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CITY • Tarrant County, TX

City of Kennedale

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 50.9/100▼ -1.5 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1070 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #280 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
58.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
37/100
Debt Burden
58.6/100
Population / Scale
10,052
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.69619
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$21.0M
+4.8% YoY • +26.9% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$26.58M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

BJ
Brian Johnson
Mayor
bjohnson@cityofkennedale.com
BG
Bryant Griffith
Councilmember, Place 2
bgriffith@cityofkennedale.com
DG
David Glover
Councilmember, Place 1
dglover@cityofkennedale.com
JN
Jeff Nevarez
Councilmember, Place 5
jnevarez@cityofkennedale.com
KM
Kenneth Michels
Councilmember, Place 3
kmichels@cityofkennedale.com
RR
Ryon Ray
Councilmember, Place 4
rray@cityofkennedale.com

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Kennedale Home Rule Charter (CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS HOME RULE CHARTER 1997)

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Kennedale Home Rule Charter (CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS HOME RULE CHARTER 1997) hosted on Municode Library.

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Kennedale Home Rule Charter (CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS HOME RULE CHARTER 1997)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/kennedale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CIKETEHORUCH1997
Last Codified Supplement: 2026-03-03

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 50.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kennedale
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($20,986,341) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.696190 per $100 valuation) for City of Kennedale. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (City of Kennedale).

Total Appropriation
$21.0M
General Fund
$11.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$2,088
Public Safety: $6.1M (29%)
0
Public Works: $5.6M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.69619 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.0% YoYFreedom Score: 51.3 (D)• Adopted Aug 27, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 787) — City of Kennedale
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($20,019,404) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.696190 per $100 valuation) for City of Kennedale.

Total Appropriation
$20.0M
General Fund
$11.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,992
Public Safety: $5.8M (29%)
0
Public Works: $5.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.69619 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 51.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kennedale
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($18,533,360) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.706190 per $100 valuation) for City of Kennedale.

Total Appropriation
$18.5M
General Fund
$10.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,844
Public Safety: $5.4M (29%)
0
Public Works: $4.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.70619 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kennedale
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Kennedale (Tarrant County) totaling $17,882,439. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7062 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$17.9M
General Fund
$10.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,779
Public Safety: $5.2M (29%)
0
Public Works: $4.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.70619 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 52.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kennedale
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Kennedale (Tarrant County) totaling $17,276,049. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7062 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$17.3M
General Fund
$9.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,719
Public Safety: $5.0M (29%)
0
Public Works: $4.6M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.70619 / $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$20.99M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $2,088Tax Rate: $0.69619Freedom: 50.9 (D)
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FY 2026$20.02M(+8.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $1,992Tax Rate: $0.69619Freedom: 51.3 (D)
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FY 2025$18.53M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $1,844Tax Rate: $0.70619Freedom: 51.6 (D)
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FY 2024$17.88M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $1,779Tax Rate: $0.70619Freedom: 51.9 (D)
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FY 2023$17.28M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $1,719Tax Rate: $0.70619Freedom: 52.1 (D)
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FY 2022$16.54M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $1,645Tax Rate: $0.764085Freedom: 52.4 (D)
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FY 2021$15.71M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $1,563Tax Rate: $0.769434Freedom: 52.8 (D)
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FY 2020$15.04M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $1,496Tax Rate: $0.778667Freedom: 53.1 (D)
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FY 2019$14.45M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $1,438Tax Rate: $0.784118Freedom: 53.4 (D)
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FY 2018$13.84M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $1,377Tax Rate: $0.794312Freedom: 53.7 (D)
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FY 2017$13.24M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $1,317Tax Rate: $0.800666Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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FY 2016$12.61M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $1,255Tax Rate: $0.807872Freedom: 54.5 (D)
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FY 2015$12.17M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $1,211Tax Rate: $0.803833Freedom: 54.7 (D)
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FY 2014$11.64M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $1,157Tax Rate: $0.807048Freedom: 55.1 (D)
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FY 2013$11.12M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $1,106Tax Rate: $0.802206Freedom: 55.5 (D)
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FY 2012$10.63M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,058Tax Rate: $0.807821Freedom: 55.8 (D)
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FY 2011$10.22M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $1,017Tax Rate: $0.812668Freedom: 56.1 (D)
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FY 2010$9.78M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $973Tax Rate: $0.815106Freedom: 56.5 (D)
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FY 2009$9.35M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $930Tax Rate: $0.820812Freedom: 56.8 (D)
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FY 2008$8.98M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $893Tax Rate: $0.826558Freedom: 57.1 (D)
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FY 2007$8.62M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $857Tax Rate: $0.822425Freedom: 57.5 (D)
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FY 2006$8.20M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $816Tax Rate: $0.81749Freedom: 57.9 (D)
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FY 2005$7.92M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $788Tax Rate: $0.82403Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2004$7.65M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $761Tax Rate: $0.823206Freedom: 58.4 (D)
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FY 2003$7.26M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $722Tax Rate: $0.822383Freedom: 58.8 (D)
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FY 2002$6.93M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $689Tax Rate: $0.820738Freedom: 59.2 (D)
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FY 2001$6.69M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $665Tax Rate: $0.824842Freedom: 59.4 (D)
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FY 2000$6.37M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $634Tax Rate: $0.824017Freedom: 59.8 (D)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. 2026-09-24-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Kennedale on 2026-09-24. Item considered during City of Kennedale ** Cancelled ** Planning and Zo...
Ord. 2026-09-10-A. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
BOA Case #26-03 to receive comments and consider action on a request for a Special Exception Use by Ammar Elhamad of RPA Plastics, for the special exception use of M anufacturing, Processing and Packaging-Light as required by Section 4.2 of the Unified Development Code for 404 E Kennedale Parkway, Parcel 42785659 Boaz, CA Subd of J B Renfro, Block 1, Lot 33R2, City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Te
BOA Case #26-03 to receive comments and consider action on a request for a Special Exception Use by Ammar Elhamad of RPA Plastics, for the special exception use...
Ord. 2026-08-13-A. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
BOA Case #26-03 to receive comments and consider action on a request for a Special Exception Use by Ammar Elhamad of RPA Plastics, for the special exception use of M anufacturing, Processing and Packaging-Light as required by Section 4.2 of the Unified Development Code for 404 E Kennedale Parkway, Parcel 42785659 Boaz, CA Subd of J B Renfro, Block 1, Lot 33R2, City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Te
BOA Case #26-03 to receive comments and consider action on a request for a Special Exception Use by Ammar Elhamad of RPA Plastics, for the special exception use...
Ord. 2026-B. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance # 801 Consider a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 3 "Agricultural and Residential Districts" Subsection 3.7 "Townhome Regulations". Amendments to include standards for lot and building configuration, building height, and parking standards. (P&Z Case #26-10)
Ordinance # 801 Consider a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 3 "Agricultural and Residential Districts" Subsection 3.7 "Townhome ...
Ord. 2026-A. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 76/100
Ordinance # 799 Consider a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 14,”SIGNS” Table 14.7 “Permanent Sign Requirements” and section 14.8.15. “Prohibited signs. The PRIMARY action being to amend “pole sign” provisions and “changeable electronic variable message (CEVMS)” standards. Zoning districts affected include the “Employment Center Districts (EC-1 and EC-2)” AND “COMMER
Ordinance # 799 Consider a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 14,”SIGNS” Table 14.7 “Permanent Sign Requirements” and section 14.8...
Ord. 2026-B. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. AND TEXAS FLAGS</span>...
Chapter 12 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 12 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES....
Chapter 10 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 10 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES....
Chapter 22 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 22 - TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES....
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE....
Ord. 436 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 436 (Omitted — Supplement 15, City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 436 adopted on Not Adopted (Omitted, Supplement 15) in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 15 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 15 - NUISANCES (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - NUISANCES....
Chapter 11 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 11 - LICENSES, TAXATION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - LICENSES, TAXATION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 5 - ELECTIONS (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - ELECTIONS....
Chapter 20 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 20 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS....
Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 3 - ANIMALS (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 8 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 8 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES....
Chapter 19 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 19 - SOLID WASTE (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - SOLID WASTE....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 23 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 23 - WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL (City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Kennedale Code of Ordinances: Chapter 23 - WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL....

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-13

May 2025 City of Kennedale Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 1,298 (19.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor
Brian Johnson WINNER
100.0% (1,142 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Bryant Griffith WINNER
100.0% (1,142 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

Joint General and Special Elections 5/3/2025 — City of Kennedale

Voter Turnout: 761 (11.1% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of Kennedale City Council, Place 1 (Place 1)
David Glover WINNER
61.5% (468 votes)
Bobby Goff
38.5% (293 votes)
City of Kennedale City Council, Place 3 (Place 3)
Kenneth Michels WINNER
47.9% (364 votes)
Amanda Hollins
38.5% (293 votes)
Ryon Ray
13.6% (103 votes)
City of Kennedale City Council, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeff Nevarez WINNER
50.5% (378 votes)
James Connor
26.3% (197 votes)
Megan Burns
23.2% (174 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,435 (21.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
60.0% (861 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (574 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,230 (18.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
65.0% (800 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (430 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,435 (21.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
69.0% (990 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (445 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 957 (14.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
62.0% (593 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (364 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,640 (24.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
64.0% (1,050 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (590 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 957 (14.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
70.0% (670 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (287 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,299 (19.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
70.0% (909 votes)
David C. Morales
30.0% (390 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,119 (31.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
68.0% (1,441 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (678 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,299 (19.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
66.0% (857 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (442 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 957 (14.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
56.0% (536 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (421 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,367 (20.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
54.0% (738 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (629 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,230 (18.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
72.0% (886 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (344 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,162 (17.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
61.0% (709 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (453 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,119 (31.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
56.0% (1,187 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (932 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,367 (20.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
64.0% (875 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (492 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,914 (28.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
69.0% (1,321 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (593 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,025 (15.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
56.0% (574 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (451 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,367 (20.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
70.0% (957 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (410 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,094 (16.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
72.0% (788 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (306 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,914 (28.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
64.0% (1,225 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (689 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,777 (26.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
54.0% (960 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (817 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,709 (25.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
66.0% (1,128 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (581 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,572 (23.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
56.0% (880 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (692 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Kennedale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,846 (27.0% of 6,835 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Johnson WINNER
64.0% (1,181 votes)
David C. Morales
36.0% (665 votes)

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale City Council Regular Meeting

2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale ** Cancelled ** Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kennedale City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kennedale City Council.

2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Regular Meeting

9 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I.: CALL TO ORDERA.: ROLL CALLB.: INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. AND TEXAS FLAGSII.: WORK SESSIONA.: Prioritizing Street MaintenanceB.: Charter CommitteeC.: Strategic PlanningIII.: PRESENTATIONSA.: 2026 Constitution Week ProclamationB.: 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month ProclamationC.: 2026 Protection and Promotion of the Monarch Butterfly Habitat ProclamationD.: 2026 National Night Out ProclamationE.: Methodist Mansfield Donation of Trauma Kits to the Kennedale Police DepartmentF.: 2026 Fire Safety Week ProclamationG.: ATMOS Donation to the Kennedale Professional Firefighters AssociationH.: Kennedale Back to School Bash PresentationIV.: PUBLIC COMMENTV.: PUBLIC HEARINGA.: Case PZ 26-13 Conduct a public hearing and consider Ordinance 806 regarding a request by Maxwell Fisher, AICP of ZoneDev on behalf of Sphinx Development for a proposed zoning change from “OT-2 OLD TOWN SUB-DISTRICT 2” and “OT-4 OLD TOWN SUB-DISTRICT 4” to “PD – OLD TOWN SUB-DISTRICT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT” for the properties located at 509 Corry A Edwards, Parcel 4479513, WOODLEA ACRES ADDITION, BlocVI.: REGULAR SESSIONA.: REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTSB.: CONSENT AGENDAC.: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONVII.: EXECUTIVE SESSIONA.: PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.074 — Personnel matters, certain deliberations about officers and employees of the governmental body to be held in executive session.VIII.: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.: ADJOURNMENT
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale City Council Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kennedale City Council.

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting-Canceled

4 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting-Canceled

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2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

**CANCELLED** Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

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2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale **CANCELLED** Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

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2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Keep Kennedale Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting

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2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale Keep Kennedale Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting

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2026-09-03 • SPECIAL SESSION

September 3, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Meeting

4 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale September 3, 2026 Planning and Zoning Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kennedale City Council.

2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kennedale City Council.

2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Regular Meeting

9 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I.: CALL TO ORDERA.: ROLL CALLB.: INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. AND TEXAS FLAGSII.: WORK SESSIONA.: Board AppointmentsIII.: PRESENTATIONSA.: Brinson Benefits Presentation - Brinson Benefit RepresentativeB.: 2026 Library Card Sign Up ProclamationC.: 2026 Senior Center Month ProclamationIV.: PUBLIC COMMENTV.: PUBLIC HEARINGA.: To receive public comment on the fiscal year 2026-2027, City of Kennedale Budget.B.: To receive public comment on a tax rate of $0.696190 per $100 valuation proposed by the governing body of the City of Kennedale, with a maintenance and operation rate of $0.495865, and an Interest and Sinking Rate (debt rate) of $0.200325.VI.: REGULAR SESSIONA.: REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTSB.: CONSENT AGENDAC.: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONVII.: EXECUTIVE SESSIONA.: Boards and Commissions AppointmentsB.: Potential Land PurchaseVIII.: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale City Council Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kennedale City Council.

2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

4 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

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2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

6 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kennedale City Council.

2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Keep Kennedale Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting

6 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Kennedale Keep Kennedale Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kennedale City Council.

2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting

4 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.