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CITY • Bexar County, TX
City of Somerset
Population / Scale
1,843
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.808776
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$3.3M
+4.4% YoY • +32.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$2.03M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.6 pts
1Y: +0.9 pts • 10Y: -1.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.9 pts
61.1 (C) → 54.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+32.8% (5Y)
10Y: +62.2% • Since '00: +232.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0521
FY 22: $0.7567 → FY 27: $0.8088
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 61.1 (C)'10: 58.2 (D)'17: 56 (D)'22: 54.8 (D)'27: 54.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.0M'10: $1.5M'17: $2.0M'22: $2.5M'27: $3.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Somerset
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($3,314,920) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.808776 per $100 valuation: $0.779721 M&O + $0.029055 I&S) for City of Somerset. Source: Bexar County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$3.3M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,799
Public Safety: $1.1M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.808776 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+9.1% YoYFreedom Score: 53.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. ORDINANCE-22-14-SET-TAX-RATES-2022-2023) — City of Somerset
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($3,175,820) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.744305 per $100 valuation) for City of Somerset.
Total Appropriation
$3.2M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,723
Public Safety: $1.1M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.744305 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 53.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Somerset
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,912,203) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.716651 per $100 valuation) for City of Somerset.
Total Appropriation
$2.9M
General Fund
$1.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,580
Public Safety: $1.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.716651 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 54 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Somerset
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Somerset (Bexar County) totaling $2,779,880. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7567 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.8M
General Fund
$1.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,508
Public Safety: $0.9M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.756719 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 54.4 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Somerset
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Somerset (Bexar County) totaling $2,630,719. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7567 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.6M
General Fund
$1.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,427
Public Safety: $0.9M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.756719 / $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$3.31M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $1,799Tax Rate: $0.808776Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$3.18M(+9.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,723Tax Rate: $0.744305Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$2.91M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $1,580Tax Rate: $0.716651Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$2.78M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $1,508Tax Rate: $0.756719Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$2.63M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,427Tax Rate: $0.756719Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$2.50M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,355Tax Rate: $0.756719Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$2.38M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,292Tax Rate: $0.7658Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$2.28M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,236Tax Rate: $0.781882Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$2.20M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,194Tax Rate: $0.790483Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$2.12M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,152Tax Rate: $0.804712Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$2.04M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,109Tax Rate: $0.810345Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.94M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,055Tax Rate: $0.816828Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.86M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,010Tax Rate: $0.811927Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.78M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $968Tax Rate: $0.808679Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.72M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $935Tax Rate: $0.806253Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.64M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $891Tax Rate: $0.80464Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.56M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $847Tax Rate: $0.810272Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.51M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $817Tax Rate: $0.813513Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.45M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $785Tax Rate: $0.812699Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.39M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $755Tax Rate: $0.811886Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.33M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $722Tax Rate: $0.807015Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.28M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $696Tax Rate: $0.810243Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.23M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $669Tax Rate: $0.817535Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.18M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $642Tax Rate: $0.8159Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.13M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $612Tax Rate: $0.81998Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.08M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $584Tax Rate: $0.81834Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.04M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $563Tax Rate: $0.821613Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.00M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $540Tax Rate: $0.822435Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 23-03 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 23-03 – Zone Change I-2 to B-2 (Undeveloped Property Barnesburg Rd and KY 80 Parcel# 089-0-0-03.3) (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 23-02 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 23-02 – Zone Change B-3 to R-3 (Undeveloped Property Early and Conley Dr) (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 24-09 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 24-09 – Amend Ordinance 00-18 changing 75 Bluegrass Dr to R-1A (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 24-16 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 24-16 – Assistance Agreement for KIA loan C22-002 (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 22-20 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 22-20 – Zone Change B-3 to R-3 (509 Bourne Ave) (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 24-15 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 24-15 – Amend wastewater treatment program modifications in regards to local limits (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 24-08 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 24-08 – Amend Ordinance 00-18 changing 200 and 202 Bourne Ave from R-3 to R-1A (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 24-06 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 24-06 – Amend Ordinance 00-18 to address cannabis regulation (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 24-02 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 24-02 – Knox Box Ordinance (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 25-02 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Municipal Order 25-02 – Citizen Comments (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2025...
Ord. 25-01 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Municipal Order 25-01 – CDBG Grant Funding (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2025...
Ord. 25-26 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 25-26 – Zone Change R1-B2 Mercury Blvd (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2025...
Ord. 25-25 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 25-25 – Zone Change R1-B2 461 (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2025...
Ord. 25-23 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 25-23 – Zone Change B2-R2 Tucker Lane (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2025...
Ord. 25-20 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 25-20 – Zone Change R1-R3 Parkers Mill Way (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2025...
Ord. 25-09 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 25-09 – Stonebrook Development R-1 to R-3 (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2025...
Ord. 25-08 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 25-08 – Menlo Farms R1 to B2 (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2025...
Ord. 26-14 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 26-14 – Closing of Macedonia Way (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2026...
Ord. 26-09 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 26-09 – Zone Change (R1 to R3 and R1A Darling Way) (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2026...
Ord. 26-08 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 26-08 – Zone Change (B2 S Hwy 27) (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2026...
Ord. 26-05 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 26-05 – Communications Services (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2026...
Ord. 26-03 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 26-03 – Zone Change (R2 to B2 Alexander Drive) (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2026...
Ord. 25-29 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 25-29 – Zone Change B2 4700 S Hwy 27 (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2026...
Ord. 23-08 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance 23-08 – Burning and Setting Fires (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Ord. 23-09 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Ordinance 23-09 – Closing of Tarter Drive (City of Somerset)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Somerset official repository (https://www.cityofsomerset.com/wp-content/uploads/2024...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Somerset Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 238 (19.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Jonathan Gutierrez WINNER
100.0% (209 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Jesse Vidales WINNER
100.0% (209 votes)Mayor
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
100.0% (209 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Anthony Mendoza WINNER
100.0% (209 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Patrick Orosco WINNER
100.0% (209 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Jennifer Padilla Martinez WINNER
100.0% (209 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (19.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
54.0% (129 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 213 (17.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
63.0% (134 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (79 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (20.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
54.0% (136 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 313 (25.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
67.0% (210 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (20.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
62.0% (156 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 313 (25.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
58.0% (182 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (131 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 376 (30.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
71.0% (267 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (20.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
62.0% (156 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 263 (21.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
57.0% (150 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (113 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 263 (21.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
59.0% (155 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 363 (29.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
57.0% (207 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (156 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 313 (25.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
64.0% (200 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (20.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
61.0% (153 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (23.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
63.0% (181 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 213 (17.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
61.0% (130 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 338 (27.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
63.0% (213 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 313 (25.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
61.0% (191 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (122 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 276 (22.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
65.0% (179 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (97 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 301 (24.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
71.0% (214 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (87 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 338 (27.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
66.0% (223 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 376 (30.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
71.0% (267 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 326 (26.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
65.0% (212 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 263 (21.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
68.0% (179 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Somerset Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 326 (26.0% of 1,253 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lydia P. Hernandez WINNER
57.0% (186 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (140 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: 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 Expenditure2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: 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: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Acquisition2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset City Council Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Somerset 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings