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CITY • Brazoria County, TX
City of West Columbia
Population / Scale
3,649
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5600
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$6.0M
+5.3% YoY • +21.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.52M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.2 pts
1Y: +0.3 pts • 10Y: -0.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.5 pts
69.4 (C) → 65.9 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.3% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.6% (5Y)
10Y: +43.2% • Since '00: +156.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2100
FY 22: $0.7700 → FY 27: $0.5600
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 69.4 (C)'10: 67.7 (C)'17: 66.7 (C)'22: 66.1 (C)'27: 65.9 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.3M'10: $3.3M'17: $4.2M'22: $5.0M'27: $6.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 65.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Columbia
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($6,033,661) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.560000 per $100 valuation: $0.488709 M&O + $0.071291 I&S) for City of West Columbia. Source: Brazoria County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$6.0M
General Fund
$3.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,654
Public Safety: $2.0M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.7M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5600 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 65.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-21) — City of West Columbia
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($5,729,428) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.656503 per $100 valuation) for City of West Columbia.
Total Appropriation
$5.7M
General Fund
$3.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,570
Public Safety: $1.9M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.6M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.656503 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 65.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Columbia
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($5,503,837) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.617205 per $100 valuation) for City of West Columbia.
Total Appropriation
$5.5M
General Fund
$3.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,508
Public Safety: $1.8M (32%)
0Public Works: $1.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.617205 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 66.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Columbia
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of West Columbia (Brazoria County) totaling $5,301,326. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6137 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$5.3M
General Fund
$3.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,453
Public Safety: $1.7M (32%)
0Public Works: $1.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.613716 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 66.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Columbia
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of West Columbia (Brazoria County) totaling $5,128,496. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7150 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$5.1M
General Fund
$3.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,405
Public Safety: $1.7M (32%)
0Public Works: $1.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7150 / $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$6.03M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $1,654Tax Rate: $0.5600Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$5.73M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $1,570Tax Rate: $0.656503Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$5.50M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $1,508Tax Rate: $0.617205Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$5.30M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $1,453Tax Rate: $0.613716Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$5.13M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,405Tax Rate: $0.7150Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$4.96M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $1,360Tax Rate: $0.7700Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$4.83M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $1,325Tax Rate: $0.78463Freedom: 66.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$4.64M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $1,272Tax Rate: $0.797969Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$4.51M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $1,235Tax Rate: $0.804353Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$4.34M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $1,188Tax Rate: $0.81481Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$4.21M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $1,155Tax Rate: $0.811551Freedom: 66.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$4.10M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $1,125Tax Rate: $0.809116Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$3.97M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $1,087Tax Rate: $0.813971Freedom: 66.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$3.82M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $1,047Tax Rate: $0.816413Freedom: 67.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$3.71M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $1,018Tax Rate: $0.816413Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$3.61M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $989Tax Rate: $0.819679Freedom: 67.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$3.47M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $951Tax Rate: $0.820499Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$3.35M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $917Tax Rate: $0.821319Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.25M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $890Tax Rate: $0.818855Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.13M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $857Tax Rate: $0.821312Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.03M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $830Tax Rate: $0.820491Freedom: 68.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.91M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $798Tax Rate: $0.81885Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$2.82M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $773Tax Rate: $0.820488Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.71M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $742Tax Rate: $0.821308Freedom: 68.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.60M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $713Tax Rate: $0.825415Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.52M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $692Tax Rate: $0.827066Freedom: 69 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.43M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $667Tax Rate: $0.832028Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.35M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $0.831196Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-09-14-19 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
19. Discuss and Consider Updating the International Building Codes and Standards Used by the City
19. Discuss and Consider Updating the International Building Codes and Standards Used by the City...
Ord. 2026-09-14-18 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
18. Consider Approval of Jackson Park Final Plat - 0.171-acre tract, out of the J.H. Bell 1 1/2 League
18. Consider Approval of Jackson Park Final Plat - 0.171-acre tract, out of the J.H. Bell 1 1/2 League...
Ord. 2026-15 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
15. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Charges for Water and Sewer
15. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Charges for Water and Sewer...
Ord. 2026-09-14-14 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
14. Consider Request from Brazoria County - 105 Prewitt Lane Permit Fees for HOME
14. Consider Request from Brazoria County - 105 Prewitt Lane Permit Fees for HOME...
Ord. 2026-22 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
22. Consider Ordinance Adopting the City of West Columbia's Tax Rate for 2026 and Apportioning
22. Consider Ordinance Adopting the City of West Columbia's Tax Rate for 2026 and Apportioning...
Ord. 2026-21 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
21. Consider Ordinance Approving and Adopting the City of West Columbia General Budget for
21. Consider Ordinance Approving and Adopting the City of West Columbia General Budget for...
Ord. 2026-19 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
19. Consider Record Vote to Propose a Tax Rate and Schedule a Public Hearing
19. Consider Record Vote to Propose a Tax Rate and Schedule a Public Hearing...
Ord. 2026-08-10-15 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
15. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Code Violations to be a Public Nuisance - 325 E. Brazos
15. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Code Violations to be a Public Nuisance - 325 E. Brazos...
Ord. 2026-08-10-14 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
14. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Code Violations to be a Public Nuisance - 313 N. 11th
14. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Code Violations to be a Public Nuisance - 313 N. 11th...
Ord. 2026-08-10-13 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
13. Consider Update on Code Enforcement Violations at 202 N. 15th St. - Jacqueline Viola Sparks
13. Consider Update on Code Enforcement Violations at 202 N. 15th St. - Jacqueline Viola Sparks...
Ord. 2026-07-13-14 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
18. Consider Update on Code Enforcement Violation(s): 305 N. 15th St. and 110 Carver St. - 2015
18. Consider Update on Code Enforcement Violation(s): 305 N. 15th St. and 110 Carver St. - 2015...
Ord. 2026-07-13-17 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
21. Consider Jackson Park Preliminary Plat - 0.171-acre tract, out of the J.H. Bell 1 1/2 League Grant
21. Consider Jackson Park Preliminary Plat - 0.171-acre tract, out of the J.H. Bell 1 1/2 League Grant...
Ord. 2026-07-13-18 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
22. Consider French Estates Final Plat - 4.152-acre tract, out of the J. H. Bell 1 1/2 League Grant,
22. Consider French Estates Final Plat - 4.152-acre tract, out of the J. H. Bell 1 1/2 League Grant,...
Ord. 2026-07-13-15 • Traffic & ThoroughfaresOverreach: 58/100
19. Consider Amending the Street Repair List - Congressional Appropriation - Crews Way St.
19. Consider Amending the Street Repair List - Congressional Appropriation - Crews Way St....
Ord. 2026-16 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
20. Consider Fee Schedule Amendment - Backflow Prevention Assembly Compliance Fee - Chapter
20. Consider Fee Schedule Amendment - Backflow Prevention Assembly Compliance Fee - Chapter...
Ord. 2026-07-13-13 • Traffic & ThoroughfaresOverreach: 58/100
17. Consider Update for Code Enforcement Violation (Recreational Vehicle) at 100 Damon Dr. -
17. Consider Update for Code Enforcement Violation (Recreational Vehicle) at 100 Damon Dr. -...
Ord. 2026-1 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
1. Consider Adopting the Amended Fee Schedule - Permits
1. Consider Adopting the Amended Fee Schedule - Permits...
Ord. 2026-1 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
1. Budget Workshop :
Enacted by City of West Columbia in City of West Columbia - June 08, 2026 on 2026-06-08 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). 1. Budget Workshop :...
Ord. 2026-05-11-12 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
12. Consider Statement of Qualifications and Proposal by Aoka - Permitting and Building
12. Consider Statement of Qualifications and Proposal by Aoka - Permitting and Building...
Ord. 2026-1 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
1. Budget Workshop :
Enacted by City of West Columbia in City of West Columbia - May 11, 2026 on 2026-05-11 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). 1. Budget Workshop :...
Ord. 2026-05-11-17 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
17. Consider Amendments to the City of West Columbia Employee Handbook (Personnel Policy)
17. Consider Amendments to the City of West Columbia Employee Handbook (Personnel Policy)...
Ord. 2026-04-13-13 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
13. Consider Taking Action to Approve a Contingent Fee Contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder
13. Consider Taking Action to Approve a Contingent Fee Contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder...
Ord. 2026-04-13-15 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
15. Consider Variance for Utility Line - 120 W. Texaco - Revive & Rehab Physical Therapy
15. Consider Variance for Utility Line - 120 W. Texaco - Revive & Rehab Physical Therapy...
Ord. 2026-04-13-17 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
17. Discuss Adopting an Updated Version of the International Building Code, International Plumbing
17. Discuss Adopting an Updated Version of the International Building Code, International Plumbing...
Ord. 2026-03-09-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of West Columbia - March 09, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of West Columbia on 2026-03-09. Official agenda docket items for City of West Columbia...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of West Columbia Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 471 (19.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Lauren Buchanan WINNER
100.0% (414 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Daniel Carreon WINNER
100.0% (414 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Misty Congdon WINNER
100.0% (414 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Rory Burke WINNER
100.0% (414 votes)Mayor
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
100.0% (414 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Robert Thomas WINNER
100.0% (414 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 571 (23.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
62.0% (354 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (217 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 670 (27.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
60.0% (402 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (268 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 769 (31.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
71.0% (546 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (223 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 670 (27.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
57.0% (382 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (288 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 744 (30.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
63.0% (469 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (275 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 744 (30.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
68.0% (506 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (238 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 397 (16.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
70.0% (278 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (119 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 496 (20.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
55.0% (273 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (223 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 521 (21.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
67.0% (349 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (172 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 645 (26.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
57.0% (368 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (277 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 596 (24.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
69.0% (411 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (185 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 695 (28.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
67.0% (466 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (229 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 422 (17.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
65.0% (274 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (148 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 670 (27.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
55.0% (369 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (301 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 720 (29.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
60.0% (432 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (288 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 695 (28.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
69.0% (480 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (215 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 422 (17.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
55.0% (232 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (190 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 645 (26.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
71.0% (458 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 645 (26.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
71.0% (458 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 596 (24.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
67.0% (399 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (197 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 769 (31.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
69.0% (531 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (238 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 496 (20.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
54.0% (268 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (228 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 670 (27.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
61.0% (409 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (261 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of West Columbia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 347 (14.0% of 2,481 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Laurie Beal Kincannon WINNER
66.0% (229 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (118 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - September 28, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Discuss and Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Procure an Engineering Firm and Grant2: 2. Consider Payment No. 4 - Langford Community Management Services - MIT Resilient3: 3. Consider Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County - FY27 Road Project Request Summary4: 4. Consider Agreement with Brazoria County - 2026-2027 CDBG Grant - West Columbia Drainage5: 5. Discuss and Consider Request for Execution of Subordination of Lien in Favor of Investar Bank,6: 6. Consider Budget Adjustment No. 2 - 2025-2026 City of West Columbia General Budget7: 7. Consider Budget Adjustment No. 1 - 2026-2027 City of West Columbia General Budget2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - September 14, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. City Hall * County Street Paving * Public Works * Incode Update * Police Department * Grants2: 2. Previous Meeting Minutes3: 3. Treasurer Report4: 4. Municipal Court Report5: 5. Police Department Report6: 6. Fire Marshal Report7: 7. Public Works Report8: 8. City Engineer Report9: 9. Tourism Director Report10: 10. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Funding Recommendations11: 11. Consider Request by Scott Leopold for Information - Removal of 106 N. Broad St.12: 12. Consider Action Authorizing the City Manager to Proceed with the Water and Wastewater Self-13: 13. Discuss First Capitol Pool Options16: 16. Consider Approving the Scope of Services for Department of Housing and Urban Development17: 17. Consider Declaring City Equipment as Surplus and Authorizing its Donation or Disposal - 199620: 20. Consider Approving the Transfer of Ownership of the First Capitol Replica Building to the Texas23: 23. Action as Result of Executive Session15: 15. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Charges for Water and Sewer21: 21. Consider Ordinance Approving and Adopting the City of West Columbia General Budget for22: 22. Consider Ordinance Adopting the City of West Columbia's Tax Rate for 2026 and Apportioning18: 18. Consider Approval of Jackson Park Final Plat - 0.171-acre tract, out of the J.H. Bell 1 1/2 League14: 14. Consider Request from Brazoria County - 105 Prewitt Lane Permit Fees for HOME19: 19. Discuss and Consider Updating the International Building Codes and Standards Used by the City2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - August 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. 2026/2027 Budget Public Hearing2: 2. Consider the 2nd Reading of the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation's3: 3. Consider the 2nd Reading of the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation's4: 4. Consider Request by Jordash Sparks Regarding Abatement at 202 N. 15th St. - Jaqueline Viola5: 5. Budget Workshop6: 6. Consider Acting on the 2026/2027 City of West Columbia General Budget2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - August 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Previous Meeting(s) Minutes2: 2. Treasurer Report3: 3. Police Department Report4: 4. Municipal Court Report5: 5. Fire Marshal Report6: 6. Public Works Report7: 7. City Engineer Report8: 8. Tourism Director Report9: 9. Consider West Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board's Funding10: 10. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Funding Recommendations11: 11. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Letter of Intent with E3 Entegral Solutions,12: 12. Consider Pay Request No 1. - Kuo Engineering & Associates - Safe Routes to School Project16: 16. Consider the 1st Reading of the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation's17: 17. Consider the 1st Reading of the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation's15: 15. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Code Violations to be a Public Nuisance - 325 E. Brazos14: 14. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Code Violations to be a Public Nuisance - 313 N. 11th18: 18. Consider Submission of 2026/27 Proposed Budget for Review19: 19. Consider Record Vote to Propose a Tax Rate and Schedule a Public Hearing13: 13. Consider Update on Code Enforcement Violations at 202 N. 15th St. - Jacqueline Viola Sparks2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - July 27, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider and Approve a Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water2: 2. Consider a Resolution Authorizing Signatory Delegation for Related Components of the TWDB3: 3. Discuss and Approve Award to Selected Grant Management Firm for Grant Pre-Application,4: 4. Discuss, Consider and Select Engineering/Architectural Service Provider to Complete5: 5. Discuss and Consider Letter of Intent Regarding Conveyance of the West Columbia Volunteer6: 6. Consider De claring City Property as Surplus and Authorize Donating the City Property to the7: 7. Budget Workshop2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - July 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 3. Treasurer Report2: 4. Police Department Report3: 5. Municipal Court Report4: 6. Fire Marshal Report5: 7. Public Works Report6: 8. City Engineer Report7: 9. Tourism Director Report8: 11. West Columbia Animal Control Shelter Update9: 12. Consider Employee Handbook Recommendations (Personnel Policy)10: 14. Consider Request by Taqueria Mirtha's for an Extension of the Sewer Agreement - Mirtha11: 15. Infrastructure Performance Rebuilding Program Update by E312: 16. Consider Bid for Sinclair Street Lift Station Rehabilitation - Mercer Construction Company13: 17. Consider Update for Code Enforcement Violation (Recreational Vehicle) at 100 Damon Dr. -18: 22. Consider French Estates Final Plat - 4.152-acre tract, out of the J. H. Bell 1 1/2 League Grant,16: 20. Consider Fee Schedule Amendment - Backflow Prevention Assembly Compliance Fee - Chapter15: 19. Consider Amending the Street Repair List - Congressional Appropriation - Crews Way St.17: 21. Consider Jackson Park Preliminary Plat - 0.171-acre tract, out of the J.H. Bell 1 1/2 League Grant14: 18. Consider Update on Code Enforcement Violation(s): 305 N. 15th St. and 110 Carver St. - 20152026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - June 22, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
2: 2. Budget Workshop:1: 1. Consider Adopting the Amended Fee Schedule - Permits2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - June 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. 2025 Consumer Confidence Report - Annual Drinking Water Report2: 2. City Hall * Bid Proposals for Annual Financial Audit 2025/2026 * Public Works * Hurricane3: 3. Previous Meeting Minutes4: 4. Treasurer Report5: 5. Municipal Court Report6: 6. Fire Marshal Report7: 7. Public Works Report8: 8. City Engineer Report9: 9. Tourism Director Report10: 10. Consider Pay Request No. 3 - MIT Resilient Community Program - Langford Community11: 11. Consider Employee Handbook Recommendations (Personnel Policy)12: 12. Discuss and Consider Ellis Lane Utility Easement and Road Construction13: 13. Consider Commercial and Residential Water Rates14: 14. Discuss and Consider Moving to the Next Phase of the City's Infrastructure Performance15: 15. Consider Standard Operating Policy - Financial Management Policy16: 16. Discuss and Consider Quotes for the City's Annual Audit17: 17. Consider Approving the Offer by the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation for18: 18. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Appointments19: 19. Consider Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Appointments20: 20. Consider Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem21: 21. Action as Result of Executive Session2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - June 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Budget Workshop :2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - May 11, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
4: 4. Municipal Court Report5: 5. Police Department Report6: 6. Fire Marshal Report1: 1. City Hall * Bid Proposals for Financial Audit for the City 2026 * Public Works * Hurricane2: 2. Previous Meeting Minutes3: 3. Treasurer Report7: 7. Public Works Report8: 8. City Engineer Report9: 9. Tourism Director Report10: 10. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Appointments11: 11. Discuss Creating and Designating a Downtown Historic District13: 13. Discuss and Consider Commercial Water Rates14: 14. Discuss and Consider the Street Repair List - Congressional Appropriation15: 15. Discuss and Consider Ellis Lane Utility Easement and Road Construction16: 16. Consider Options for the Public Works Warehouse - 300 Crews Way18: 18. Consider West Columbia Police Department's Personnel Proposal - Detective Position19: 19. Consider Additional City Signage - First Capitol Park and Welcome Sign20: 20. Consider the West Columbia Economic Development Board of Director's Recommendation to21: 21. Consider Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem22: 22. Action as Result of Executive Session17: 17. Consider Amendments to the City of West Columbia Employee Handbook (Personnel Policy)12: 12. Consider Statement of Qualifications and Proposal by Aoka - Permitting and Building2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - May 11, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Budget Workshop :2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - April 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Fair Housing Month Proclamation2: 2. Presentation - Development Plans for 17100 SH 353: 3. City Hall * Public Works * Hurricane Beryl/FEMA Update * Police Dept * Grants * New4: 4. Previous Meeting Minutes5: 5. Treasurer Report6: 6. Municipal Court Report7: 7. Police Department Report8: 8. Fire Marshal Report9: 9. Public Works Report10: 10. City Engineer Report11: 11. Tourism Director Report12: 12. Consider Delinquent Tax Collection Report by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.13: 13. Consider Taking Action to Approve a Contingent Fee Contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder14: 14. Discuss Property at 313 S. 17th St.16: 16. Consider the Professional Services Payment Agreement and the Professional Services Proposal18: 18. Discuss Designating a Downtown Historic District19: 19. Consider Resolution Declaring Public Works Vehicles as Surplus Equipment and Authorizing its20: 20. Consider Resolution Suspending the Effective Date Proposed by Centerpoint Energy Resources15: 15. Consider Variance for Utility Line - 120 W. Texaco - Revive & Rehab Physical Therapy17: 17. Discuss Adopting an Updated Version of the International Building Code, International Plumbing2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - March 09, 2026
2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - February 09, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. City Hall * Public Works * Hurricane Beryl/FEMA Update * Christmas Decorations * Police2: 2. Previous Meeting(s) Minutes3: 3. Treasurer Report4: 4. Municipal Court Report5: 5. Police Department Report and Racial Profiling Report6: 6. Fire Marshal Report7: 7. Public Works Report8: 8. City Engineer Report9: 9. Tourism Director Report10: 10. Consider Pay Request 2 - MIT Resilient Community Program - GLO RCP - Langford Community11: 11. Consider Economic Development Board of Directors Recommendations12: 12. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Recommendations13: 13. Public Hearing Concerning the Voluntary Annexation of a 24.6967 Acre Tract of Land Located14: 14. Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Landowner's Petition for Voluntary2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia - January 12, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Proclamation2: 2. Lynn Group - 40 Acre Development Presentation3: 3. City Hall * Public Works * Hurricane Beryl/FEMA Update * Christmas Decorations * Police4: 4. Previous Meeting Minutes5: 5. Treasurer Report6: 6. Municipal Court Report7: 7. Police Department Report8: 8. Fire Marshal Report9: 9. Public Works Report10: 10. City Engineer Report11: 11. Tourism Director Report12: 12. Discuss and Consider the Location of the New Animal Shelter13: 13. Consider Pay Request 1 - MIT Resilient Community Program - GLO RCP - Langford Community14: 14. Consider Contracting for AWIA's Water Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan15: 15. Consider Bid for Well Rehabilitation and Pumping Equipment and Installation - Well No. 1 -18: 18. Consider Assessments of Stucker, Sinclair and Jenn Lift Stations and Approve Rehabilitation of19: 19. Consider the 1st Reading of the West Columbia Economic Development Agreement20: 20. Action as Result of Executive Session17: 17. Consider Standard Operating Policies and Amendments16: 16. Consider Annexation Ordinance2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia 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 Orders2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
8: Adjourn1: 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 warrants6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia 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 Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Columbia 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: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions