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CITY • Nolan County, TX
City of Sweetwater
Population / Scale
10,196
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5112
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.8M
+4.2% YoY • +10.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$11.25M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.6 pts
1Y: -0.4 pts • 10Y: -1.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.2 pts
62.6 (C) → 58.4 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.0%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+10.9% (5Y)
10Y: +29.8% • Since '00: +124.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0368
FY 22: $0.5480 → FY 27: $0.5112
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62.6 (C)'10: 60.9 (C)'17: 59.7 (D)'22: 59 (D)'27: 58.4 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.7M'10: $7.9M'17: $9.9M'22: $11.6M'27: $12.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Sweetwater Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Sweetwater Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Sweetwater Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/sweetwater/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-10-02
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 58.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sweetwater
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,831,169) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.511200 per $100 valuation: $0.411200 M&O + $0.100000 I&S) for City of Sweetwater. Source: Nolan County Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$12.8M
General Fund
$8.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,258
Public Safety: $4.2M (33%)
0Public Works: $3.6M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5112 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-8) — City of Sweetwater
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($12,317,528) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.513613 per $100 valuation) for City of Sweetwater.
Total Appropriation
$12.3M
General Fund
$7.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,208
Public Safety: $4.0M (33%)
0Public Works: $3.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.513613 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sweetwater
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($12,632,698) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.506817 per $100 valuation) for City of Sweetwater.
Total Appropriation
$12.6M
General Fund
$8.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,239
Public Safety: $4.2M (33%)
0Public Works: $3.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.506817 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 58.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sweetwater
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Sweetwater (Nolan County) totaling $12,207,864. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5072 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$12.2M
General Fund
$7.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,197
Public Safety: $4.0M (33%)
0Public Works: $3.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.50715 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 59 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sweetwater
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Sweetwater (Nolan County) totaling $11,891,549. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5075 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.9M
General Fund
$7.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,166
Public Safety: $3.9M (33%)
0Public Works: $3.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5075 / $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$12.83M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $1,258Tax Rate: $0.5112Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$12.32M(-2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $1,208Tax Rate: $0.513613Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$12.63M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $1,239Tax Rate: $0.506817Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$12.21M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $1,197Tax Rate: $0.50715Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$11.89M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $1,166Tax Rate: $0.5075Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$11.57M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $1,134Tax Rate: $0.5480Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$11.24M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $1,103Tax Rate: $0.554576Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$10.90M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $1,069Tax Rate: $0.558458Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$10.62M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $1,041Tax Rate: $0.563484Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$10.28M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,008Tax Rate: $0.569682Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$9.88M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $969Tax Rate: $0.57253Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$9.57M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $939Tax Rate: $0.57253Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$9.31M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $913Tax Rate: $0.571957Freedom: 60 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$8.96M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $879Tax Rate: $0.573673Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$8.65M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $849Tax Rate: $0.575394Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.40M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $824Tax Rate: $0.579422Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.11M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $795Tax Rate: $0.577104Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$7.89M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $773Tax Rate: $0.581144Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.64M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $750Tax Rate: $0.583469Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.42M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.58872Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.21M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $707Tax Rate: $0.586954Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.02M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $688Tax Rate: $0.591063Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.79M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $666Tax Rate: $0.588108Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.61M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $648Tax Rate: $0.592813Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.37M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $625Tax Rate: $0.593999Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.15M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $604Tax Rate: $0.599345Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.92M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $581Tax Rate: $0.597547Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.71M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $560Tax Rate: $0.594559Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 16 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 16 - LAKES AND WATERCOURSES (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - LAKES AND WATERCOURSES....
Chapter 13 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 13 - SOLID WASTE (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - SOLID WASTE....
Chapter 8 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 8 - CITY CEMETERY (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - CITY CEMETERY....
Chapter 15.5 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 15.5 - HUMAN RELATIONS (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15.5 - HUMAN RELATIONS....
Chapter 12 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 12 - FOOD AND FOOD HANDLERS (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - FOOD AND FOOD HANDLERS....
Chapter 4 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 4 - ALARM SYSTEMS (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ALARM SYSTEMS....
Chapter 15 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 15 - HOUSING (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - HOUSING....
Chapter 1 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 9 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 9 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES....
Chapter 11 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 11 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION....
Chapter 2 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 6 - ANIMALS AND FOWL (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ANIMALS AND FOWL....
Chapter 21 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 21 - NUISANCES (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 21 - NUISANCES....
Chapter 18 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 18 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES....
Chapter 19 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 19 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC....
Chapter 17 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 17 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 25 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 25 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 25 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS....
Chapter 28 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 28 - VEHICLES FOR HIRE (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 28 - VEHICLES FOR HIRE....
Chapter 5 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 5 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 10 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 10 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 7 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 7 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION....
Chapter 3 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 3 - AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT....
Chapter 27 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 27 - TAXATION (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 27 - TAXATION....
Chapter 14 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 14 - HEALTH (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - HEALTH....
Chapter 20 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 20 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Sweetwater Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,317 (19.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
100.0% (1,158 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Ricky Castro WINNER
100.0% (1,158 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
John McPherson WINNER
100.0% (1,158 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Stacy Boil WINNER
100.0% (1,158 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Kerry Baker WINNER
100.0% (1,158 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,387 (20.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
65.0% (902 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (485 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,179 (17.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
56.0% (660 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (519 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-05-01
City of Sweetwater 2021 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,040 (15.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
64.0% (666 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (374 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,664 (24.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
59.0% (982 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (682 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,149 (31.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
59.0% (1,268 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (881 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,149 (31.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
66.0% (1,418 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (731 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,872 (27.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
71.0% (1,329 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (543 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,872 (27.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
69.0% (1,292 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (580 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,456 (21.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
63.0% (917 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (539 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,456 (21.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
71.0% (1,034 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (422 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,525 (22.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
66.0% (1,007 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (518 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,040 (15.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
66.0% (686 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (354 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,803 (26.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
63.0% (1,136 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (667 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,080 (30.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
55.0% (1,144 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (936 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,941 (28.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
59.0% (1,145 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (796 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,941 (28.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
57.0% (1,106 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (835 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,011 (29.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
66.0% (1,327 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (684 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 971 (14.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
67.0% (651 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (320 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,179 (17.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
67.0% (790 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (389 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,872 (27.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
62.0% (1,161 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (711 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,040 (15.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
68.0% (707 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (333 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 971 (14.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
65.0% (631 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (340 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Sweetwater Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,803 (26.0% of 6,933 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Dr. Jerod Peek WINNER
71.0% (1,280 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (523 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - October 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to order.2: 2. Invocation.3: 3. Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas.4: 4. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon approval of minut es for meeting s held on5: 5. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions : [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on6: 6. Action Items:7: A. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon approval of the Quarterly Investment8: B. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon awarding bids for the purchase of fuel, oil9: C. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon the reappointments of Ms. Carol Gotcher10: D. Public Hearing and Presentation: To declare structure on described property within City11: 1. Public Hearing: Address: 502 Cedar Street12: E. City Council to discuss, consider, and act upon approval of an Interlocal Agreement13: F. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon approval of a Memorandum of14: 7. City Manager’s Report15: A. National Night Out16: B. Sweetwater Reporter Readers’ Choice Winners17: 8. Adjournment2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - September 15, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to order.2: 2. Invocation.3: 3. Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas.4: 4. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions : [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on5: 5. Action Items:6: A. Public Hearing: City Council to enter into public hearing and discuss the proposed M&O9: E. Resolution: City Council to discuss, consider and act upon approval of Resolution10: F. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon authorizing funding for an Incentive11: G. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon the appointments of Mrs. Patience McCoy12: 6. City Manger’s Report13: A. Lease Agreement with Avenger Field and WASP14: 7. Adjournment7: B. Ordinance: City Council to discuss, consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance to8: C. Ordinance: City Council to discuss, consider and act upon approval of Appropriations2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - September 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to order.2: 2. Invocation.3: 3. Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas.4: 4. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon approval of minut es for meeting held on5: 5. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions : [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on6: 6. Presentation: City Council to hear a presentation from Mr. Sam Lilly with GrantWorks regarding7: 7. Action Items:8: A. Public Hearing: City Council to enter into public hearing and discuss the Fiscal Year 20269: B. Public Hearing: City Council to enter into public hearing and discuss the proposed M&O11: E. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon a pproval of the SEED Municipal12: F. City Council to discuss, consider and act upon the appointment s of three (3) board13: G. Public Hearing and Presentation: To declare structures on described properties within14: 1. Public Hearing: Address: 205 Bell Street15: 2. Public Hearing: Address: 307 West Avenue B16: 3. Public Hearing: Address: 808 Murrah Street17: 4. Public Hearing: Address: 1307 Walnut Street18: 8. City Manager’s Report19: A. National Night Out – October 6, 202620: B. Fire Department – Car Seat Safety Event21: C. Lake Sweetwater Golf Course22: D. Sweetwater Stories23: 9. Closed Session: Called in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code,24: 10. Reconvene25: 11. Adjournment10: C. Ordinance: City Council to discuss, consider and act upon an Ordinance Amending the2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - August 11, 2026
2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - July 14, 2026
2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - June 09, 2026
2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - May 14, 2026
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - May 12, 2026
2026-04-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - April 23, 2026
2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - April 14, 2026
2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - March 10, 2026
2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - February 10, 2026
2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater - January 13, 2026
2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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 Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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 Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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 Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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 Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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 Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Sweetwater 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 Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition