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CITY • Tarrant County, TX
City of Lake Worth
Population / Scale
4,813
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.494737
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$23.1M
+3.8% YoY • +21.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$30.32M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -3.2 pts
1Y: -2.0 pts • 10Y: -4.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -8.5 pts
52.7 (D) → 44.2 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.8% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.1% (5Y)
10Y: +43.4% • Since '00: +163.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0362
FY 22: $0.4585 → FY 27: $0.4947
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 52.7 (D)'10: 50.2 (D)'17: 48.4 (F)'22: 47.4 (F)'27: 44.2 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.8M'10: $12.6M'17: $16.1M'22: $19.1M'27: $23.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Lake Worth Home Rule Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Lake Worth Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Lake Worth Home Rule Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/40376476#40376476 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 44.2 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lake Worth
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($23,146,470) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.494737 per $100 valuation: $0.187471 M&O + $0.307266 I&S) for City of Lake Worth. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Tarrant County).
Total Appropriation
$23.1M
General Fund
$13.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$4,809
Public Safety: $7.0M (30%)
0Public Works: $6.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.494737 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 46.2 (F)• Adopted Aug 18, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 1347) — City of Lake Worth
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($22,303,401) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.494737 per $100 valuation) for City of Lake Worth.
Total Appropriation
$22.3M
General Fund
$13.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$4,634
Public Safety: $6.7M (30%)
0Public Works: $6.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.494737 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 46.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lake Worth
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($21,256,740) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.485420 per $100 valuation) for City of Lake Worth.
Total Appropriation
$21.3M
General Fund
$12.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$4,417
Public Safety: $6.4M (30%)
0Public Works: $5.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.48542 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 46.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lake Worth
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Lake Worth (Tarrant County) totaling $20,659,675. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3806 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$20.7M
General Fund
$12.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$4,292
Public Safety: $6.2M (30%)
0Public Works: $5.6M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.380557 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 47.1 (F)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lake Worth
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Lake Worth (Tarrant County) totaling $19,855,526. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4389 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$19.9M
General Fund
$11.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.1M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$4,125
Public Safety: $6.0M (30%)
0Public Works: $5.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.438928 / $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$23.15M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $4,809Tax Rate: $0.494737Freedom: 44.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$22.30M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $4,634Tax Rate: $0.494737Freedom: 46.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$21.26M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.6MPer Capita: $4,417Tax Rate: $0.48542Freedom: 46.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$20.66M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $4,292Tax Rate: $0.380557Freedom: 46.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$19.86M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $4,125Tax Rate: $0.438928Freedom: 47.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$19.11M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $3,971Tax Rate: $0.458548Freedom: 47.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$18.54M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $3,852Tax Rate: $0.461758Freedom: 47.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$17.81M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $3,701Tax Rate: $0.464529Freedom: 47.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$17.27M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $3,588Tax Rate: $0.471032Freedom: 48 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$16.62M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $3,452Tax Rate: $0.480924Freedom: 48.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$16.14M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $3,354Tax Rate: $0.479481Freedom: 48.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$15.51M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $3,223Tax Rate: $0.478043Freedom: 48.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$14.96M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $3,107Tax Rate: $0.480433Freedom: 49 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$14.47M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $3,006Tax Rate: $0.479472Freedom: 49.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$14.02M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $2,914Tax Rate: $0.481869Freedom: 49.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2012$13.54M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $2,814Tax Rate: $0.482833Freedom: 49.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2011$13.00M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $2,701Tax Rate: $0.481385Freedom: 50 (F)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.57M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $2,612Tax Rate: $0.483792Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$12.23M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $2,541Tax Rate: $0.484276Freedom: 50.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.81M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $2,453Tax Rate: $0.482339Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.33M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $2,355Tax Rate: $0.48668Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$10.90M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $2,265Tax Rate: $0.489113Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.51M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $2,183Tax Rate: $0.486667Freedom: 51.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$10.10M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $2,099Tax Rate: $0.489587Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$9.74M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $2,024Tax Rate: $0.492035Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$9.40M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $1,953Tax Rate: $0.494495Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$9.10M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,890Tax Rate: $0.493506Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$8.79M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $1,826Tax Rate: $0.494493Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-09-15-172. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
08 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve to the right, from which a 1/2 inch iron
172.08 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve to the right, from which a 1/2 inch iron rod with red plastic cap stamped “KHA” found bears S33°15'55”E, a dista...
Ord. 1347 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1347: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 1347 adopted on 8/18/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Budget....
Ord. 1348 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 1348: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Billing
Enacted Ordinance No. 1348 adopted on 8/18/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Billing. Codified at: Art. A11.000....
Ord. 2026-08-18-172. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
08 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve to the right, from which a 1/2 inch iron
172.08 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve to the right, from which a 1/2 inch iron rod with red plastic cap stamped “KHA” found bears S33°15'55”E, a dista...
Ord. 2026-08-11-172. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
08 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve to the right, from which a 1/2 inch iron
172.08 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve to the right, from which a 1/2 inch iron rod with red plastic cap stamped “KHA” found bears S33°15'55”E, a dista...
Ord. 1343 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1343: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 1343 adopted on 7/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Rezoning....
Ord. 1341 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1341: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 1341 adopted on 7/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Rezoning....
Ord. 1346 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 1346: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Operation of Vehicles: Speed Regulations
Enacted Ordinance No. 1346 adopted on 7/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Operation of Vehicles: Speed Regulations. Codified at: Art. ...
Ord. 1344 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1344: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 1344 adopted on 7/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Rezoning....
Ord. 1345 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1345: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 1345 adopted on 7/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Budget....
Ord. 1342 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1342: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 1342 adopted on 7/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Rezoning....
Ord. 1340 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1340: Amends Zoning: Districts, Land Uses, and Nonconforming Uses; Supplemental Regulations
Enacted Ordinance No. 1340 adopted on 6/16/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Zoning: Districts, Land Uses, and Nonconforming Uses; Supplemental Regulations. Co...
Ord. 1338 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1338: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 1338 adopted on 6/16/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Rezoning....
Ord. 1337 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1337: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 1337 adopted on 6/16/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Budget....
Ord. 1339 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1339: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 1339 adopted on 6/16/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Rezoning....
Ord. 1335 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1335: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Property Maintenance Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1335 adopted on 5/19/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Property Maintenance Code....
Ord. 1336 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1336: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 1336 adopted on 5/19/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Budget....
Ord. 1325 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1325: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Building Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1325 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Building Code. Codified at...
Ord. 1333 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1333: Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1333 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Codif...
Ord. 1326 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1326: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Residential Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1326 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Residential Code. Codified...
Ord. 1329 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1329: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Fuel Gas Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1329 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Fuel Gas Code. Codified at...
Ord. 1332 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1332: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Existing Buildings Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1332 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Existing Buildings Code. C...
Ord. 1327 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1327: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Plumbing Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1327 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Plumbing Code. Codified at...
Ord. 1330 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1330: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Energy Conservation Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1330 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Energy Conservation Code. ...
Ord. 1331 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 1331: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Electrical Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 1331 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Lake Worth: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards: Electrical Code. Codified ...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Lake Worth Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 621 (19.0% of 3,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Walter Bowen WINNER
100.0% (546 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Jim Smith WINNER
100.0% (546 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Rich Walker WINNER
100.0% (546 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Sherrie Kubala Watkins WINNER
100.0% (546 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Geoffrey White WINNER
100.0% (546 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Sue Wenger WINNER
100.0% (546 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 753 (23.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
70.0% (527 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (226 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 458 (14.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
56.0% (256 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (202 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 491 (15.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
62.0% (304 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 556 (17.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
58.0% (322 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (234 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 753 (23.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
55.0% (414 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (339 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 622 (19.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
61.0% (379 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (243 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,015 (31.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
68.0% (690 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (325 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 753 (23.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
60.0% (452 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (301 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 687 (21.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
61.0% (419 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (268 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 458 (14.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
54.0% (247 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (211 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 491 (15.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
69.0% (339 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (152 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,015 (31.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
71.0% (721 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (294 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 589 (18.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
71.0% (418 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (171 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 491 (15.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
61.0% (300 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (191 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 491 (15.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
63.0% (309 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (182 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 916 (28.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
55.0% (504 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (412 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 524 (16.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
62.0% (325 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (199 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 785 (24.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
63.0% (495 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (290 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 884 (27.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
60.0% (530 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (354 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 622 (19.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
66.0% (411 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (211 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 491 (15.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
63.0% (309 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (182 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 687 (21.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
62.0% (426 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (261 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 655 (20.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
68.0% (445 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (210 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Lake Worth Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 589 (18.0% of 3,273 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Walter Bowen WINNER
72.0% (424 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (165 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council
3 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from City of Lake Worth S3 PDF docket.
2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council
2 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from City of Lake Worth S3 PDF docket.
2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth Planning & Zoning Commission
2 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from City of Lake Worth S3 PDF docket.
2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 warrants7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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 Controls2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lake Worth City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings