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CITY • Lamb County, TX
City of Earth
Population / Scale
893
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.9904
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.7M
+5.9% YoY • +39.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.5 pts
1Y: +2.5 pts • 10Y: +0.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.9 pts
59.1 (D) → 54.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +5.0%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+39.7% (5Y)
10Y: +73.8% • Since '00: +270.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1053
FY 22: $1.0957 → FY 27: $0.9904
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.1 (D)'10: 56 (D)'17: 54.1 (D)'22: 52.7 (D)'27: 54.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.2M'10: $0.3M'17: $0.4M'22: $0.5M'27: $0.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.9% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Earth
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($666,125) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.990400 per $100 valuation: $0.990400 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Earth. Source: Lamb County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$0.7M
General Fund
$0.5M
Per Capita
$746
Public Safety: $0.3M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9904 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+16.6% YoYFreedom Score: 51.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2007FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 163) — City of Earth
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($628,835) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.031100 per $100 valuation) for City of Earth.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.5M
Per Capita
$704
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0311 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Earth
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($539,309) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.031100 per $100 valuation) for City of Earth.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.4M
Per Capita
$604
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0311 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Earth
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Earth (Lamb County) totaling $516,481. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0311 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.4M
Per Capita
$578
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0311 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Earth
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Earth (Lamb County) totaling $494,903. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1231 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.4M
Per Capita
$554
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1231 / $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$0.67M(+5.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $746Tax Rate: $0.9904Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.63M(+16.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $704Tax Rate: $1.0311Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.52M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $578Tax Rate: $1.0311Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.49M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $554Tax Rate: $1.1231Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.48M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $534Tax Rate: $1.0957Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.45M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $506Tax Rate: $1.108848Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.44M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $488Tax Rate: $1.113283Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.41M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $464Tax Rate: $1.117736Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.40M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $448Tax Rate: $1.128913Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.38M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $429Tax Rate: $1.136815Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.37M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $414Tax Rate: $1.139089Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.35M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $395Tax Rate: $1.149341Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.34M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $379Tax Rate: $1.156237Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.33M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $365Tax Rate: $1.165487Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.31M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $348Tax Rate: $1.173645Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.30M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $336Tax Rate: $1.170124Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.28M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $319Tax Rate: $1.167784Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.27M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $306Tax Rate: $1.166616Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.26M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $292Tax Rate: $1.165449Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.25M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $280Tax Rate: $1.175938Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.24M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $268Tax Rate: $1.179466Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.23M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $256Tax Rate: $1.186543Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.22M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $242Tax Rate: $1.193662Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.21M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $230Tax Rate: $1.192468Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.20M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $219Tax Rate: $1.194853Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.19M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $211Tax Rate: $1.198438Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.18M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $201Tax Rate: $1.192446Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 Building Regulations (§ 4.01.001 - § 4.04.001) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 4 Building Regulations (§ 4.01.001 - § 4.04.001)....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 6.01.001 - § 6.03.008) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 6 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 6.01.001 - § 6....
Chapter 7 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 7 Health and Sanitation (§ 7.01.001 - § 7.02.009) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 7 Health and Sanitation (§ 7.01.001 - § 7.02.009)....
Chapter 11 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 11 Traffic and Vehicles (§ 11.01.001 - § 11.05.004) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 11 Traffic and Vehicles (§ 11.01.001 - § 11.05.004)...
Chapter 10 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 10 Streets, Parks and Other Public Ways and Places (§ 10.02.001 - § 10.03.002) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 10 Streets, Parks and Other Public Ways and Places ...
Chapter 12 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 12 Utilities (§ 12.01.001 - § 12.06.001) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 12 Utilities (§ 12.01.001 - § 12.06.001)....
Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 3 Animal Control (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.04.001) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 3 Animal Control (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.04.001)....
Ord. 212A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 212A: Approves negotiated settlement agreement with Atmos
Enacted Ordinance No. 212A adopted on —/—/— by City of Earth: Approves negotiated settlement agreement with Atmos....
Appendix A • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Appendix A Fee Schedule (§ A1.001 - § A5.003) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix A Fee Schedule (§ A1.001 - § A5.003)....
Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 8 Offenses and Additional Provisions (§ 8.01.001 - § 8.04.012) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 8 Offenses and Additional Provisions (§ 8.01.001 - ...
Ord. 136 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 136: Southwestern Public Service Company franchise
Enacted Ordinance No. 136 adopted on —/—/— by City of Earth: Southwestern Public Service Company franchise....
Ord. 112 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 112: Emergency management
Enacted Ordinance No. 112 adopted on —/—/— by City of Earth: Emergency management. Codified at: Superseded by Ord. 139....
Ord. 111 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 111: Amends cable television franchise
Enacted Ordinance No. 111 adopted on 7/—/— by City of Earth: Amends cable television franchise....
Ord. 28 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 28: Tampering with, defacing or unlawful entry on dump ground
Enacted Ordinance No. 28 adopted on —/—/— by City of Earth: Tampering with, defacing or unlawful entry on dump ground. Codified at: § 12.02.003....
Appendix • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 Planning and Development Regulations (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 9 Planning and Development Regulations....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 Administration and Personnel (§ 2.01.001 - § 2.07.005) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 2 Administration and Personnel (§ 2.01.001 - § 2.07...
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.02.009) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.02.009)....
Ord. 180B • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 180B: Approves negotiated resolution with Atmos
Enacted Ordinance No. 180B adopted on —/—/09 by City of Earth: Approves negotiated resolution with Atmos....
Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....
Chapter 5 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 5 Business Regulations (§ 5.02.001 - § 5.03.005) (City of Earth Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Earth Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 5 Business Regulations (§ 5.02.001 - § 5.03.005)....
Ord. 152 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 152: Canine pick up policy
Enacted Ordinance No. 152 adopted on —/—/— by City of Earth: Canine pick up policy. Codified at: Superseded by Ord. 214....
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 60/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Earth
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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 60/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Earth
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Earth totaling $...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 60/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Earth
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Earth totaling $...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Earth Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 115 (18.9% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Sayre Tovar WINNER
100.0% (101 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Jesse Garcia III WINNER
100.0% (101 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Malachi Samaron WINNER
100.0% (101 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Susy Ruby WINNER
100.0% (101 votes)Mayor
John Kelley WINNER
100.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 182 (30.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
63.0% (115 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 152 (25.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
59.0% (90 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (62 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 182 (30.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
68.0% (124 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (36 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 121 (20.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
55.0% (67 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 134 (22.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
66.0% (88 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (46 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 121 (20.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
72.0% (87 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (24.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
70.0% (102 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 164 (27.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
69.0% (113 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 158 (26.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
68.0% (107 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (28.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
69.0% (117 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 140 (23.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
60.0% (84 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 121 (20.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
61.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (47 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 152 (25.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
55.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 188 (31.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
56.0% (105 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 134 (22.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
63.0% (84 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (28.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
72.0% (122 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 188 (31.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
61.0% (115 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 140 (23.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
60.0% (84 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (56 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 140 (23.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
63.0% (88 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Earth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 164 (27.0% of 607 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Kelley WINNER
69.0% (113 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (51 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 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 Earth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Orders2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: 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 warrants5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Earth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition