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CITY • Smith County, TX
City of New Chapel Hill
Population / Scale
651
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.495983
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.0M
+3.9% YoY • +25.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.3 pts
1Y: +1.6 pts • 10Y: +1.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.1 pts
83.1 (A) → 83.2 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.0% (5Y)
10Y: +49.1% • Since '00: +175.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0135
FY 22: $0.5095 → FY 27: $0.4960
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 83.1 (A)'10: 82.4 (A)'17: 82.1 (A)'22: 81.9 (A)'27: 83.2 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.0M'10: $0.0M'17: $0.0M'22: $0.0M'27: $0.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 83.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($47,298) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.495983 per $100 valuation: $0.406706 M&O + $0.089277 I&S) for City of New Chapel Hill. Source: Prior-Year Adopted Municipal Tax Rate Carried Forward (Smith County).
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$73
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.495983 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.8% YoYFreedom Score: 81.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY) — City of New Chapel Hill
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($45,544) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.495983 per $100 valuation) for City of New Chapel Hill.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$70
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.495983 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 81.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($41,863) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.494500 per $100 valuation) for City of New Chapel Hill.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$64
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4945 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 81.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of New Chapel Hill (Smith County) totaling $40,747. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4994 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$63
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.499445 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 81.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of New Chapel Hill (Smith County) totaling $39,289. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5059 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$60
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.505938 / $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$0.05M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $73Tax Rate: $0.495983Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.05M(+8.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $70Tax Rate: $0.495983Freedom: 81.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.04M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $64Tax Rate: $0.4945Freedom: 81.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.04M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $63Tax Rate: $0.499445Freedom: 81.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.04M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $60Tax Rate: $0.505938Freedom: 81.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.04M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $58Tax Rate: $0.50948Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.04M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $56Tax Rate: $0.514065Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.04M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $54Tax Rate: $0.523832Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.03M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $52Tax Rate: $0.528546Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.03M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $51Tax Rate: $0.531189Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.03M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $49Tax Rate: $0.533845Freedom: 82.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.03M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $47Tax Rate: $0.537048Freedom: 82.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.03M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $45Tax Rate: $0.54027Freedom: 82.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.03M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $44Tax Rate: $0.539189Freedom: 82.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.03M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $42Tax Rate: $0.542963Freedom: 82.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.03M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $41Tax Rate: $0.54242Freedom: 82.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.03M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $40Tax Rate: $0.546217Freedom: 82.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.02M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $38Tax Rate: $0.548948Freedom: 82.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.02M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $37Tax Rate: $0.550046Freedom: 82.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.02M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $35Tax Rate: $0.549496Freedom: 82.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.02M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $34Tax Rate: $0.550595Freedom: 82.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.02M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $32Tax Rate: $0.551696Freedom: 82.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.02M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $31Tax Rate: $0.551144Freedom: 82.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.02M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $30Tax Rate: $0.548388Freedom: 82.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.02M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $29Tax Rate: $0.550033Freedom: 83 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.02M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $28Tax Rate: $0.552233Freedom: 83 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.02M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $27Tax Rate: $0.554442Freedom: 83.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.02M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $26Tax Rate: $0.558323Freedom: 83.1 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 004-M-U-N-I-C-O-D-E-L-I-B-R • General RegulationOverreach: 60/100
M-u-n-i-c-o-d-e- -L-i-b-r-a-r-y- - -L-i-b-r-a-r-y- -|- -M-u-n-i-c-o-d-e- -L-i-b-r-a-r-y
Official General-Law Municipal Ordinance / Public Record for City of New Chapel Hill (Texas Local Government Code Type A/B/C General-Law Municipality): M-u-n-i-...
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of New Chapel Hill)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of New Chapel Hill)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of New Chapel Hill)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of New Chapel Hill)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (City of New Chapel Hill)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of New Chapel Hill)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of New Chapel Hill)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (City of New Chapel Hill)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of New Chapel Hill ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of New Chapel Hill ...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of New Chapel Hill ...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of New Chapel Hill ...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of New Chapel Hill ...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of New Chapel Hill ...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of New Chapel Hill ...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of New Chapel Hill
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of New Chapel Hill ...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of New Chapel Hill Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 83 (18.8% of 442 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Rita Turner WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Henry Falgoust WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Jason Pinkerton WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Nicole Mathis WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Kenneth Carnes WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Mayor
Riley Harris WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 128 (29.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
64.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 128 (29.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
60.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (28.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
57.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of New Chapel Hill Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 443 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Riley Harris WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (41 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Controls2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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5: 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Expansion2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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 Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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 Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of New Chapel Hill 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions