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CITY • Dallas County, TX
City of Lancaster
Population / Scale
40,780
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.590925
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$115.2M
+6.6% YoY • +31.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$96.97M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.8 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -3.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.3 pts
56.2 (D) → 46.9 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+31.8% (5Y)
10Y: +63.5% • Since '00: +243.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1784
FY 22: $0.7693 → FY 27: $0.5909
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 56.2 (D)'10: 52.9 (D)'17: 50.3 (D)'22: 48.7 (F)'27: 46.9 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $33.5M'10: $51.1M'17: $70.5M'22: $87.4M'27: $115.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BG
Betty Gooden-Davis
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
CS
Carol Strain-Burk
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
CC
Clyde C. Hairston
Mayor (At-Large)
DR
Derrick Robinson
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
MM
Marco Mejia
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
MC
Mitchell Cheatham
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
SJ
Stanley Jaglowski
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Lancaster Home Rule Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Lancaster Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Lancaster Home Rule Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/38717503#38717503 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.6% YoYFreedom Score: 46.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lancaster
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($115,246,511) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.590925 per $100 valuation: $0.412293 M&O + $0.178632 I&S) for City of Lancaster. Source: Dallas County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$115.2M
General Fund
$65.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$14.5M
Capital Projects
$6.5M
Per Capita
$2,826
Public Safety: $33.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $30.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $5.9M
Administration: $11.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.590925 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+10.0% YoYFreedom Score: 47.7 (F)• Adopted Aug 29, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-08-48) — City of Lancaster
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($108,101,033) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.599490 per $100 valuation) for City of Lancaster.
Total Appropriation
$108.1M
General Fund
$61.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$13.9M
Capital Projects
$6.1M
Per Capita
$2,651
Public Safety: $31.5M (29%)
0Public Works: $28.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $5.6M
Administration: $11.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.59949 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 48.1 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lancaster
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($98,300,927) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.604606 per $100 valuation) for City of Lancaster.
Total Appropriation
$98.3M
General Fund
$58.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.3M
Capital Projects
$5.5M
Per Capita
$2,411
Public Safety: $29.9M (30%)
0Public Works: $26.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $5.3M
Administration: $10.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.604606 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 48.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lancaster
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Lancaster (Dallas County) totaling $94,611,094. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6390 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$94.6M
General Fund
$56.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.9M
Capital Projects
$5.3M
Per Capita
$2,320
Public Safety: $28.7M (30%)
0Public Works: $25.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $5.1M
Administration: $10.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.639004 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 48.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lancaster
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Lancaster (Dallas County) totaling $90,545,597. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6918 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$90.5M
General Fund
$53.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.5M
Capital Projects
$5.1M
Per Capita
$2,220
Public Safety: $27.5M (30%)
0Public Works: $24.7M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $4.9M
Administration: $9.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.691822 / $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$115.25M(+6.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $65.9MPer Capita: $2,826Tax Rate: $0.590925Freedom: 46.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$108.10M(+10.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $61.8MPer Capita: $2,651Tax Rate: $0.59949Freedom: 47.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$98.30M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.5MPer Capita: $2,411Tax Rate: $0.604606Freedom: 48.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$94.61M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $56.3MPer Capita: $2,320Tax Rate: $0.639004Freedom: 48.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$90.55M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $53.9MPer Capita: $2,220Tax Rate: $0.691822Freedom: 48.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$87.41M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.1MPer Capita: $2,143Tax Rate: $0.769287Freedom: 48.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$83.56M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $49.8MPer Capita: $2,049Tax Rate: $0.785442Freedom: 49 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$80.49M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.9MPer Capita: $1,974Tax Rate: $0.789369Freedom: 49.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$77.36M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.1MPer Capita: $1,897Tax Rate: $0.805156Freedom: 49.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$74.13M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.2MPer Capita: $1,818Tax Rate: $0.810792Freedom: 49.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$70.47M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.0MPer Capita: $1,728Tax Rate: $0.818089Freedom: 50.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$67.84M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.4MPer Capita: $1,663Tax Rate: $0.815635Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$64.96M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.7MPer Capita: $1,593Tax Rate: $0.818898Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$61.85M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.8MPer Capita: $1,517Tax Rate: $0.826268Freedom: 51.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$59.03M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.2MPer Capita: $1,448Tax Rate: $0.831226Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$56.07M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.4MPer Capita: $1,375Tax Rate: $0.835382Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$53.39M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.8MPer Capita: $1,309Tax Rate: $0.834547Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$51.14M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.5MPer Capita: $1,254Tax Rate: $0.82954Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$49.24M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.3MPer Capita: $1,207Tax Rate: $0.826222Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$46.86M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.9MPer Capita: $1,149Tax Rate: $0.825396Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$44.62M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.6MPer Capita: $1,094Tax Rate: $0.824571Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$42.67M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.4MPer Capita: $1,046Tax Rate: $0.819624Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$40.84M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.3MPer Capita: $1,001Tax Rate: $0.820444Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$39.35M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.4MPer Capita: $965Tax Rate: $0.826187Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$37.52M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.3MPer Capita: $920Tax Rate: $0.829492Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$36.21M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.6MPer Capita: $888Tax Rate: $0.833639Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$34.91M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.8MPer Capita: $856Tax Rate: $0.838641Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$33.54M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.0MPer Capita: $822Tax Rate: $0.836125Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-07-28 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07-28: Planned Development District
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-07-28 adopted on 7/27/2026 by City of Lancaster: Planned Development District....
Ord. 2026-07-29 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07-29: Amends Lancaster Development Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-07-29 adopted on 7/27/2026 by City of Lancaster: Amends Lancaster Development Code. Codified at: See Development Code....
Ord. 2026-07-30 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07-30: Service and Assessment Plan
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-07-30 adopted on 7/27/2026 by City of Lancaster: Service and Assessment Plan....
Ord. 2026-07-25 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07-25: Amends Master Thoroughfare Plan
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-07-25 adopted on 7/13/2026 by City of Lancaster: Amends Master Thoroughfare Plan....
Ord. 2026-07-27 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07-27: Grants Special Exceptions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-07-27 adopted on 7/13/2026 by City of Lancaster: Grants Special Exceptions....
Ord. 2026-07-26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07-26: Amends Master Thoroughfare Plan
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-07-26 adopted on 7/13/2026 by City of Lancaster: Amends Master Thoroughfare Plan....
Ord. 2026-07-24 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07-24: Grants Special Exceptions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-07-24 adopted on 7/13/2026 by City of Lancaster: Grants Special Exceptions....
Ord. 2026-06-23 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-06-23: Grants Special Exceptions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-06-23 adopted on 6/8/2026 by City of Lancaster: Grants Special Exceptions....
Ord. 2026-06-20 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-06-20: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-06-20 adopted on 6/8/2026 by City of Lancaster: Rezoning....
Ord. 2026-06-21 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-06-21: Specific Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-06-21 adopted on 6/8/2026 by City of Lancaster: Specific Use Permit....
Ord. 2026-06-19 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 2026-06-19: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Parking, Stopping and Standing: Parking Restrictions on Specific Streets
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-06-19 adopted on 6/8/2026 by City of Lancaster: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Parking, Stopping and Standing: Parking Restrictions on ...
Ord. 2026-06-22 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-06-22: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-06-22 adopted on 6/8/2026 by City of Lancaster: Rezoning....
Ord. 2026-04-18 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-04-18: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-04-18 adopted on 4/27/2026 by City of Lancaster: Rezoning....
Ord. 2026-04-17 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-04-17: Specific Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-04-17 adopted on 4/27/2026 by City of Lancaster: Specific Use Permit....
Ord. 2026-04-16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-04-16: Certificates of Obligation
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-04-16 adopted on 4/13/2026 by City of Lancaster: Certificates of Obligation....
Ord. 2026-04-15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-04-15: Bond
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-04-15 adopted on 4/13/2026 by City of Lancaster: Bond....
Ord. 2026-04-14 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2026-04-14: Tax Note
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-04-14 adopted on 4/13/2026 by City of Lancaster: Tax Note....
Ord. 2026-04-13 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-04-13: Grants Special Exceptions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-04-13 adopted on 4/13/2026 by City of Lancaster: Grants Special Exceptions....
Ord. 2026-03-11 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-03-11: Grants Special Exceptions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-03-11 adopted on 3/23/2026 by City of Lancaster: Grants Special Exceptions....
Ord. 2026-03-12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-03-12: Grants Special Exceptions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-03-12 adopted on 3/23/2026 by City of Lancaster: Grants Special Exceptions....
Ord. 2026-02-09 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-02-09: Grants Special Exceptions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-02-09 adopted on 2/23/2026 by City of Lancaster: Grants Special Exceptions....
Ord. 2026-02-03 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-02-03: Specific Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-02-03 adopted on 2/16/2026 by City of Lancaster: Specific Use Permit....
Ord. 2026-02-05 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-02-05: Specific Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-02-05 adopted on 2/16/2026 by City of Lancaster: Specific Use Permit....
Ord. 2026-02-07 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-02-07: Specific Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-02-07 adopted on 2/16/2026 by City of Lancaster: Specific Use Permit....
Ord. 2026-02-02 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-02-02: Grants Special Exceptions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-02-02 adopted on 2/9/2026 by City of Lancaster: Grants Special Exceptions....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
RUNOFF • 2026-06-13
2026 Joint and Special Runoff — City of Lancaster
Voter Turnout: 199 (0.7% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Lancaster For Member of Council, District 4 (District 4)
Derrick D. Robinson WINNER
52.8% (105 votes)Keithsha Wheaton
47.2% (94 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Lancaster Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 5,268 (19.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
Betty Gooden-Davis WINNER
100.0% (4,635 votes)Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
Carol Strain-Burk WINNER
100.0% (4,635 votes)Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
Mitchell Cheatham WINNER
100.0% (4,635 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
100.0% (4,635 votes)Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
Marco Mejia WINNER
100.0% (4,635 votes)Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
Stanley Jaglowski WINNER
100.0% (4,635 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,378 (23.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
63.0% (4,018 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (2,360 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,823 (21.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
71.0% (4,134 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (1,689 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,991 (18.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
62.0% (3,094 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (1,897 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,655 (24.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
69.0% (4,592 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (2,063 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,882 (14.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
61.0% (2,368 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (1,514 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,437 (16.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
68.0% (3,017 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (1,420 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,546 (20.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
61.0% (3,383 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (2,163 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,765 (28.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
56.0% (4,348 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (3,417 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,546 (20.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
72.0% (3,993 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (1,553 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,319 (30.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
68.0% (5,657 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (2,662 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,378 (23.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
60.0% (3,827 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (2,551 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,596 (31.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
71.0% (6,103 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (2,493 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,042 (29.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
69.0% (5,549 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (2,493 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,487 (27.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
68.0% (5,091 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (2,396 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,487 (27.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
71.0% (5,316 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (2,171 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,487 (27.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
71.0% (5,316 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (2,171 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,437 (16.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
64.0% (2,840 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (1,597 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,596 (31.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
56.0% (4,814 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (3,782 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,655 (24.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
66.0% (4,392 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (2,263 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,546 (20.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
64.0% (3,549 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (1,997 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,160 (15.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
59.0% (2,454 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (1,706 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,933 (25.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
67.0% (4,645 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (2,288 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,101 (22.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
60.0% (3,661 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (2,440 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Lancaster Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,101 (22.0% of 27,730 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Clyde C. Hairston WINNER
61.0% (3,722 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (2,379 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (617)
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City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-08-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lancaster City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and roll call2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous regular and work session meetings4: Consider and vote on consent agenda contracts, purchases, and routine resolutions7: City Manager report on municipal services, operational updates, and staff briefings8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions