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CITY • Grayson County, TX
City of Dorchester
Population / Scale
102
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.481361
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1.6M
+3.9% YoY • +13.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$20.89M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.7 pts
1Y: -3.0 pts • 10Y: -3.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.7 pts
66.3 (C) → 61.6 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+13.6% (5Y)
10Y: +34.5% • Since '00: +139.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0205
FY 22: $0.5018 → FY 27: $0.4814
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 66.3 (C)'10: 65.5 (C)'17: 64.7 (C)'22: 64.3 (C)'27: 61.6 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.7M'10: $0.9M'17: $1.2M'22: $1.4M'27: $1.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 61.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dorchester
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,630,191) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.481361 per $100 valuation: $0.394716 M&O + $0.086645 I&S) for City of Dorchester. Source: Prior-Year Adopted Municipal Tax Rate Carried Forward (Grayson County).
Total Appropriation
$1.6M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,982
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (1%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.481361 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+0.5% YoYFreedom Score: 64.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dorchester
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($1,569,000) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.481361 per $100 valuation) for City of Dorchester.
Total Appropriation
$1.6M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,382
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (1%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.481361 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 64.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dorchester
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,561,386) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.480400 per $100 valuation) for City of Dorchester.
Total Appropriation
$1.6M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,308
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (1%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4804 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 64.3 (C)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dorchester
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Dorchester (Grayson County) totaling $1,517,972. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4862 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.5M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,882
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (1%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.486165 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 64.3 (C)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dorchester
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Dorchester (Grayson County) totaling $1,474,045. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4939 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.5M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,451
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (1%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.493944 / $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$1.63M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $15,982Tax Rate: $0.481361Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$1.57M(+0.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $15,382Tax Rate: $0.481361Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$1.56M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $15,308Tax Rate: $0.4804Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$1.52M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $14,882Tax Rate: $0.486165Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$1.47M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $14,451Tax Rate: $0.493944Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$1.43M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $14,063Tax Rate: $0.501847Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$1.39M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $13,674Tax Rate: $0.511382Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$1.34M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $13,134Tax Rate: $0.515984Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$1.30M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $12,733Tax Rate: $0.525272Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$1.26M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $12,331Tax Rate: $0.531575Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$1.21M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $11,879Tax Rate: $0.533701Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.16M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $11,417Tax Rate: $0.531032Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.13M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $11,065Tax Rate: $0.535811Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.09M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $10,717Tax Rate: $0.534739Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.05M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $10,291Tax Rate: $0.533135Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.02M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $10,019Tax Rate: $0.533135Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.98M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $9,634Tax Rate: $0.534734Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.95M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $9,292Tax Rate: $0.531526Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.92M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $8,997Tax Rate: $0.533652Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.88M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $8,638Tax Rate: $0.533652Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.86M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $8,386Tax Rate: $0.532051Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.83M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $8,113Tax Rate: $0.530455Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.80M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $7,882Tax Rate: $0.530455Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.77M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $7,588Tax Rate: $0.527803Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.75M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $7,396Tax Rate: $0.525164Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.73M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $7,173Tax Rate: $0.524639Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.70M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $6,906Tax Rate: $0.527262Freedom: 66.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.68M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $6,678Tax Rate: $0.528317Freedom: 66.3 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2606 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2606 Amending Water Rates (City of Dorchester)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Dorchester official repository (https://www.cityofdorchester.org/documents/34/Ordina...
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of Dorchester)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of Dorchester)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (City of Dorchester)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of Dorchester)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of Dorchester)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of Dorchester)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of Dorchester)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (City of Dorchester)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 16/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Dorchester total...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 16/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 16/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Dorchester total...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 16/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 16/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Dorchester total...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 16/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 16/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Dorchester total...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 16/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 16/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Dorchester total...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 16/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 16/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 16/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Dorchester total...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 16/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 16/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Dorchester total...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 16/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 16/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Dorchester
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Dorchester total...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Dorchester Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Willies Ballou WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
James Stewart WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Jeremy DeVore WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Justin Raner WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Justyn Davis WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Mayor
David Smith WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (43 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Dorchester Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Smith WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (48 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dorchester 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 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 Restrictions