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CITY • Kaufman County, TX
City of Kemp
Population / Scale
1,414
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.823672
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$3.2M
+6.1% YoY • +38.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$7.00M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.8 pts
1Y: -0.2 pts • 10Y: -3.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.7 pts
63.4 (C) → 53.7 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +5.0%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+38.6% (5Y)
10Y: +74.2% • Since '00: +278.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0814
FY 22: $0.7423 → FY 27: $0.8237
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 63.4 (C)'10: 59.9 (D)'17: 57.2 (D)'22: 55.5 (D)'27: 53.7 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.8M'10: $1.3M'17: $1.8M'22: $2.3M'27: $3.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.1% YoYFreedom Score: 53.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kemp
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($3,160,248) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.823672 per $100 valuation: $0.570945 M&O + $0.252727 I&S) for City of Kemp. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Kaufman County).
Total Appropriation
$3.2M
General Fund
$1.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$2,235
Public Safety: $0.9M (28%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.823672 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+14.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kemp
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($2,977,995) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.823672 per $100 valuation) for City of Kemp.
Total Appropriation
$3.0M
General Fund
$1.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$2,106
Public Safety: $0.8M (28%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.823672 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 54.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kemp
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,595,669) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.726172 per $100 valuation) for City of Kemp.
Total Appropriation
$2.6M
General Fund
$1.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,836
Public Safety: $0.7M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.726172 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 54.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kemp
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Kemp (Kaufman County) totaling $2,492,959. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4532 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.5M
General Fund
$1.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,763
Public Safety: $0.7M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.453235 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 55.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kemp
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Kemp (Kaufman County) totaling $2,390,869. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7423 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.4M
General Fund
$1.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,691
Public Safety: $0.6M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.742307 / $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$3.16M(+6.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $2,235Tax Rate: $0.823672Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$2.98M(+14.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $2,106Tax Rate: $0.823672Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$2.60M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,836Tax Rate: $0.726172Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$2.49M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,763Tax Rate: $0.453235Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$2.39M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,691Tax Rate: $0.742307Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$2.28M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,612Tax Rate: $0.742307Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$2.18M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,540Tax Rate: $0.751215Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$2.10M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,486Tax Rate: $0.766239Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$1.99M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,408Tax Rate: $0.780031Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$1.90M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,341Tax Rate: $0.788611Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$1.81M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,283Tax Rate: $0.787034Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.73M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,220Tax Rate: $0.783099Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.64M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,159Tax Rate: $0.787014Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.56M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $1,101Tax Rate: $0.787801Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.49M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $1,051Tax Rate: $0.794891Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.42M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $1,003Tax Rate: $0.797276Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.35M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $957Tax Rate: $0.801262Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.30M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $922Tax Rate: $0.799659Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.25M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $885Tax Rate: $0.795661Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.19M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $844Tax Rate: $0.790887Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.14M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $809Tax Rate: $0.792469Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.09M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $774Tax Rate: $0.799601Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.05M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $741Tax Rate: $0.804399Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.99M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $703Tax Rate: $0.804399Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.95M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $675Tax Rate: $0.805203Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.91M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $640Tax Rate: $0.800372Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.87M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $617Tax Rate: $0.804374Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.84M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $591Tax Rate: $0.811613Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 4 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 42 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 42 - ZONING (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - ZONING....
Chapter 8 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 8 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 38 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 38 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
Chapter 32 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 32 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 32 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 40 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 40 - UTILITIES (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 40 - UTILITIES....
Chapter 24 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 24 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES....
Chapter 34 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 34 - SUBDIVISIONS (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - SUBDIVISIONS....
Chapter 22 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 22 - MANUFACTURED HOMES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND PARKS (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - MANUFACTURED HOMES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND PARKS....
Chapter 36 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 36 - TAXATION (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 36 - TAXATION....
Chapter 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 6 - ANIMALS (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - SIGNS (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - SIGNS....
Chapter 28 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 28 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 28 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 20 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 20 - FLOODS (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - FLOODS....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - EMERGENCY SERVICES (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - EMERGENCY SERVICES....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 10 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 10 - BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Ord. 26-04 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-04 (Omit — Supplement 9, City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-04 adopted on 3-10-2026 (Omit, Supplement 9) in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 26-02 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-02 (Omit — Supplement 9, City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-02 adopted on 2-10-2026 (Omit, Supplement 9) in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 26-01 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-01 (Include — Supplement 9, City of Kemp Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-01 adopted on 1-13-2026 (Include, Supplement 9) in City of Kemp Code of Ordinances....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Kemp Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 182 (18.9% of 961 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Daniel Camehl WINNER
100.0% (160 votes)Mayor
Christi Neal WINNER
100.0% (160 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Charles Carder WINNER
100.0% (160 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Rick Needham WINNER
100.0% (160 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Greg Capehart WINNER
100.0% (160 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Rima Griffin WINNER
100.0% (160 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 3, 2025, Joint Election — City of Kemp
Voter Turnout: 102 (10.6% of 961 registered voters)
GENERAL • 2023-11-07
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 CONSTITUTIONAL/JOINT ELECTION — City of Kemp
Voter Turnout: 132 (13.7% of 961 registered voters)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (30.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
68.0% (196 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 202 (21.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
61.0% (123 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 192 (20.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
57.0% (109 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 269 (28.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
67.0% (180 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 269 (28.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
72.0% (194 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (75 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 202 (21.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
69.0% (139 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 231 (24.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
65.0% (150 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 269 (28.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
62.0% (167 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 173 (18.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
61.0% (106 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 221 (23.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
59.0% (130 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (17.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
60.0% (98 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 221 (23.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
70.0% (155 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 212 (22.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
60.0% (127 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 173 (18.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
62.0% (107 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 269 (28.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
65.0% (175 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (94 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 279 (29.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
55.0% (153 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 250 (26.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
57.0% (143 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 192 (20.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
68.0% (131 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 202 (21.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
65.0% (131 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (71 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 250 (26.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
68.0% (170 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 173 (18.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
63.0% (109 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 183 (19.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
59.0% (108 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (75 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Kemp Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 250 (26.0% of 962 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christi Neal WINNER
54.0% (135 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (115 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 Debt2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Acquisition2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 warrants6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: 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 Kemp 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Kemp 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition