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CITY • Grayson County, TX

City of Denison

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 42/100▼ -3.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1182 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #111 (TIER 3 MID)
Fiscal Restraint
60.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
31.2/100
Debt Burden
26.8/100
Population / Scale
26,446
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.652034
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$75.9M
+5.7% YoY • +26.2% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$234.24M
Official Government PortalCode of Ordinances Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (7)

AT
Aaron Thomas
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
JT
James Thorne
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
JM
Josh Massey
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
MC
Michael Courtright
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
RC
Robert Crawley
Mayor (At-Large)
SR
Spence Redwine
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
TA
Teresa Adams
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Denison Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Denison Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Denison Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/denison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH
Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-22

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 42 (F)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Denison
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($75,853,187) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.652034 per $100 valuation: $0.521034 M&O + $0.131000 I&S) for City of Denison. Source: Grayson Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.

Total Appropriation
$75.9M
General Fund
$40.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$16.5M
Capital Projects
$4.6M
Per Capita
$2,868
Public Safety: $20.6M (27%)
0
Public Works: $17.2M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $3.6M
Administration: $7.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.652034 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 44 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-B.) — City of Denison
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($71,749,136) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.712034 per $100 valuation) for City of Denison.

Total Appropriation
$71.7M
General Fund
$37.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$15.9M
Capital Projects
$4.3M
Per Capita
$2,713
Public Safety: $19.3M (27%)
0
Public Works: $16.2M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $3.4M
Administration: $6.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.712034 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 44.1 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Denison
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($69,911,661) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.712034 per $100 valuation) for City of Denison.

Total Appropriation
$69.9M
General Fund
$36.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$15.9M
Capital Projects
$4.2M
Per Capita
$2,644
Public Safety: $18.7M (27%)
0
Public Works: $15.7M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $3.3M
Administration: $6.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.712034 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 44.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Denison
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Denison (Grayson County) totaling $66,582,534. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6520 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$66.6M
General Fund
$35.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$15.2M
Capital Projects
$4.0M
Per Capita
$2,518
Public Safety: $17.8M (27%)
0
Public Works: $14.9M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $3.1M
Administration: $6.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.652034 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 45 (F)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Denison
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Denison (Grayson County) totaling $63,231,276. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6520 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$63.2M
General Fund
$33.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$14.4M
Capital Projects
$3.8M
Per Capita
$2,391
Public Safety: $16.9M (27%)
0
Public Works: $14.2M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $3.0M
Administration: $6.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.652034 / $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$75.85M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.1MPer Capita: $2,868Tax Rate: $0.652034Freedom: 42 (F)
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FY 2026$71.75M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.9MPer Capita: $2,713Tax Rate: $0.712034Freedom: 44 (F)
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FY 2025$69.91M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.7MPer Capita: $2,644Tax Rate: $0.712034Freedom: 44.1 (F)
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FY 2024$66.58M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.0MPer Capita: $2,518Tax Rate: $0.652034Freedom: 44.6 (F)
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FY 2023$63.23M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.2MPer Capita: $2,391Tax Rate: $0.652034Freedom: 45 (F)
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FY 2022$60.13M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.6MPer Capita: $2,274Tax Rate: $0.652034Freedom: 45.4 (F)
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FY 2021$57.98M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.4MPer Capita: $2,192Tax Rate: $0.662467Freedom: 45.7 (F)
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FY 2020$55.57M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.2MPer Capita: $2,101Tax Rate: $0.669092Freedom: 46 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2019$53.14M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.9MPer Capita: $2,009Tax Rate: $0.679128Freedom: 46.3 (F)
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FY 2018$51.04M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.8MPer Capita: $1,930Tax Rate: $0.691352Freedom: 46.6 (F)
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FY 2017$49.23M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.8MPer Capita: $1,862Tax Rate: $0.697574Freedom: 46.9 (F)
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FY 2016$47.12M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.7MPer Capita: $1,782Tax Rate: $0.697574Freedom: 47.2 (F)
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FY 2015$44.93M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.6MPer Capita: $1,699Tax Rate: $0.698969Freedom: 47.6 (F)
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FY 2014$42.69M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.4MPer Capita: $1,614Tax Rate: $0.696173Freedom: 48.1 (F)
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FY 2013$41.00M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.5MPer Capita: $1,550Tax Rate: $0.698262Freedom: 48.4 (F)
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FY 2012$38.88M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.4MPer Capita: $1,470Tax Rate: $0.698262Freedom: 48.8 (F)
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FY 2011$36.98M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $1,398Tax Rate: $0.694072Freedom: 49.2 (F)
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FY 2010$35.06M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $1,326Tax Rate: $0.696848Freedom: 49.6 (F)
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FY 2009$33.45M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $1,265Tax Rate: $0.695454Freedom: 50 (F)
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FY 2008$32.27M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.9MPer Capita: $1,220Tax Rate: $0.692672Freedom: 50.2 (D)
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FY 2007$30.85M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $1,167Tax Rate: $0.689209Freedom: 50.6 (D)
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FY 2006$29.31M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $1,108Tax Rate: $0.689209Freedom: 51 (D)
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FY 2005$28.14M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.8MPer Capita: $1,064Tax Rate: $0.691966Freedom: 51.3 (D)
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FY 2004$27.01M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $1,021Tax Rate: $0.691274Freedom: 51.7 (D)
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FY 2003$25.82M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $976Tax Rate: $0.693348Freedom: 52 (D)
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FY 2002$24.58M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $930Tax Rate: $0.695428Freedom: 52.4 (D)
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FY 2001$23.45M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $887Tax Rate: $0.696123Freedom: 52.8 (D)
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FY 2000$22.43M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $848Tax Rate: $0.697515Freedom: 53.2 (D)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. 2026-10-05-D. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a resolution adopting the Investment Policy for Funds for the City of Denison for fiscal year 2027.
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>The Investment Policy was originally adopted in 2003.</li><li>Council approves the policy and any changes annually. There...
Chapter 31 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 31 - SPECIAL EVENTS (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 31 - SPECIAL EVENTS....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - PUBLIC PROPERTY (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - PUBLIC PROPERTY....
Chapter 11 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 11 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES....
Chapter 17 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 17 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT....
Chapter 19 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 19 - SIGNS (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - SIGNS....
Chapter 13 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 13 - NUISANCES (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - NUISANCES....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 74/100
Chapter 30 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - PERSONNEL (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - PERSONNEL....
Chapter 4 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 4 - ANIMALS (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 3 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - HOUSING (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - HOUSING....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 23 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 23 - SWIMMING POOLS (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 23 - SWIMMING POOLS....
Chapter 24 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 24 - TAXATION (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - TAXATION....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - OIL AND GAS WELLS (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - OIL AND GAS WELLS....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 15 - PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CERTAIN OTHER SALES (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CERTAIN OTHER SALES....
Chapter 8 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 8 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION....
Chapter 29 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 29 - SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 29 - SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 - FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS....
Chapter 7 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 32 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 32 - IMPACT FEES (City of Denison Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Denison Code of Ordinances: Chapter 32 - IMPACT FEES....

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-13

May 2026 City of Denison Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 3,416 (19.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
100.0% (3,006 votes)
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
Teresa Adams WINNER
100.0% (3,006 votes)
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
Aaron Thomas WINNER
100.0% (3,006 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Josh Massey WINNER
100.0% (3,006 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
Michael Courtright WINNER
100.0% (3,006 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
Spence Redwine WINNER
100.0% (3,006 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
James Thorne WINNER
100.0% (3,006 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,956 (22.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
67.0% (2,651 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (1,305 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,956 (22.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
70.0% (2,769 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (1,187 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,855 (27.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
63.0% (3,059 votes)
Michael R. Vance
37.0% (1,796 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,057 (17.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
65.0% (1,987 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (1,070 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,237 (18.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
63.0% (2,039 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (1,198 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,136 (23.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
57.0% (2,358 votes)
David C. Morales
43.0% (1,778 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,496 (25.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
63.0% (2,832 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (1,664 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,855 (27.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
61.0% (2,962 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (1,893 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,575 (31.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
62.0% (3,457 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (2,118 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,417 (19.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
71.0% (2,426 votes)
David C. Morales
29.0% (991 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,575 (31.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
65.0% (3,624 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (1,951 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,496 (25.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
62.0% (2,788 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (1,708 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,417 (19.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
60.0% (2,050 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (1,367 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,877 (16.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
54.0% (1,554 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (1,323 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,877 (16.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
70.0% (2,014 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (863 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,215 (29.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
71.0% (3,703 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (1,512 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,035 (28.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
60.0% (3,021 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (2,014 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,597 (20.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
72.0% (2,590 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (1,007 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,417 (19.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
71.0% (2,426 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (991 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,035 (28.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
59.0% (2,971 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (2,064 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,855 (27.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
63.0% (3,059 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (1,796 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,496 (25.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
56.0% (2,518 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (1,978 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,215 (29.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
58.0% (3,025 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (2,190 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Denison Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,057 (17.0% of 17,983 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Robert Crawley WINNER
68.0% (2,079 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (978 votes)

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2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
1.: INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEA.: BC Thomas Day Proclamation.3.: PUBLIC COMMENTSB.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on establishing the regular City Council Meeting dates for the 2027 calendar year beginning January 1 through December 31 in accordance with the City Charter.C.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the reappointment of Charles Pool to serve a three-year term, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, to the Business and Industrial Corporation of Denison, Inc., d/b/a Denison Development Alliance, Board of Directors, and the appointment of Charles Pool to serve as Chair for a one-year term, effective October 1, 2026, through OE.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an agreement (Contract No. 2026-0109) with HydroMax USA for testing, painting, and minor maintenance of fire hydrants in an amount not to exceed $197,433.56 and authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents.F.: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.G.: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.D.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a resolution adopting the Investment Policy for Funds for the City of Denison for fiscal year 2027.
2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Main Street Advisory Board

7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: PUBLIC COMMENTS3.: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATIONA.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approval of the minutes from the Main Street Advisory Board meeting held on August 27, 2026.B.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on voting to support the Denison Development Foundation’s Open Rewards program for downtown retail businesses.C.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and consider updates regarding sponsorship outreach and board member support for downtown events and initiatives.D.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approving the events on the 2027 Calendar Card.4.: SPECIAL PROJECTS REPORTA.: Music FriendlyB.: TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown DenisonC.: Doc Holliday FestivalD.: Eisenhower Birthday5.: COMMITTEE REPORTSA.: Downtown Denison, Inc.B.: Denison Area Chamber of CommerceC.: Tourism/CVBD.: Promotion CommitteeE.: Economic Vitality CommitteeF.: Design CommitteeG.: Organization Committee6.: DIRECTOR'S REPORTA.: Director's Report7.: ADJOURNMENT
2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

September 24, 2026, Main Street, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting

4 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison September 24, 2026, Main Street, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Planning and Zoning Commission

7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3.: PUBLIC COMMENTS4.: CONSENT AGENDA5.: PUBLIC HEARINGS6.: STAFF UPDATES7.: ADJOURNMENTB.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and make a recommendation on a request to rezone an approximately ± .17 acre tract of land legally described as being situated in the Sexton Addition, Lot 1, Grayson County, Texas, plat record in Volume 16, Page 193, commonly known as 2016 W. Bond Street, from the SF-7.5, Single Family Residential District to the SF-5, Single Family ReA.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approving the Minutes from the regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on August 25, 2026.A.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and make a recommendation to initially zone approximately 5.994 acres of land to the A – Agriculture District, located at 7900 Preston Road, Grayson County. The subject property is also the subject of a petition for annexation. (Case No. 2026-75Z)
2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison Planning and Zoning Commission

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Meeting

6 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1.: INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE2.: PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONA.: National Night Out Proclamation.3.: PUBLIC COMMENTS4.: CONSENT AGENDAA.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Minutes from the Special Called City Council Meeting held on August 31, 2026, and the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 8, 2026.D.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Professional Services Agreement (Contract: 2026-0104) with Kimley-Horn for a Stormwater Utility Program in an amount not to exceed $111,600, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the same.5.: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATIONA.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution recognizing the City of Denison's achievement of an ISO Public Protection Classification of Class 1, effective January 1, 2024, and recognizing the exceptional fire protection and emergency services provided to the community.B.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Employment Agreement for City Manager.6.: EXECUTIVE SESSIONB.: Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sale value of real property (public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position). Section 551.072.C.: Discuss negotiated gifts or donations to the City (public discussion at this stage would have a detrimental effect on the City's bargaining position). Section 551.073.D.: Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee. Section 551.074.E.: Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by the same. Section 551.087.F.: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.G.: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.B.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Ordinance providing for the adoption of a Comprehensive Fee Schedule for various goods, services, activities, permits, and licenses for FY2027.A.: Consult with attorney on a matter in which the attorney's duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter and/or consult with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or contemplated settlement of the same. Section 551.071.C.: .Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 26, “Utilities,” Article IX, “Liquid Waste,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 26-824, “Definitions” to add the definition of the term “Special Waste” and amendment to other waste type definitions and to retitle Division 3 from “Liquid Waste Transporters” to “Hazardous Waste Transporters”.
2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
F.: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.G.: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.1.: INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEA.: National Night Out Proclamation.3.: PUBLIC COMMENTSD.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Professional Services Agreement (Contract: 2026-0104) with Kimley-Horn for a Stormwater Utility Program in an amount not to exceed $111,600, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the same.E.: Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by the same. Section 551.087.C.: .Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 26, “Utilities,” Article IX, “Liquid Waste,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 26-824, “Definitions” to add the definition of the term “Special Waste” and amendment to other waste type definitions and to retitle Division 3 from “Liquid Waste Transporters” to “Hazardous Waste Transporters”.B.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Ordinance providing for the adoption of a Comprehensive Fee Schedule for various goods, services, activities, permits, and licenses for FY2027.
2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison City Council - September 21, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEItem-2: PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATION2026-665: National Night Out Proclamation.Item-4: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-733: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Minutes from the Special Called City Council Meeting held on August 31, 2026, and the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 8, 2026.2026-732: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Professional Services Agreement (Contract: 2026-0104) with Kimley-Horn for a Stormwater Utility Program in an amount not to exceed $111,600, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the saItem-10: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION2026-738: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution recognizing the City of Denison's achievement of an ISO Public Protection Classification of Class 1, effective January 1, 2024, and recognizing the exceptional fire protection and emergen2026-752: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Employment Agreement for City Manager.Item-13: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-1288: Consult with attorney on a matter in which the attorney&#39;s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter and/or consult with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or con2026-734: Confer with City Attorney regarding potential development in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3.2026-735: City Manager.2025-1289: Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sale value of real property (public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position). Section 551.072.2025-1290: Discuss negotiated gifts or donations to the City (public discussion at this stage would have a detrimental effect on the City&#39;s bargaining position). Section 551.073.2025-1291: Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee. Section 551.074.2026-736: City Manager.2025-1292: Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial informati2025-1293: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.2025-1294: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.2026-737: Discuss potential economic development project in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3.2026-725: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Ordinance providing for the adoption of a Comprehensive Fee Schedule for various goods, services, activities, permits, and licenses for FY2027.2026-731: .Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 26, “Utilities,” Article IX, “Liquid Waste,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 26-824, “Definitions” to add the definition of the term “Special Waste” and amendment to ot
2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Sister Cities, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison Sister Cities, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

2026-09-15 • SPECIAL SESSION

Special Called City Council Meeting

1 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1.: EXECUTIVE SESSIONB.: Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sale value of real property (public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position). Section 551.072.C.: Discuss negotiated gifts or donations to the City (public discussion at this stage would have a detrimental effect on the City's bargaining position). Section 551.073.D.: Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee. Section 551.074.E.: Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by the same. Section 551.087.F.: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.G.: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.A.: Consult with attorney on a matter in which the attorney's duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter and/or consult with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or contemplated settlement of the same. Section 551.071.
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison Special Called City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

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B.: Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sale value of real property (public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position). Section 551.072.C.: Discuss negotiated gifts or donations to the City (public discussion at this stage would have a detrimental effect on the City&#39;s bargaining position). Section 551.073.D.: Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee. Section 551.074.E.: Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by the same. Section 551.087.F.: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.G.: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.A.: Consult with attorney on a matter in which the attorney&#39;s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter and/or consult with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or contemplated settlement of the same. Section 551.071.
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Historic Preservation Board

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison City Council - September 15, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-740: Consult with attorney on a matter in which the attorney&#39;s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter and/or consult with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or con2026-747: Confer with City Attorney regarding recreational facility.2026-741: Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sale value of real property (public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position). Section 551.072.2026-742: Discuss negotiated gifts or donations to the City (public discussion at this stage would have a detrimental effect on the City&#39;s bargaining position). Section 551.073.2026-743: Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee. Section 551.074.2026-744: Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial informati2026-745: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.2026-746: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: PUBLIC COMMENTS3.: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATIONA.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approving the Minutes of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting of August 10, 2026.B.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on establishing a Discover Denison Tourism Incentive Program for event organizers and tournament providers generating overnight hotel stays in Denison.C.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on updating the Discover Denison brand logo.D.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on establishing the 2027 meeting dates for the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.E.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the Denison CVB Tourism Grant 2026 Cycle Three submission by the Texas Top 6.4.: DIRECTOR'S REPORTA.: TourismB.: Main StreetC.: Parks and RecreationD.: Denison Area Chamber of CommerceE.: Denison Arts CouncilF.: Downtown Denison, Inc.G.: Lake Texoma AssociationH.: Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic SiteI.: Perrin Air Force Base MuseumJ.: Attractions Committee Update5.: ADJOURNMENT
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Board

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Meeting

7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

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1.: INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE2.: PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONA.: Texoma Family Shelter presentation.B.: Constitution Week Proclamation.3.: PUBLIC COMMENTS4.: CONSENT AGENDAA.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Minutes from the regular City Council Meeting held on August 17, 2026.B.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the appointment of Kim Bass and reappointment of Mark Mckinney to the Cemetery Advisory Board, serving a two-year term effective October 1, 2026.C.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's 2026 rate review mechanism filing, declaring existing rates to be unreasonable, adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement.D.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the appointment of Francisco Carranza to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the remainder of a two-year term effective upon City Council approval and expiring on April 30, 2028.E.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the appointment of James Peterson as a new regular member to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals to serve the remainder of an unexpired term, effective upon appointment and expiring on December 31, 2027.F.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 24 -Taxation, Article III. Hotel Occupancy Tax of the City of Denison Code of Ordinances.G.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution adopting the Policy on Substandard Structures, Temporary Relocation Assistance, Emergency Rehabilitation Programs and Demolition Proceedings.H.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (Contract No. 2026-0088) for Fire and Ambulance Services between the City of Denison and Grayson County for FY2027 and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.I.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on Change Order No. 1 on 24113, Generators Phase 2 — City Hall and Rylant Raw Water Pump station with GDC (Contract No. 2025-0001-CO), in the amount of $136,025.09 and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all related documents.5.: PUBLIC HEARINGS6.: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATIONC.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 19 – Signs in its entirety and amending Chapter 2 – Administration, Article II – Authorities, Boards, Committees and Commission” creating Division 8 “Sign Board."7.: EXECUTIVE SESSIONA.: Consult with attorney on a matter in which the attorney's duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter and/or consult with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or contemplated settlement of the same. Section 551.071.B.: Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sale value of real property (public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position). Section 551.072.C.: Discuss negotiated gifts or donations to the City (public discussion at this stage would have a detrimental effect on the City's bargaining position). Section 551.073.D.: Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee. Section 551.074.E.: Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by the same. Section 551.087.F.: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.G.: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.B.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a Public Hearing and take action on an ordinance approving the assessment roll as certified by the Board of Review of the Grayson Appraisal District in the amount of $2,840,384,293; levying the ad valorem taxes of the City of Denison, Texas on all property, both personal and real, in the City of Denison for the year 2026 in the amount of $0.712034 for eA.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a Public Hearing and take action on an ordinance adopting the City of Denison budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027; and appropriating the funds for the various funds and purposes of such budget.A.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the proposed Denison Development Alliance FY2027 Budget.
2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Denison City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
1.: INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEA.: Texoma Family Shelter presentation.B.: Constitution Week Proclamation.3.: PUBLIC COMMENTSD.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the appointment of Francisco Carranza to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the remainder of a two-year term effective upon City Council approval and expiring on April 30, 2028.H.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (Contract No. 2026-0088) for Fire and Ambulance Services between the City of Denison and Grayson County for FY2027 and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.I.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on Change Order No. 1 on 24113, Generators Phase 2 — City Hall and Rylant Raw Water Pump station with GDC (Contract No. 2025-0001-CO), in the amount of $136,025.09 and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all related documents.E.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the appointment of James Peterson as a new regular member to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals to serve the remainder of an unexpired term, effective upon appointment and expiring on December 31, 2027.F.: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 24 -Taxation, Article III. Hotel Occupancy Tax of the City of Denison Code of Ordinances.G.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution adopting the Policy on Substandard Structures, Temporary Relocation Assistance, Emergency Rehabilitation Programs and Demolition Proceedings.C.: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's 2026 rate review mechanism filing, declaring existing rates to be unreasonable, adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement.
2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Denison City Council - September 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEItem-2: PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATION2026-649: Texoma Family Shelter presentation.2026-650: Constitution Week Proclamation.Item-5: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-651: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Minutes from the regular City Council Meeting held on August 17, 2026.2026-583: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the appointment of Kim Bass and reappointment of Mark Mckinney to the Cemetery Advisory Board, serving a two-year term effective October 1, 2026.2026-587: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's 2026 rate review mechanism filing, declaring2026-631: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the appointment of Francisco Carranza to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the remainder of a two-year term effective upon City Council approval and expiring on April 30, 2028.2026-669: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (Contract No. 2026-0088) for Fire and Ambulance Services between the City of Denison and Grayson County for FY2027 and authorize the Mayor to execute theItem-16: PUBLIC HEARINGSItem-18: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION2026-702: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the proposed Denison Development Alliance FY2027 Budget.Item-22: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-1281: Consult with attorney on a matter in which the attorney&#39;s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter and/or consult with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or con2026-652: City Manager.2026-705: Confer with City Attorney regarding recreational facility.2025-1282: Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sale value of real property (public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position). Section 551.072.2025-1283: Discuss negotiated gifts or donations to the City (public discussion at this stage would have a detrimental effect on the City&#39;s bargaining position). Section 551.073.2025-1284: Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee. Section 551.074.2026-653: City Manager.2025-1285: Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial informati2025-1286: Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076.2025-1287: Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.2026-668: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution adopting the Policy on Substandard Structures, Temporary Relocation Assistance, Emergency Rehabilitation Programs and Demolition Proceedings.2026-666: Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the appointment of James Peterson as a new regular member to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals to serve the remainder of an unexpired term, effective upon appointment and expiring on Decembe2026-707: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on Change Order No. 1 on 24113, Generators Phase 2 — City Hall and Rylant Raw Water Pump station with GDC (Contract No. 2025-0001-CO), in the amount of $136,025.09 and authorize the Interim City Manager2026-667: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 24 -Taxation, Article III. Hotel Occupancy Tax of the City of Denison Code of Ordinances.2026-704: Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a Public Hearing and take action on an ordinance approving the assessment roll as certified by the Board of Review of the Grayson Appraisal District in the amount of $2,840,384,293; levying the ad valorem taxes2026-703: Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a Public Hearing and take action on an ordinance adopting the City of Denison budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027; and appropriating the funds for the various 2026-706: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 19 – Signs in its entirety and amending Chapter 2 – Administration, Article II – Authorities, Boards, Committees and Commission” creating Division 8 “Sign Board."