Tax Rate: $0.548088Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$2.20M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,317Tax Rate: $0.550828Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$2.14M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,283Tax Rate: $0.554684Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$2.06M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,237Tax Rate: $0.555793Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.99M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,195Tax Rate: $0.558016Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.92M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,150Tax Rate: $0.56248Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.84M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,104Tax Rate: $0.567542Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.77M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,061Tax Rate: $0.568677Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.70M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,020Tax Rate: $0.570952Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.63M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $980Tax Rate: $0.572665Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.59M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $954Tax Rate: $0.573238Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.54M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $920Tax Rate: $0.573238Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.48M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $889Tax Rate: $0.571518Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.43M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $860Tax Rate: $0.573233Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.39M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $836Tax Rate: $0.570367Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.35M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $807Tax Rate: $0.569226Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.30M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $777Tax Rate: $0.57378Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.25M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $747Tax Rate: $0.571485Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.20M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $720Tax Rate: $0.576628Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.16M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $696Tax Rate: $0.580088Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.12M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $669Tax Rate: $0.584729Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 14043 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 14043: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 14043 adopted on 1/15/2026 by City of Cottonwood Shores: Rezoning....
Ord. 14044 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 14044: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 14044 adopted on 1/15/2026 by City of Cottonwood Shores: Rezoning....
Ord. 14042 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 14042: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 14042 adopted on 1/15/2026 by City of Cottonwood Shores: Rezoning....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 6.02.001 - § 6.07.004) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 6 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 6.0...
Exhibit 9B Zoning Ordinance (§ 0.01 - § 5.06) • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Exhibit 9B Zoning Ordinance (§ 0.01 - § 5.06) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Exhibit 9B Zoning Ordinance (§ 0.01 - § 5.06)....
Chapter 12 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 12 Utilities (§ 12.02.001 - § 12.04.069) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 12 Utilities (§ 12.02.001 - § 12.04.069...
Chapter 7 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 7 Health and Sanitation (§ 7.02.001 - § 7.04.005) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 7 Health and Sanitation (§ 7.02.001 - §...
Exhibit 9A Subdivision Ordinance (§ 1 - § 5) • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Exhibit 9A Subdivision Ordinance (§ 1 - § 5) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Exhibit 9A Subdivision Ordinance (§ 1 - § 5)....
Chapter 10 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 10 Streets, Parks and Other Public Ways and Places (§ 10.02.001 - § 10.04.053) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 10 Streets, Parks and Other Public Ways...
Ord. 203 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 203: Planning and zoning commission
Enacted Ordinance No. 203 adopted on —/—/— by City of Cottonwood Shores: Planning and zoning commission. Codified at: Did not receive Rpld. by Ords. 246 and 111...
Chapter 11 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 11 Traffic and Vehicles (§ 11.02.001 - § 11.06.006) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 11 Traffic and Vehicles (§ 11.02.001 - ...
Appendix • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.03.043) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1....
Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 Planning and Development Regulations (§ 9.01.001 - § 9.07.007) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 9 Planning and Development Regulations ...
Appendix A • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Appendix A Fee Schedule (§ A1.001 - § A6.058) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix A Fee Schedule (§ A1.001 - § A6.058)....
Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 8 Offenses and Additional Provisions (§ 8.03.001 - § 8.07.003) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 8 Offenses and Additional Provisions (§...
Chapter 5 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 5 Business Regulations (§ 5.02.001 - § 5.06.023) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 5 Business Regulations (§ 5.02.001 - § ...
Ord. 215 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 215: Amends Ord. 101807 and Res. 080708-A; development and construction fees
Enacted Ordinance No. 215 adopted on by City of Cottonwood Shores: Amends Ord. 101807 and Res. 080708-A; development and construction fees. Codified at: Incomp...
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 Building Regulations (§ 4.02.001 - § 4.07.181) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 4 Building Regulations (§ 4.02.001 - § ...
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 Administration and Personnel (§ 2.01.001 - § 2.11.101) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 2 Administration and Personnel (§ 2.01....
Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 3 Animal Control (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.04.003) (City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Cottonwood Shores Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 3 Animal Control (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.04.0...
Ord. 12009 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 12009: Traffic and Vehicles: Operation and Landing of Helicopters
Enacted Ordinance No. 12009 adopted on 4/3/2025 by City of Cottonwood Shores: Traffic and Vehicles: Operation and Landing of Helicopters. Codified at: Art. 11.0...
Ord. 14039 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 14039: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 14039 adopted on 9/5/2024 by City of Cottonwood Shores: Rezoning....
Ord. 11124 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 11124: Tax Levy
Enacted Ordinance No. 11124 adopted on 9/5/2024 by City of Cottonwood Shores: Tax Levy....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (24)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 352 (31.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
72.0% (253 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-19
May 2022 City of Cottonwood Shores Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 215 (19.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Cheryl Trinidad WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Michael Ritchie WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Gary Parsons WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Roger L. Wayson WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Mayor
Jared Dodd WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Laura Hankins WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (24.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
59.0% (160 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (30.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
69.0% (235 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 159 (14.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
66.0% (105 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (30.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
62.0% (211 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (15.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
58.0% (99 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (71 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 181 (16.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
72.0% (130 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 295 (26.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
65.0% (192 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (25.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
72.0% (204 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 159 (14.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
54.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 261 (23.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
65.0% (170 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (24.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
55.0% (150 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (122 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (17.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
54.0% (104 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (21.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
68.0% (162 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (25.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
64.0% (182 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (24.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
70.0% (190 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 261 (23.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
55.0% (144 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (17.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
62.0% (120 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (21.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
63.0% (150 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (21.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
65.0% (155 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (15.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
57.0% (97 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (17.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
56.0% (108 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Cottonwood Shores Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 181 (16.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jared Dodd WINNER
61.0% (110 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (71 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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, 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores City Council Regular Meeting
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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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores City Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjourn6: 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 Debt2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Controls2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Cottonwood Shores 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: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders