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CITY • Young County, TX

City of Olney

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 51.5/100▼ -1.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1054 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #271 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
54.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
47.4/100
Debt Burden
53.2/100
Population / Scale
3,019
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.765223
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.4M
+5.3% YoY • +27.5% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$15.63M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

CS
Chuck Stennett
Councilmember, Place 1
olneygov@cityofolneytx.com
CB
Colson Ballard
Councilmember, Place 5
olneygov@cityofolneytx.com
RR
Rue Rogers
Mayor
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SL
Sammy Livingston
Councilmember, Place 4
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SN
Steven Nurre
Councilmember, Place 2
olneygov@cityofolneytx.com
TS
Thea Sullivan
Councilmember, Place 3
olneygov@cityofolneytx.com

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Olney Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Olney Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Olney Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/olney/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH
Last Codified Supplement: 2024-01-18

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Olney
Official PDF

FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,441,999) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.765223 per $100 valuation: $0.765223 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Olney. Source: Young County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,471
Public Safety: $1.2M (26%)
0
Public Works: $1.0M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.765223 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-6) — City of Olney
Official PDF

Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,218,423) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.862126 per $100 valuation) for City of Olney.

Total Appropriation
$4.2M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,397
Public Safety: $1.1M (26%)
0
Public Works: $0.9M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.862126 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Olney
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,001,904) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.978200 per $100 valuation) for City of Olney.

Total Appropriation
$4.0M
General Fund
$2.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,326
Public Safety: $1.0M (25%)
0
Public Works: $0.8M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9782 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Olney
Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Olney (Young County) totaling $3,856,514. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9782 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.9M
General Fund
$1.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,277
Public Safety: $1.0M (25%)
0
Public Works: $0.8M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.978221 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 52.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Olney
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Olney (Young County) totaling $3,679,879. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6856 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.7M
General Fund
$1.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,219
Public Safety: $0.9M (25%)
0
Public Works: $0.8M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.685554 / $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$4.44M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,471Tax Rate: $0.765223Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2026$4.22M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,397Tax Rate: $0.862126Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2025$4.00M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,326Tax Rate: $0.9782Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2024$3.86M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $1,277Tax Rate: $0.978221Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2023$3.68M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $1,219Tax Rate: $0.685554Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$3.48M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,154Tax Rate: $0.7476Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2021$3.36M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,112Tax Rate: $0.760309Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2020$3.23M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,068Tax Rate: $0.773234Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2019$3.12M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,032Tax Rate: $0.782513Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2018$3.01M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $996Tax Rate: $0.787991Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2017$2.86M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $947Tax Rate: $0.789567Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2016$2.73M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $904Tax Rate: $0.78483Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2015$2.59M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $859Tax Rate: $0.791109Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2014$2.49M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $824Tax Rate: $0.787153Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2013$2.38M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $789Tax Rate: $0.783217Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2012$2.29M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $758Tax Rate: $0.7887Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2011$2.18M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $723Tax Rate: $0.783968Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2010$2.10M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $694Tax Rate: $0.789456Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2009$2.01M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $664Tax Rate: $0.784719Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2008$1.93M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $639Tax Rate: $0.78315Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2007$1.86M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $616Tax Rate: $0.783933Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2006$1.80M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $595Tax Rate: $0.780013Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2005$1.71M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $567Tax Rate: $0.780793Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2004$1.64M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $544Tax Rate: $0.78782Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2003$1.58M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $525Tax Rate: $0.783093Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2002$1.51M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $499Tax Rate: $0.787792Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2001$1.44M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $476Tax Rate: $0.786216Freedom: 60 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2000$1.38M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $457Tax Rate: $0.788575Freedom: 60.3 (C)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. 2026-6 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
6. Consider on Adopting Ordinance O9-26 FY 2026-2027 Municipal Appropriations Budget
6. Consider on Adopting Ordinance O9-26 FY 2026-2027 Municipal Appropriations Budget...
Ord. 2026-7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
7. Discuss and Consider Ordinance O10-26 Adopting FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate
7. Discuss and Consider Ordinance O10-26 Adopting FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate...
Ord. 2026-9 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
9. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O8-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement
9. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O8-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
8. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O7-26 Approving and Adopting a Project Plan
8. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O7-26 Approving and Adopting a Project Plan...
Ord. 2026-12 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
12. Discuss and Consider the Proposed 2026 No New Revenue Tax Rate by Record Vote
12. Discuss and Consider the Proposed 2026 No New Revenue Tax Rate by Record Vote...
Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
7. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O7-26 Approving and Adopting a Project Plan and
7. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O7-26 Approving and Adopting a Project Plan and...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
8. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O8-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement Under
8. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O8-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement Under...
Ord. 2026-14 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
14. Review, Discuss and Consider Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board
14. Review, Discuss and Consider Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board...
Ord. 2026-06-22-9 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
9. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R11-26 Authorizing TxDot as Agent for Airport Runway
9. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R11-26 Authorizing TxDot as Agent for Airport Runway...
Ord. 2026-06-22-11 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
11. Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Current Olney Economic Development Corporation
11. Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Current Olney Economic Development Corporation...
Ord. 2026-06-22-7 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
7. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R9-26-A Resolution to Adopt and Allocate Funds for an
7. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R9-26-A Resolution to Adopt and Allocate Funds for an...
Ord. 2026-06-22-8 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
8. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R10-26 Requesting Financial Assistance From the Texas
8. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R10-26 Requesting Financial Assistance From the Texas...
Ord. 2026-6 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
6. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O6-26 Renaming Bankhead Rd to Leberman
6. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O6-26 Renaming Bankhead Rd to Leberman...
Ord. 2026-06-08-17 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
17. Review, Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Olney Economic Development Corporation
17. Review, Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Olney Economic Development Corporation...
Ord. 2026-06-08-10 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
10. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R8-26 to Change the Signatories on City of Olney
10. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R8-26 to Change the Signatories on City of Olney...
Ord. 2026-06-08-13 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
13. Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Current Olney Economic Development Corporation
13. Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Current Olney Economic Development Corporation...
Ord. 2026-12 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
12. Discuss and Consider Ordinance O6-26 to Rename Street
12. Discuss and Consider Ordinance O6-26 to Rename Street...
Ord. 2026-05-11-10 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
10. Discuss and Consider Water Fees at City Parks
10. Discuss and Consider Water Fees at City Parks...
Ord. 2026-05-11-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
6. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R7-26 Confirming Canvass of the Returns and Declaring
6. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R7-26 Confirming Canvass of the Returns and Declaring...
Ord. 2026-05-11-11 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
11. Discuss and Consider Electricity Provider Contracts in Order to Lock in Rates Prior to the
11. Discuss and Consider Electricity Provider Contracts in Order to Lock in Rates Prior to the...
Ord. 2026-6 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
6. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O2-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement
6. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O2-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement...
Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
7. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O3-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement
7. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O3-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement...
Ord. 2026-9 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
9. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O5-26 Approving a Development and
9. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O5-26 Approving a Development and...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
8. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O4-26 Approving a Development Agreement
8. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O4-26 Approving a Development Agreement...
Ord. 2026-9 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
9. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O2-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement Under
9. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O2-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement Under...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11

May 2026 City of Olney Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 389 (19.0% of 2,052 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor
Rue Rogers WINNER
100.0% (342 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
Chuck Stennett WINNER
100.0% (342 votes)
Councilmember, Place 5
Colson Ballard WINNER
100.0% (342 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Steven Nurre WINNER
100.0% (342 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3
Thea Sullivan WINNER
100.0% (342 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4
Sammy Livingston WINNER
100.0% (342 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 616 (30.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
54.0% (333 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (283 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 575 (28.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
55.0% (316 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (259 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 513 (25.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
64.0% (328 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (185 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 431 (21.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
69.0% (297 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (134 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 431 (21.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
72.0% (310 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (121 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 513 (25.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
60.0% (308 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (205 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 513 (25.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
61.0% (313 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (200 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 636 (31.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
59.0% (375 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (261 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 575 (28.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
72.0% (414 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (161 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 328 (16.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
70.0% (230 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (98 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 472 (23.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
57.0% (269 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (203 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 452 (22.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
61.0% (276 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (176 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 636 (31.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
69.0% (439 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (197 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 595 (29.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
57.0% (339 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (256 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 287 (14.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
71.0% (204 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (83 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 554 (27.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
69.0% (382 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (172 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 287 (14.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
64.0% (184 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (103 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 287 (14.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
66.0% (189 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (98 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 452 (22.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
55.0% (249 votes)
David C. Morales
45.0% (203 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 534 (26.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
68.0% (363 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (171 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 390 (19.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
72.0% (281 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (109 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 370 (18.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
62.0% (229 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 636 (31.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
54.0% (343 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (293 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Olney Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 431 (21.0% of 2,053 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Rue Rogers WINNER
61.0% (263 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (168 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)

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2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - October 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss and Consider Reappointing Shirley Jeter and Dianna Kunkel to the Olney Housing6: 6. Discuss and Consider Interlocal Cooperation Funding Agreement with Young County for Bond7: 7. Discuss and Consider Sale of Property Commonly Known as the Street Address 316 West8: 8. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to Members of the City Council9: 9. Adjourn10: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &11: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are12: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may
2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - September 28, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss and Consider Olney Economic Development Corporation (O.E.D.C.) FY 2025-2026 Budget6: 6. Discuss and Consider Olney Economic Development Corporation (O.E.D.C.) FY 2026-2027 Budget7: 7. Discuss Olney Economic Development Corporation Policies and Procedures8: 8. Discuss City Street Rehabilitation9: 9. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to Members of the City Council10: 10. Adjourn11: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &12: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are13: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - September 14, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Public Hearing8: 8. Discuss and Consider Interlocal Agreement Between Young County and the City of Olney9: 9. Discuss and Consider Olney Economic Development Corporation (O.E.D.C.) FY 2025-2026 Budget10: 10. Discuss and Consider Olney Economic Development Corporation (O.E.D.C.) FY 2026-2027 Budget11: 11. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to Members of the City Council12: 12. Adjourn13: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &14: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are15: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may6: 6. Consider on Adopting Ordinance O9-26 FY 2026-2027 Municipal Appropriations Budget7: 7. Discuss and Consider Ordinance O10-26 Adopting FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate
2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - August 24, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss and Consider Pilot Program Recommendations from Jacob & Martin6: 6. Discuss and Consider Accepting a Recommendation from Corlett, Probst and Boyd to Award the7: 7. Discuss Entering Into Interlocal Agreement with Young County to Approve Dozer Training on the10: 10. Discuss Proposed City of Olney Municipal Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Propose11: 11. Discuss and Consider Authorizing City Administrator, Andy Wolfe, to File the Proposed 2026-202713: 13. Discuss and Consider Setting a Date of September 14, 2026, for the Public Hearing on the Proposed14: 14. Discuss and Consider Authorizing Publication and Posting of All Required Budget and Property Tax15: 15. Departmental Monthly Reports16: 16. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to Members of the City Council17: 17. Adjourn18: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &19: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are20: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may12: 12. Discuss and Consider the Proposed 2026 No New Revenue Tax Rate by Record Vote8: 8. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O7-26 Approving and Adopting a Project Plan9: 9. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O8-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement
2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - August 10, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
13: 13. Adjourn1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss, Consider and Accept 2023 Audit Report6: 6. Discuss and Consider the Nomination and Vote for the Texas Health Benefits Pool Region 5 Board9: 9. Discuss Manufactured Homes and Zoning10: 10. Discuss Tax Rates11: 11. Discuss First Draft of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget12: 12. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to Members of the City Council14: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &15: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are16: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may7: 7. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O7-26 Approving and Adopting a Project Plan and8: 8. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O8-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement Under
2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - July 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss and Consider Texas Municipal Retirement System 2026-2027 Participation Rate6: 6. Discuss and Consider Long-Term Lease Agreement for Local Cub Scout Pack 414 to Lease the Cub7: 7. Discuss and Consider Texas Communities Group Bid Submission for Property Located at 402 West8: 8. Executive Session: Conduct Contract Negotiations with City Attorney Dan Branum9: 9. Discuss and Consider Any Action(s) as a Result of the Executive Session10: 10. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to Members of the City Council11: 11. Adjourn12: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &13: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are14: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may
2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - June 22, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss and Consider Long-Term Lease Agreement for Local Cub Scout Pack 414 to Lease the Cub10: 10. Discuss and Consider Additional Time with Doug Martella of ZacFinance12: 12. Discuss and Consider New Project by the Olney Economic Development Corporation (O.E.D.C.)13: 13. Discuss and Consider Appointment to the Olney Economic Development Corporation (O.E.D.C.)15: 15. Monthly Departmental Reports16: 16. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to Members of the City Council17: 17. Adjourn18: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &19: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are20: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may11: 11. Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Current Olney Economic Development Corporation14: 14. Review, Discuss and Consider Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board6: 6. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O6-26 Renaming Bankhead Rd to Leberman8: 8. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R10-26 Requesting Financial Assistance From the Texas9: 9. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R11-26 Authorizing TxDot as Agent for Airport Runway7: 7. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R9-26-A Resolution to Adopt and Allocate Funds for an
2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - June 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Swearing In of City Administrator Andy Wolfe6: 6. Discuss and Consider Proposal Presented by Chris Garcia, Cub Master for Local Cub Scout Pack7: 7. Airport Update Presented by Jim Hirsch8: 8. Discuss and Consider Speed Humps on Hamilton Street9: 9. Discuss and Consider Young County Appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 211: 11. Discuss and Consider Texas Health Benefits (TXHB) 2026-2027 Health Insurance Rate Quotes14: 14. Discuss and Consider Creating a New Project by the Olney Economic Development Corporation15: 15. Discuss and Consider Transferring Real Property from the City of Olney to the Olney Economic16: 16. Discuss and Consider the Purchase of Real Property for the Benefit of the Olney Economic13: 13. Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Current Olney Economic Development Corporation18: 18. Discuss and Consider the Appointment and Re-appointments to the Olney Economic Development19: 19. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to members of the City Council20: 20. Adjourn21: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &22: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are23: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may12: 12. Discuss and Consider Ordinance O6-26 to Rename Street17: 17. Review, Discuss and Consider Amendments to the Olney Economic Development Corporation10: 10. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R8-26 to Change the Signatories on City of Olney
2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - May 11, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Canvass of Election Results7: 7. Sign Certificates of Election and Statement of Officers8: 8. Discuss and Consider Accepting City Attorney Bill Myers Letter of Resignation9: 9. Discuss and Consider Appointing Dan Branum as City Attorney12: 12. Discuss and Consider Rescheduling the May 25, 2026 Council Meeting due to Memorial Day13: 13. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to members of the City Council14: 14. Adjourn15: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &16: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are17: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may10: 10. Discuss and Consider Water Fees at City Parks6: 6. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R7-26 Confirming Canvass of the Returns and Declaring11: 11. Discuss and Consider Electricity Provider Contracts in Order to Lock in Rates Prior to the
2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - April 27, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss and Consider Proclamation P3-26 by the City of Olney Proclaiming May 3-9, 202610: 10. Discuss and Consider Resolution R6-26 Appointing and Confirming Board Members for the Board11: 11. Monthly Departmental Reports12: 12. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to members of the City Council13: 13. Adjourn14: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &15: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are16: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may9: 9. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O5-26 Approving a Development and6: 6. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O2-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement7: 7. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O3-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement8: 8. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Ordinance O4-26 Approving a Development Agreement
2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - April 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss First Baptist Church’s request to construct awning across alleyway6: 6. Discuss and Consider Proclamation by the City of Olney in Support of the Stars & Stripes7: 7. Discuss the Process to Change a Street Name8: 8. Discus and Consider Appointment of City of Olney Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (T.I.R.Z.)13: 13. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to members of the City Council14: 14. Adjourn15: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &16: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are17: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may10: 10. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O3-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement Under11: 11. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O3-26 Approving a Development Agreement with12: 12. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O4-26 Approving a Development and Annexation9: 9. Discuss and Consider First Reading of Ordinance O2-26 Approving an Interlocal Agreement Under
2026-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - April 01, 2026

2026-03-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - March 25, 2026

2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - March 23, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)6: 6. Discuss and Consider Chamber of Commerce Music Series in the Park7: 7. Discuss and Consider Olney Hamilton Hospital District Agreement to Participate in the Tax8: 8. Discuss and Consider Olney Hamilton Hospital District Nomination for the T.I.R.Z. #2 Board9: 9. Discuss and Consider Young County Agreement to Participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment10: 10. Discuss and Consider Olney Economic Development Corporation (O.E.D.C.) Nominations for the11: 11. Olney Economic Development Corporation (O.E.D.C.) Update Presented by Tom Parker12: 12. Monthly Departmental Updates13: 13. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to members of the City Council14: 14. Adjourn15: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &16: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are17: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may5: 5. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R5-26 Denying the Request Made by Atmos Energy to
2026-03-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - March 19, 2026

2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - February 24, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss and Consider Quote Submitted by Doug Martella and ZacFinance to Assist with Audit6: 6. Discuss and Consider Dam Remediation and Fish Habitat at Lake Cooper11: 11. Proclaim April as Fair Housing Month12: 12. Monthly Departmental Updates13: 13. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to members of the City Council14: 15. Adjourn15: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &16: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are8: 8. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R2-26 Trust thru Transparency Grant9: 9. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R3-26 A Resolution to Designate Authorized Signatories for17: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may7: 7. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution R1-26 Community Patrol Grant10: 10. Discuss, Consider and Approve Resolution R4-26 A Resolution Adopting Required CDBG Civil
2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - February 09, 2026

2026-01-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - January 29, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Discuss and Consider O.E.D.C. Presentation of Documentation Submitted for Approval Pertaining6: 6. Discuss and Consider Presentation of Documentation Prepared by O.E.D.C. for the Formation of the8: 8. Discuss, Consider and Accept the Racial Profiling Report Submitted by Chief of Police Bryan9: 9. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to members of the City Council10: 10. Adjourn11: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &12: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are13: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may7: 7. Discuss and Consider Ordinance O1-26 Ordering the May 2, 2026 General Election and Sign Order
2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Olney - January 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Invocation3: 3. Citizen Comment Period with City Council4: 4. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)5: 5. Consider Authorizing City Secretary, Tammy Hourigan to Enter into Contract with Young County7: 7. Discuss and Consider Contractor Bid Selection Recommended by Jacob & Martin Pertaining to the8: 8. Discuss and Consider Bid Received from Texas Communities Group, LLC9: 9. Discuss Other Council Matters-Items of Concern to members of the City Council10: 10. Adjourn11: 1. OPEN FORUM RESPONSES: Per Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0169; Open Meeting &12: 2. ADA ACCESSIBILITY: This Facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are13: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Public Notice is given that the City Council reserves the right and may6: 6. Discuss and Consider Ordinance O1-26 Ordering the May 2, 2026 General Election and Sign Order
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