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CITY • Cooke County, TX
City of Gainesville
Population / Scale
18,295
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5685
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$34.1M
+3.3% YoY • +20.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$43.18M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.9 pts
1Y: -0.1 pts • 10Y: -1.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.7 pts
66 (C) → 61.3 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.3% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.5% (5Y)
10Y: +43.2% • Since '00: +148.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1036
FY 22: $0.6721 → FY 27: $0.5685
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 66 (C)'10: 64.2 (C)'17: 63.1 (C)'22: 62.2 (C)'27: 61.3 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $13.7M'10: $19.2M'17: $23.8M'22: $28.3M'27: $34.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Gainesville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Gainesville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Gainesville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/gainesville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-30
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 61.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gainesville
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($34,105,770) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.568500 per $100 valuation: $0.418500 M&O + $0.150000 I&S) for City of Gainesville. Source: Cooke County Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$34.1M
General Fund
$20.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.0M
Capital Projects
$1.9M
Per Capita
$1,864
Public Safety: $10.7M (31%)
0Public Works: $9.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $3.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5685 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 61.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gainesville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($33,016,234) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.573779 per $100 valuation) for City of Gainesville.
Total Appropriation
$33.0M
General Fund
$20.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$1.9M
Per Capita
$1,805
Public Safety: $10.3M (31%)
0Public Works: $9.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.573779 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 61.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gainesville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($31,756,115) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.535700 per $100 valuation) for City of Gainesville.
Total Appropriation
$31.8M
General Fund
$19.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$1.8M
Per Capita
$1,736
Public Safety: $9.9M (31%)
0Public Works: $8.7M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5357 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 61.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gainesville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Gainesville (Cooke County) totaling $30,499,535. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5760 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$30.5M
General Fund
$18.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$1,667
Public Safety: $9.5M (31%)
0Public Works: $8.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $3.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5760 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 62 (C)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gainesville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Gainesville (Cooke County) totaling $29,476,693. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6239 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$29.5M
General Fund
$18.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$1,611
Public Safety: $9.2M (31%)
0Public Works: $8.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.6M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6239 / $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$34.11M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.9MPer Capita: $1,864Tax Rate: $0.5685Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$33.02M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.2MPer Capita: $1,805Tax Rate: $0.573779Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$31.76M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.3MPer Capita: $1,736Tax Rate: $0.5357Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$30.50M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $1,667Tax Rate: $0.5760Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$29.48M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.0MPer Capita: $1,611Tax Rate: $0.6239Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$28.30M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.2MPer Capita: $1,547Tax Rate: $0.6721Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$27.54M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $1,506Tax Rate: $0.680837Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$26.60M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $1,454Tax Rate: $0.68356Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$25.54M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.6MPer Capita: $1,396Tax Rate: $0.693813Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$24.55M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $1,342Tax Rate: $0.708383Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$23.81M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $1,302Tax Rate: $0.711925Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$23.14M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $1,265Tax Rate: $0.715485Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$22.52M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $1,231Tax Rate: $0.721209Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$21.87M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.3MPer Capita: $1,195Tax Rate: $0.72193Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$21.20M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $1,159Tax Rate: $0.72193Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$20.38M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $1,114Tax Rate: $0.727705Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$19.76M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $1,080Tax Rate: $0.727705Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$19.17M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $1,048Tax Rate: $0.733527Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$18.62M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $1,018Tax Rate: $0.738662Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$17.94M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $981Tax Rate: $0.742355Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$17.27M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $944Tax Rate: $0.741613Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$16.80M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $918Tax Rate: $0.746063Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$16.33M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $892Tax Rate: $0.749047Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$15.89M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $868Tax Rate: $0.752043Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$15.25M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $834Tax Rate: $0.747531Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$14.85M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $812Tax Rate: $0.743793Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$14.27M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $780Tax Rate: $0.7490Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$13.74M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $751Tax Rate: $0.745255Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →APPENDIX C • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
APPENDIX C - IMPACT FEE REGULATIONS (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX C - IMPACT FEE REGULATIONS....
Chapter 18 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 18 - TAXATION (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - TAXATION....
Chapter 13 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 13 - OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS....
Ord. 5- 5-90 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 5-90 — Amending Code Sec. 10
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 5-90 adopted on III, amending Code Sec. 10 (10) of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 8 - HEALTH (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - HEALTH....
Ord. 8-14-76 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 8-14-76 — Amending Code Sec. 2 (Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 8-14-76 adopted on II, amending Code Sec. 2 (Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION) (2) of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 8-10-96 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 8-10-96 — Amending Code Sec.
Enacted Ordinance No. 8-10-96 adopted on I—XI, amending Code Sec. () of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 3 - ANIMAL CONTROL (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ANIMAL CONTROL....
Ord. 4-18-67 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 4-18-67 — Amending Code Sec. 2 (Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 4-18-67 adopted on I, amending Code Sec. 2 (Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION) (2) of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 1909 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1909 — Amending Code Sec.
Enacted Ordinance No. 1909 adopted on 81, amending Code Sec. (IX) of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 10-28-46 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 10-28-46 — Amending Code Sec. 1— 4
Enacted Ordinance No. 10-28-46 adopted on V, amending Code Sec. 1— 4 (1— 4) of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 11-1-49 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 11-1-49 — Amending Code Sec. 1 (Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS)
Enacted Ordinance No. 11-1-49 adopted on VII, amending Code Sec. 1 (Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS) (1) of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 12-22-27 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 12-22-27 — Amending Code Sec. 2 (Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 12-22-27 adopted on II, amending Code Sec. 2 (Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION) (2) of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 15 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - CEMETERIES (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - CEMETERIES....
Chapter 4 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 4 - AVIATION (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - AVIATION....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Ord. 8-28-31 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 8-28-31 — Amending Code Sec. 10
Enacted Ordinance No. 8-28-31 adopted on III, amending Code Sec. 10 (10) of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 9 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 9 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 7 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 11 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 11 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Gainesville Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,363 (19.0% of 12,440 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Linda Lewis WINNER
100.0% (2,079 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Dakota Nichols WINNER
100.0% (2,079 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Gary Sutton WINNER
100.0% (2,079 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Lynette Scruggs WINNER
100.0% (2,079 votes)Mayor
Tommy Moore WINNER
100.0% (2,079 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Michael Hill WINNER
100.0% (2,079 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,608 (29.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
72.0% (2,598 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (1,010 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08
City of Gainesville 2022 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,488 (20.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
60.0% (1,493 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (995 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,115 (17.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
64.0% (1,354 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (761 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,613 (21.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
55.0% (1,437 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,176 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,737 (22.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
58.0% (1,587 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (1,150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,613 (21.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
59.0% (1,542 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (1,071 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,857 (31.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
65.0% (2,507 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (1,350 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,110 (25.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
61.0% (1,897 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (1,213 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,488 (20.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
72.0% (1,791 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (697 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,115 (17.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
59.0% (1,248 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (867 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,866 (15.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
58.0% (1,082 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (784 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,986 (24.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
69.0% (2,060 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (926 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,861 (23.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
55.0% (1,574 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (1,287 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,742 (14.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
66.0% (1,150 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (592 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,866 (15.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
69.0% (1,288 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (578 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,364 (19.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
72.0% (1,702 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (662 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,608 (29.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
57.0% (2,057 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (1,551 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,861 (23.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
71.0% (2,031 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (830 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,857 (31.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
56.0% (2,160 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (1,697 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,364 (19.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
72.0% (1,702 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (662 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,861 (23.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
60.0% (1,717 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (1,144 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,239 (18.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
60.0% (1,343 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (896 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Gainesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,742 (14.0% of 12,441 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tommy Moore WINNER
64.0% (1,115 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (627 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 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 Acquisition2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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 Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gainesville 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders