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CITY • Waller County, TX
City of Hempstead
Population / Scale
6,658
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.512615
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$10.5M
+3.1% YoY • -9.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$11.15M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.0 pts
1Y: -0.5 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.4 pts
57.9 (D) → 51.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
-9.8% (5Y)
10Y: +6.7% • Since '00: +97.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0483
FY 22: $0.5609 → FY 27: $0.5126
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 57.9 (D)'10: 55.3 (D)'17: 53.6 (D)'22: 52.5 (D)'27: 51.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.3M'10: $7.7M'17: $9.9M'22: $11.7M'27: $10.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
DS
David Shelburne
Councilmember, Place 1
dshelburne@hempsteadcitytx.gov
KN
Karen Neal
Councilmember, Place 4
kneal@hempsteadcitytx.gov
KR
Katherine Ragston
Mayor
kragston@hempsteadcitytx.gov
LG
Lonnie Garfield
Councilmember, Place 3
lgarfield@hempsteadcitytx.gov
MJ
Mildred Jefferson
Councilmember, Place 5
mjefferson@hempsteadcitytx.gov
VK
Veronica Klausmeyer
Councilmember, Place 2
vklausmeyer@hempsteadcitytx.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Hempstead Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Hempstead Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Hempstead Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/39073653#39073653 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hempstead
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($10,533,204) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.512615 per $100 valuation: $0.473653 M&O + $0.038962 I&S) for City of Hempstead. Source: Waller County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$10.5M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,582
Public Safety: $3.4M (33%)
0Public Works: $2.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.512615 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-20.6% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 25-114) — City of Hempstead
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($10,217,484) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.559215 per $100 valuation) for City of Hempstead.
Total Appropriation
$10.2M
General Fund
$6.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,535
Public Safety: $3.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.559215 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 51.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hempstead
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($12,873,350) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.563970 per $100 valuation) for City of Hempstead.
Total Appropriation
$12.9M
General Fund
$8.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,934
Public Safety: $4.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $3.6M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.56397 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hempstead
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hempstead (Waller County) totaling $12,514,193. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5827 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$12.5M
General Fund
$8.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,880
Public Safety: $4.1M (33%)
0Public Works: $3.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.582685 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hempstead
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hempstead (Waller County) totaling $12,143,806. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5526 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$12.1M
General Fund
$7.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,824
Public Safety: $4.0M (33%)
0Public Works: $3.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.552573 / $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$10.53M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,582Tax Rate: $0.512615Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$10.22M(-20.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $1,535Tax Rate: $0.559215Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$12.87M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $1,934Tax Rate: $0.56397Freedom: 51.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$12.51M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $1,880Tax Rate: $0.582685Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$12.14M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $1,824Tax Rate: $0.552573Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$11.67M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $1,753Tax Rate: $0.560905Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$11.30M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $1,698Tax Rate: $0.569319Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$10.96M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $1,647Tax Rate: $0.571596Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$10.54M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $1,583Tax Rate: $0.58017Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$10.21M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $1,534Tax Rate: $0.587712Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$9.87M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $1,483Tax Rate: $0.591238Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$9.49M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $1,425Tax Rate: $0.587691Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$9.17M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,377Tax Rate: $0.586516Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$8.82M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $1,324Tax Rate: $0.586516Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$8.47M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $1,272Tax Rate: $0.58417Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.21M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $1,233Tax Rate: $0.583002Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.00M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $1,201Tax Rate: $0.587083Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$7.69M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $1,155Tax Rate: $0.588844Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.39M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,110Tax Rate: $0.594144Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.17M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $1,078Tax Rate: $0.597115Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.93M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $1,040Tax Rate: $0.598309Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.67M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $1,002Tax Rate: $0.600702Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.41M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $963Tax Rate: $0.601903Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.16M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $925Tax Rate: $0.604913Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.91M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $888Tax Rate: $0.608542Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.71M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $858Tax Rate: $0.609759Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.49M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $825Tax Rate: $0.612198Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.34M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $802Tax Rate: $0.617096Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 26-110 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 26-110: Amends Building Regulations: Signs
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-110 adopted on 8/3/2026 by City of Hempstead: Amends Building Regulations: Signs. Codified at: Art. 4.05....
Ord. 26-109 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-109: Annexation
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-109 adopted on 7/20/2026 by City of Hempstead: Annexation....
Ord. 26-108 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-108: Health and Sanitation: Mobile Food Vendors and Vehicles; Amends Zoning Ordinance: Zoning Districts; Amends Special Use Regulations; Amends Definitions
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-108 adopted on 6/23/2026 by City of Hempstead: Health and Sanitation: Mobile Food Vendors and Vehicles; Amends Zoning Ordinance: Zoning...
Ord. 26-107 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-107: Annexation
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-107 adopted on 6/1/2026 by City of Hempstead: Annexation....
Ord. 26-106 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-106: Canvassing and Declaring Results of General Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-106 adopted on 5/12/2026 by City of Hempstead: Canvassing and Declaring Results of General Election....
Ord. 26-103 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-103: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-103 adopted on 5/4/2026 by City of Hempstead: Rezoning....
Ord. 26-104 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-104: Amends Subdivision Ordinance: Building Permits, City Acceptance of Dedication and Utility Service; Amends Zoning Ordinance: Administration
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-104 adopted on 5/4/2026 by City of Hempstead: Amends Subdivision Ordinance: Building Permits, City Acceptance of Dedication and Utility...
Ord. 26-105 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-105: Amends Administration and Personnel: City Council
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-105 adopted on 5/4/2026 by City of Hempstead: Amends Administration and Personnel: City Council. Codified at: Art. 2.02....
Ord. 26-102 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-102: Annexation
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-102 adopted on 2/17/2026 by City of Hempstead: Annexation....
Ord. 26-101 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-101: Orders General Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-101 adopted on 2/2/2026 by City of Hempstead: Orders General Election....
Ord. 25-114 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 25-114: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 25-114 adopted on 9/15/2025 by City of Hempstead: Budget....
Ord. 25-113 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 25-113: Tax Levy
Enacted Ordinance No. 25-113 adopted on 9/8/2025 by City of Hempstead: Tax Levy....
Ord. 25-112 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 25-112: Franchise
Enacted Ordinance No. 25-112 adopted on 8/4/2025 by City of Hempstead: Franchise....
Ord. 25-111 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 25-111: Amends Employee Guide; Secondary Employment Policy
Enacted Ordinance No. 25-111 adopted on 6/16/2025 by City of Hempstead: Amends Employee Guide; Secondary Employment Policy....
Ord. 25-110 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 25-110: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 25-110 adopted on 6/16/2025 by City of Hempstead: Budget....
Appendix • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix (City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix....
Chapter 5 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 5 Business Regulations (§ 5.02.001 - § 5.08.009) (City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 5 Business Regulations (§ 5.02.001 - § 5.08.009...
Ord. 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 30: Ch. 3 , sec. 3(A)
Enacted Ordinance No. 30 adopted on 8/-/1887 by City of Hempstead: Ch. 3 , sec. 3(A). Codified at: § 10.04.004....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 Administration and Personnel (§ 2.01.001 - § 2.10.001) (City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 2 Administration and Personnel (§ 2.01.001 - § ...
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 6.02.001 - § 6.05.001) (City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 6 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 6.02.001 - ...
Appendix A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix A Code Comparative Table (§ A.001) (City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix A Code Comparative Table (§ A.001)....
Ord. 11 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 11: Ch. 1 , sec. 15
Enacted Ordinance No. 11 adopted on 8/-/1887 by City of Hempstead: Ch. 1 , sec. 15. Codified at: § 2.01.003....
Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 Building Regulations (§ 4.02.001 - § 4.08.001) (City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Hempstead Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 4 Building Regulations (§ 4.02.001 - § 4.08.001...
Ord. 3 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 3: Ch. 1 , sec. 16
Enacted Ordinance No. 3 adopted on 8/-/1887 by City of Hempstead: Ch. 1 , sec. 16. Codified at: § 1.01.010....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12
May 2026 City of Hempstead Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 860 (19.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Karen Neal WINNER
100.0% (756 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
David Shelburne WINNER
100.0% (756 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Lonnie Garfield WINNER
100.0% (756 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Veronica Klausmeyer WINNER
100.0% (756 votes)Mayor
Katherine Ragston WINNER
100.0% (756 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Mildred Jefferson WINNER
100.0% (756 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,404 (31.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
54.0% (758 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (646 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 996 (22.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
57.0% (568 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (428 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,358 (30.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
60.0% (815 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (543 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 860 (19.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
69.0% (593 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (267 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 860 (19.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
61.0% (525 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (335 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,132 (25.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
70.0% (792 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (340 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 679 (15.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
54.0% (367 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (312 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,041 (23.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
72.0% (750 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (291 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 634 (14.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
66.0% (418 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (216 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 724 (16.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
66.0% (478 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (246 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,041 (23.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
67.0% (697 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (344 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 724 (16.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
60.0% (434 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (290 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 905 (20.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
62.0% (561 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (344 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,132 (25.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
71.0% (804 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (328 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 951 (21.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
68.0% (647 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (304 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 724 (16.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
60.0% (434 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (290 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,404 (31.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
63.0% (885 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (519 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,041 (23.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
58.0% (604 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (437 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 905 (20.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
59.0% (534 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (371 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 951 (21.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
69.0% (656 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (295 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,313 (29.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
72.0% (945 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (368 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,268 (28.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
65.0% (824 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (444 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,132 (25.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
69.0% (781 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (351 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Hempstead Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,222 (27.0% of 4,527 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Katherine Ragston WINNER
63.0% (770 votes)Michael R. Vance
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City of Hempstead 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead 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 Appropriation6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: 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 Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hempstead City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate