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CITY • Bexar County, TX
City of Live Oak
Population / Scale
16,218
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.398755
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$33.7M
+3.9% YoY • +17.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$20.39M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.9 pts
1Y: -0.2 pts • 10Y: -1.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.7 pts
65.5 (C) → 60.8 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.9% (5Y)
10Y: +37.7% • Since '00: +142.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0115
FY 22: $0.4102 → FY 27: $0.3988
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 65.5 (C)'10: 63.6 (C)'17: 62.4 (C)'22: 61.7 (C)'27: 60.8 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $13.9M'10: $19.5M'17: $24.5M'22: $28.6M'27: $33.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Live Oak Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Live Oak Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Live Oak Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/live_oak/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-15
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 60.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Live Oak
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($33,723,013) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.398755 per $100 valuation: $0.325370 M&O + $0.073385 I&S) for City of Live Oak. Source: Bexar County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$33.7M
General Fund
$21.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.7M
Capital Projects
$1.9M
Per Capita
$2,079
Public Safety: $11.2M (33%)
0Public Works: $9.6M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $2.0M
Administration: $3.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.398755 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 61 (C)• Adopted Nov 14, 2023FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2023-C) — City of Live Oak
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($32,457,183) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.386734 per $100 valuation) for City of Live Oak.
Total Appropriation
$32.5M
General Fund
$21.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$1.8M
Per Capita
$2,001
Public Safety: $10.8M (33%)
0Public Works: $9.2M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.386734 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 61.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Live Oak
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($31,503,711) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.370824 per $100 valuation) for City of Live Oak.
Total Appropriation
$31.5M
General Fund
$20.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$1.8M
Per Capita
$1,943
Public Safety: $10.4M (33%)
0Public Works: $9.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $3.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.370824 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 61.3 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Live Oak
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Live Oak (Bexar County) totaling $30,639,672. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3858 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$30.6M
General Fund
$19.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$1,889
Public Safety: $10.2M (33%)
0Public Works: $8.7M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.38579 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 61.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Live Oak
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Live Oak (Bexar County) totaling $29,660,863. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4102 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$29.7M
General Fund
$19.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$1,829
Public Safety: $9.8M (33%)
0Public Works: $8.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.41022 / $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$33.72M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.9MPer Capita: $2,079Tax Rate: $0.398755Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$32.46M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.1MPer Capita: $2,001Tax Rate: $0.386734Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$31.50M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $1,943Tax Rate: $0.370824Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$30.64M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.9MPer Capita: $1,889Tax Rate: $0.38579Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$29.66M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.3MPer Capita: $1,829Tax Rate: $0.41022Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$28.61M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $1,764Tax Rate: $0.41022Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$27.77M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.0MPer Capita: $1,712Tax Rate: $0.417194Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$26.85M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.4MPer Capita: $1,655Tax Rate: $0.41928Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$26.14M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.0MPer Capita: $1,612Tax Rate: $0.425988Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$25.28M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.4MPer Capita: $1,559Tax Rate: $0.42897Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$24.50M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MPer Capita: $1,510Tax Rate: $0.426825Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$23.76M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $1,465Tax Rate: $0.429386Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$23.00M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.9MPer Capita: $1,418Tax Rate: $0.431962Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$22.35M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $1,378Tax Rate: $0.434986Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$21.47M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.0MPer Capita: $1,324Tax Rate: $0.436291Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$20.91M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $1,289Tax Rate: $0.439345Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$20.25M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $1,248Tax Rate: $0.441981Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$19.52M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $1,203Tax Rate: $0.441539Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$18.75M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $1,156Tax Rate: $0.443305Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$18.15M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $1,119Tax Rate: $0.442862Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$17.55M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $1,082Tax Rate: $0.441091Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$16.98M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $1,047Tax Rate: $0.441091Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$16.53M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $1,019Tax Rate: $0.439327Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$15.97M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $985Tax Rate: $0.436691Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$15.40M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $950Tax Rate: $0.440621Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$14.87M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $917Tax Rate: $0.441943Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$14.34M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $884Tax Rate: $0.440175Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$13.94M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $859Tax Rate: $0.439735Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-09-29-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Live Oak on 2026-09-29. Item considered during City of Live Oak City Council - September 29, 2026...
Ord. 2026-09-08-5-item_ • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Live Oak on 2026-09-08. Item considered during City of Live Oak City Council - September 08, 2026...
Ord. 2026-09-08-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Live Oak on 2026-09-08. Item considered during City of Live Oak City Council - September 08, 2026...
Ord. 2026-08-25-5-item_ • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Live Oak on 2026-08-25. Item considered during City of Live Oak City Council - August 25, 2026 on...
Ord. 2026-08-25-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Live Oak on 2026-08-25. Item considered during City of Live Oak City Council - August 25, 2026 on...
Ord. 2026-08-11-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Live Oak on 2026-08-11. Item considered during City of Live Oak City Council - August 11, 2026 on...
Ord. 2026-07-28-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Live Oak on 2026-07-28. Item considered during City of Live Oak City Council - July 28, 2026 on 2...
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 22 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 22 - TAXATION (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - TAXATION....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 12 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 12 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 8 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 8 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 11 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 11 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
Chapter 15 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 15 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS....
Chapter 3 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS....
Chapter 19 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 19 - POLICE (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - POLICE....
Chapter 4 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 4 - ANIMALS (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE....
Appendix C • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Appendix C - FEE SCHEDULE (City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Live Oak Code of Ordinances: Appendix C - FEE SCHEDULE....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (24)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-16
May 2023 City of Live Oak Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,095 (19.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Aaron Dahl WINNER
100.0% (1,843 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Robert Tullgren WINNER
100.0% (1,843 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Erin Perez WINNER
100.0% (1,843 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Mendell D. Morgan, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (1,843 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Ed Cimics WINNER
100.0% (1,843 votes)Mayor
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
100.0% (1,843 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
City of Live Oak 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,536 (23.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
56.0% (1,420 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (1,116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,757 (25.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
70.0% (1,930 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (827 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,867 (26.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
57.0% (1,634 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (1,233 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,978 (27.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
59.0% (1,757 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (1,221 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,088 (28.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
64.0% (1,976 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (1,112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,985 (18.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
54.0% (1,072 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (913 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,985 (18.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
58.0% (1,151 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (834 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,875 (17.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
59.0% (1,106 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (769 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,757 (25.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
61.0% (1,682 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (1,075 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,978 (27.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
64.0% (1,906 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (1,072 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,426 (22.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
61.0% (1,480 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (946 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,308 (30.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
65.0% (2,150 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (1,158 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,536 (23.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
67.0% (1,699 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (837 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,206 (20.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
64.0% (1,412 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (794 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,647 (24.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
56.0% (1,482 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (1,165 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,426 (22.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
70.0% (1,698 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (728 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,308 (30.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
61.0% (2,018 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (1,290 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,095 (19.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
65.0% (1,362 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (733 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,647 (24.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
69.0% (1,826 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (821 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,757 (25.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
62.0% (1,709 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (1,048 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,544 (14.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
62.0% (957 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (587 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Live Oak Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,757 (25.0% of 11,028 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary M. Dennis WINNER
55.0% (1,516 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,241 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (399)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - September 29, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - September 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - September 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - August 25, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - August 25, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - August 11, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - July 28, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - July 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - June 09, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - May 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - April 28, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-03-31 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - March 31, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - March 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - February 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - February 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - January 27, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - January 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak 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 Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - October 14, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak City Council - September 09, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Live Oak 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure