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CITY • Hardin County, TX
City of Lumberton
Population / Scale
14,123
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.9450
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$8.7M
+5.6% YoY • +25.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.7 pts
1Y: +2.7 pts • 10Y: +0.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.8 pts
62.9 (C) → 58.1 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.8% (5Y)
10Y: +54.3% • Since '00: +236.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0387
FY 22: $0.9837 → FY 27: $0.9450
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62.9 (C)'10: 59.9 (D)'17: 57.6 (D)'22: 56.4 (D)'27: 58.1 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.6M'10: $4.1M'17: $5.6M'22: $6.9M'27: $8.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Lumberton Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Lumberton Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Lumberton Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/lumberton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2025-12-08
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 58.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lumberton
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($8,692,829) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.945000 per $100 valuation: $0.785000 M&O + $0.160000 I&S) for City of Lumberton. Source: Hardin County Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$8.7M
General Fund
$6.4M
Per Capita
$616
Public Safety: $3.3M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.7M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9450 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.9% YoYFreedom Score: 55.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lumberton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($8,234,965) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.949200 per $100 valuation) for City of Lumberton.
Total Appropriation
$8.2M
General Fund
$6.1M
Per Capita
$583
Public Safety: $3.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9492 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 55.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lumberton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($7,777,994) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.949200 per $100 valuation) for City of Lumberton.
Total Appropriation
$7.8M
General Fund
$5.8M
Per Capita
$551
Public Safety: $2.9M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9492 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 56 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lumberton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Lumberton (Hardin County) totaling $7,498,307. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9530 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.5M
General Fund
$5.6M
Per Capita
$531
Public Safety: $2.8M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.952997 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 56.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lumberton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Lumberton (Hardin County) totaling $7,219,630. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9692 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.2M
General Fund
$5.4M
Per Capita
$511
Public Safety: $2.7M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.3M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.969198 / $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$8.69M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $616Tax Rate: $0.9450Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$8.23M(+5.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $583Tax Rate: $0.9492Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$7.78M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $551Tax Rate: $0.9492Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$7.50M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $531Tax Rate: $0.952997Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$7.22M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $511Tax Rate: $0.969198Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$6.91M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $489Tax Rate: $0.983736Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$6.67M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $472Tax Rate: $1.003411Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$6.40M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $454Tax Rate: $1.023479Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$6.12M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $433Tax Rate: $1.036784Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$5.89M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $417Tax Rate: $1.054409Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$5.63M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $399Tax Rate: $1.056518Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$5.35M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $379Tax Rate: $1.054405Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$5.13M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $363Tax Rate: $1.049133Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$4.87M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $345Tax Rate: $1.058575Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$4.63M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $328Tax Rate: $1.057516Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$4.42M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $313Tax Rate: $1.055401Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$4.27M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $303Tax Rate: $1.058567Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$4.05M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $287Tax Rate: $1.059626Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.85M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $273Tax Rate: $1.069163Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.71M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $263Tax Rate: $1.074509Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.54M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $251Tax Rate: $1.082031Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$3.40M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $240Tax Rate: $1.088523Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$3.26M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $231Tax Rate: $1.085257Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$3.11M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $220Tax Rate: $1.093939Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.95M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $209Tax Rate: $1.099409Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.82M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $200Tax Rate: $1.100508Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.68M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $190Tax Rate: $1.102709Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.58M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $183Tax Rate: $1.097195Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 26-1291 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-1291: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 42 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 50 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE, CORRECT INCONSISTENCIES, AND IMPROVE ADMINISTRAT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 42 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 50 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIF...
Ord. 26-1292 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-1292: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4-298 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ESTABLISHING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FEE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING THAT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4-298 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ESTABLISHING A SPECIFI...
Ord. 26-1290 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Ordinance No. 26-1290: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO BACKYARD CHICKENS; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE KEEPING OF BACKYARD CHICKE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO BACKYARD CHICKE...
Ord. 26-1289 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-1289: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES; PROVIDING A DEFINITION FOR SUCH FACILITIES; EST
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL ANIMAL CARE...
Ord. 26-1288 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-1288: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48, "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL, OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 48.2(C) TO REGULATE SOUND AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS IN VEHICLES, PROVIDING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48, "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL, OF THE CITY OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 48.2(C) TO...
Chapter 44 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 44 - SWIMMING POOLS (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 44 - SWIMMING POOLS....
Chapter 32 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 32 - OFFENSES (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 32 - OFFENSES....
Chapter 46 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 46 - TAXATION (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - TAXATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT....
Chapter 4 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 4 - ANIMALS (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 34 - OIL AND GAS WELLS (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - OIL AND GAS WELLS....
Chapter 35 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 35 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 35 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 8 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 22 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 22 - ITINERANT MERCHANTS AND VENDORS (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - ITINERANT MERCHANTS AND VENDORS....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - EMERGENCY SERVICES (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - EMERGENCY SERVICES....
Chapter 3 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 18 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 18 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 20 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 20 - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS....
Chapter 36 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 36 - PLANNING (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 36 - PLANNING....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Lumberton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - ENVIRONMENT....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Lumberton Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,824 (19.0% of 9,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Kenneth Wahl WINNER
100.0% (1,605 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
David Maniscalco WINNER
100.0% (1,605 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Wayne Thomas WINNER
100.0% (1,605 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Dan Bell WINNER
100.0% (1,605 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Joey Schoen WINNER
100.0% (1,605 votes)Mayor
Don Surratt WINNER
100.0% (1,605 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,497 (26.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
66.0% (1,648 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (849 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,881 (30.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
54.0% (1,556 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (1,325 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,537 (16.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
60.0% (922 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (615 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,497 (26.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
72.0% (1,798 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (699 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,441 (15.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
60.0% (865 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (576 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,113 (22.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
54.0% (1,141 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (972 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,881 (30.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
59.0% (1,700 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (1,181 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,209 (23.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
70.0% (1,546 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (663 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,113 (22.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
59.0% (1,247 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (866 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,537 (16.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
66.0% (1,014 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (523 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,881 (30.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
55.0% (1,585 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,296 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,729 (18.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
56.0% (968 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (761 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,689 (28.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
67.0% (1,802 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (887 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,825 (19.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
72.0% (1,314 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (511 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,729 (18.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
67.0% (1,158 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (571 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,729 (18.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
69.0% (1,193 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (536 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,305 (24.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
63.0% (1,452 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (853 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,441 (15.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
59.0% (850 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (591 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,729 (18.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
58.0% (1,003 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (726 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,113 (22.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
57.0% (1,204 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (909 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,305 (24.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
67.0% (1,544 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (761 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,537 (16.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
54.0% (830 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (707 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,785 (29.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
57.0% (1,587 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (1,198 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Lumberton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,441 (15.0% of 9,604 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Don Surratt WINNER
61.0% (879 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
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City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lumberton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion