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CITY • Denton County, TX
City of Little Elm
Population / Scale
61,219
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5399
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$115.0M
+4.1% YoY • +18.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$220.88M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.9 pts
1Y: -1.3 pts • 10Y: -3.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.2 pts
57.9 (D) → 50.7 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+18.8% (5Y)
10Y: +41.5% • Since '00: +158.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1040
FY 22: $0.6439 → FY 27: $0.5399
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 57.9 (D)'10: 55.6 (D)'17: 53.8 (D)'22: 52.6 (D)'27: 50.7 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $44.6M'10: $62.9M'17: $81.2M'22: $96.8M'27: $115.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AE
Andrew Evans
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
andrew.evans@littleelm.gov
CJ
Curtis J. Cornelious
Mayor (At-Large)
curtis.cornelious@littleelm.gov
IM
Idalia Maria Amaya
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
idalia.amaya@littleelm.gov
JT
Jamell T. Johnson
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
jamell.johnson@littleelm.gov
KE
Ken Eaken
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
ken.eaken@littleelm.gov
MH
Michel Hambrick
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
michel.hambrick@littleelm.gov
TS
Tony Singh
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
tony.singh@littleelm.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Little Elm Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Little Elm Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Little Elm Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/little_elm/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-09
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 50.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Little Elm
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($114,984,812) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.539900 per $100 valuation: $0.369900 M&O + $0.170000 I&S) for City of Little Elm. Source: Denton Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$115.0M
General Fund
$66.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$15.4M
Capital Projects
$6.5M
Per Capita
$1,878
Public Safety: $33.9M (30%)
0Public Works: $30.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $6.0M
Administration: $11.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5399 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Little Elm
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($110,445,502) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.549901 per $100 valuation) for City of Little Elm.
Total Appropriation
$110.4M
General Fund
$63.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$15.0M
Capital Projects
$6.3M
Per Capita
$1,804
Public Safety: $32.4M (29%)
0Public Works: $28.9M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $5.7M
Administration: $11.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.549901 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Little Elm
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($105,718,526) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.559900 per $100 valuation) for City of Little Elm.
Total Appropriation
$105.7M
General Fund
$60.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$15.0M
Capital Projects
$6.0M
Per Capita
$1,727
Public Safety: $30.6M (29%)
0Public Works: $27.5M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $5.4M
Administration: $10.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5599 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 52.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Little Elm
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Little Elm (Denton County) totaling $102,829,030. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5899 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$102.8M
General Fund
$58.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$14.6M
Capital Projects
$5.8M
Per Capita
$1,680
Public Safety: $29.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $26.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $5.3M
Administration: $10.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5899 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 52.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Little Elm
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Little Elm (Denton County) totaling $99,313,338. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6299 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$99.3M
General Fund
$56.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$14.1M
Capital Projects
$5.6M
Per Capita
$1,622
Public Safety: $28.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $25.9M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $5.1M
Administration: $10.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6299 / $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$114.98M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.1MPer Capita: $1,878Tax Rate: $0.5399Freedom: 50.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$110.45M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $63.5MPer Capita: $1,804Tax Rate: $0.549901Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$105.72M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $60.1MPer Capita: $1,727Tax Rate: $0.5599Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$102.83M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.4MPer Capita: $1,680Tax Rate: $0.5899Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$99.31M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $56.4MPer Capita: $1,622Tax Rate: $0.6299Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$96.76M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $55.0MPer Capita: $1,581Tax Rate: $0.643948Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$92.89M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.8MPer Capita: $1,517Tax Rate: $0.647168Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$90.40M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $51.4MPer Capita: $1,477Tax Rate: $0.651051Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$86.86M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $49.3MPer Capita: $1,419Tax Rate: $0.660166Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$84.02M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.7MPer Capita: $1,372Tax Rate: $0.666768Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$81.24M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.1MPer Capita: $1,327Tax Rate: $0.668768Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$78.09M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.4MPer Capita: $1,276Tax Rate: $0.671443Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$75.09M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.7MPer Capita: $1,227Tax Rate: $0.6701Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$72.75M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.3MPer Capita: $1,188Tax Rate: $0.676131Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$69.97M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.7MPer Capita: $1,143Tax Rate: $0.676807Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$67.96M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.6MPer Capita: $1,110Tax Rate: $0.678837Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$65.38M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.1MPer Capita: $1,068Tax Rate: $0.677479Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$62.90M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.7MPer Capita: $1,027Tax Rate: $0.677479Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$60.64M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.4MPer Capita: $991Tax Rate: $0.680866Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$58.44M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.2MPer Capita: $955Tax Rate: $0.686313Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$56.73M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.2MPer Capita: $927Tax Rate: $0.68494Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$54.73M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.1MPer Capita: $894Tax Rate: $0.691104Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$53.32M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.3MPer Capita: $871Tax Rate: $0.696633Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$51.55M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.3MPer Capita: $842Tax Rate: $0.698723Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$49.51M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.1MPer Capita: $809Tax Rate: $0.70012Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$47.67M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.1MPer Capita: $779Tax Rate: $0.70292Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$46.13M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.2MPer Capita: $753Tax Rate: $0.706435Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$44.57M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.3MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.705729Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 94 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 94 - TAXATION (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 94 - TAXATION....
Chapter 106 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 106 - ZONING (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 106 - ZONING....
Chapter 58 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 58 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 58 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 70 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 70 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 70 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS....
Chapter 98 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 98 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 98 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
Chapter 102 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 102 - UTILITIES (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 102 - UTILITIES....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 54 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 54 - FLOOD CONTROL AND PREVENTION (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 54 - FLOOD CONTROL AND PREVENTION....
Chapter 18 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 18 - ANIMALS (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 86 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 86 - SIGNS (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 86 - SIGNS....
Ord. 70 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 70 — Amending Code Sec. App. A, § 6
Enacted Ordinance No. 70 adopted on , amending Code Sec. App. A, § 6 () of the City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 90 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 90 - STREETS, ROADS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 90 - STREETS, ROADS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 46 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 46 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 42 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 42 - EMERGENCY SERVICES (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - EMERGENCY SERVICES....
Chapter 82 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 82 - SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 82 - SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 26 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 26 - BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 62 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 62 - LIBRARY (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 62 - LIBRARY....
Chapter 10 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 10 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 34 - COURTS (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - COURTS....
Chapter 22 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 74 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 74 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 74 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 50 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 50 - FIRE PREVENTION (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 50 - FIRE PREVENTION....
Chapter 107 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 107 - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Little Elm Code of Ordinances: Chapter 107 - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
2025 May Joint Elections — City of Little Elm
Voter Turnout: 533 (1.3% of 41,628 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Little Elm Town Council, Place 4 (Place 4)
Idalia Maria Amaya WINNER
55.4% (295 votes)Lisa G. Norman
44.6% (238 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Little Elm Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 7,909 (19.0% of 41,628 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
100.0% (6,959 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2024-05-04
2024 May Joint Elections — City of Little Elm
Voter Turnout: 325 (0.8% of 41,628 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Town of Little Elm Town Council, Place 3 (Place 3)
Ken Eaken WINNER
55.7% (181 votes)Debra Liva
44.3% (144 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
2023 Joint, General and Special Election — City of Little Elm
Voter Turnout: 2,231 (5.4% of 41,628 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Town of Little Elm Council Member, District/Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew Evans WINNER
70.9% (573 votes)Nick Musteen
29.1% (235 votes)Town of Little Elm Council Member, Place 6 (Place 6)
Michel Hambrick WINNER
55.4% (1,235 votes)Michael McClellan
44.6% (996 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
2022 Joint, General and Special Election — City of Little Elm
Voter Turnout: 2,558 (6.1% of 41,628 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Town of Little Elm Council Member, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jamell Johnson WINNER
59.9% (1,531 votes)Elizabeth W. Hopkins
24.0% (614 votes)Dmitry Kaplun
16.1% (413 votes)Town of Little Elm Council Member, District/Place 2 (Place 2)
Tony Singh WINNER
78.3% (664 votes)Brian Rawlins
21.7% (184 votes)Town of Little Elm Council Member, District/Place 4 (Place 4)
Lisa Norman WINNER
100.0% (308 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,326 (20.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
65.0% (5,412 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (2,914 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,828 (14.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
59.0% (3,439 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (2,389 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,244 (15.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
55.0% (3,434 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (2,810 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,905 (31.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
59.0% (7,614 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (5,291 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,489 (30.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
67.0% (8,368 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (4,121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,909 (19.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
64.0% (5,062 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (2,847 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,244 (15.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
65.0% (4,059 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (2,185 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,489 (30.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
66.0% (8,243 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (4,246 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,493 (18.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
66.0% (4,945 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (2,548 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,077 (17.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
62.0% (4,388 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (2,689 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,575 (23.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
58.0% (5,554 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (4,021 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,072 (29.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
72.0% (8,692 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (3,380 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,326 (20.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
57.0% (4,746 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (3,580 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,407 (25.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
71.0% (7,389 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (3,018 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,493 (18.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
71.0% (5,320 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (2,173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,828 (14.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
59.0% (3,439 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (2,389 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,244 (15.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
56.0% (3,497 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (2,747 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,407 (25.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
72.0% (7,493 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (2,914 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,661 (16.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
66.0% (4,396 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (2,265 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,656 (28.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
70.0% (8,159 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (3,497 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,909 (19.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
62.0% (4,904 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (3,005 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Little Elm Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,991 (24.0% of 41,629 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Curtis J. Cornelious WINNER
67.0% (6,694 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (3,297 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (537)
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Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate8: Adjourn meeting1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings2026-09-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-07-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting2026-07-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Little Elm Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and declare quorum2: Public comments and open forum3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special council meetings4: Consent agenda: second reading of ordinances and approval of routine municipal bids7: Town Manager status report and director briefings8: Adjourn meeting