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CITY • Orange County, TX
City of West Orange
Population / Scale
3,391
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.424515
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.7M
+3.9% YoY • -2.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.0 pts
1Y: +1.2 pts • 10Y: +0.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -2.9 pts
77.9 (B) → 75 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
-2.6% (5Y)
10Y: +15.4% • Since '00: +105.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0204
FY 22: $0.4449 → FY 27: $0.4245
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77.9 (B)'10: 76.1 (B)'17: 74.9 (B)'22: 74 (B)'27: 75 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.3M'10: $3.2M'17: $4.0M'22: $4.8M'27: $4.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
GL
Gail Langton
Councilmember, Place 3
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JO
Jay Odom
Councilmember, Place 4
westorange@cityofwestorange.com
LB
Lanie Brown
Councilmember, Place 2
westorange@cityofwestorange.com
MK
Meritta Kennedy
Councilmember, Place 1
westorange@cityofwestorange.com
MS
Mike Shugart, Sr.
Councilmember, Place 5
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RB
Randy Branch
Mayor
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Charter & Enabling Framework
City of West Orange Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of West Orange Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of West Orange Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/west_orange/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-08-18
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 75 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Orange
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,670,178) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.424515 per $100 valuation) for City of West Orange. Source: Orange County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$4.7M
General Fund
$3.3M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,377
Public Safety: $1.7M (36%)
0Public Works: $1.4M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.424515 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-15.0% YoYFreedom Score: 73.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Orange
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,495,310) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.379500 per $100 valuation) for City of West Orange.
Total Appropriation
$4.5M
General Fund
$3.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,326
Public Safety: $1.6M (36%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3795 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 73.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Orange
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($5,288,073) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.756000 per $100 valuation) for City of West Orange.
Total Appropriation
$5.3M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,559
Public Safety: $1.5M (27%)
0Public Works: $1.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7560 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 73.8 (B)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Orange
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of West Orange (Orange County) totaling $5,124,598. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3840 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$5.1M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,511
Public Safety: $1.4M (27%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3840 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 73.8 (B)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Orange
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of West Orange (Orange County) totaling $4,970,512. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4228 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$5.0M
General Fund
$2.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,466
Public Safety: $1.4M (27%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4228 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$4.67M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,377Tax Rate: $0.424515Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$4.50M(-15.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $1,326Tax Rate: $0.3795Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$5.29M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $1,559Tax Rate: $0.7560Freedom: 73.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$5.12M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $1,511Tax Rate: $0.3840Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$4.97M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $1,466Tax Rate: $0.4228Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$4.79M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $1,414Tax Rate: $0.4449Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$4.62M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $1,363Tax Rate: $0.448459Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$4.46M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $1,314Tax Rate: $0.450253Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$4.30M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,269Tax Rate: $0.453855Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$4.19M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,234Tax Rate: $0.45794Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$4.05M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $1,193Tax Rate: $0.457024Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$3.91M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,152Tax Rate: $0.455653Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$3.77M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,113Tax Rate: $0.453375Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$3.66M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,078Tax Rate: $0.451562Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$3.53M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $1,042Tax Rate: $0.455626Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$3.40M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $1,004Tax Rate: $0.457904Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$3.32M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $978Tax Rate: $0.460194Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$3.19M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $941Tax Rate: $0.461114Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.10M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $915Tax Rate: $0.463881Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.00M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $884Tax Rate: $0.461562Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.90M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $855Tax Rate: $0.459716Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.79M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $822Tax Rate: $0.458797Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$2.70M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $798Tax Rate: $0.462467Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.60M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $767Tax Rate: $0.461542Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.50M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $737Tax Rate: $0.462004Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.42M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $712Tax Rate: $0.459232Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.35M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $692Tax Rate: $0.456936Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.28M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $671Tax Rate: $0.454651Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION....
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION CODES (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION CODES....
Chapter 2.5 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 2.5 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2.5 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 14 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 14 - SEWERS (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - SEWERS....
Chapter 17 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 17 - SUBDIVISIONS (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - SUBDIVISIONS....
Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 3 - ANIMAL CONTROL (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ANIMAL CONTROL....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 10 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 10 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 5 - FINANCE AND TAXES (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - FINANCE AND TAXES....
Chapter 11 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 11 - OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS....
Chapter 15 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 15 - SOLID WASTE (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - SOLID WASTE....
Chapter 16 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 16 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 13 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 13 - POLICE (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - POLICE....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 - HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT....
Chapter 8 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 8 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of West Orange Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of West Orange Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Ord. 5-2-26(1) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Charter Amend. of 5-2-26(1): AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF WEST ORANGE, TEXAS
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF WEST ORANGE, TEXAS...
Ord. 425-D • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 425-D: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 425-C IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ESTABLISHING ORDINANCE 425-D REGULA TING SPECIFIC COIN-OPERA TED MACHINES FOR AMUSEMENT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEST ORANGE, TEXAS
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 425-C IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ESTABLISHING ORDINANCE 425-D REGULA TING SPECIFIC COIN-OPERA TED MACHINES FOR AMUSEMENT WITHIN THE CI...
Ord. 355-F • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Ordinance No. 355-F: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 355-E IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH ORDINANCE 355-F REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 355-E IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH ORDINANCE 355-F REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY...
Ord. 355-E • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Ordinance No. 355-E: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 355-D IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH ORDINANCE 355-E REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 355-D IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH ORDINANCE 355-E REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY...
Ord. 356-A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 356-A: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 356 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 356-A, PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST ORANGE, TEXAS
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 356 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 356-A, PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST ORANGE,...
Ord. 358-A • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 358-A: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 358 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH ORDINANCE NO. 358-A WHICH SETS A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF WEST ORANGE, TEXAS
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 358 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH ORDINANCE NO. 358-A WHICH SETS A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS WITHIN...
Ord. 6-C • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 6-C: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 6-B, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND REPLACING SAID ORDINANCE WITH 6-C, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE EXCAVATING, DIGGING, GRADING OR THE LA YING OF UTILITY PRODUCTS, CABLE, PIPLELINE OR PIPEL
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 6-B, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND REPLACING SAID ORDINANCE WITH 6-C, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE EXCAVATING, DIGGING, GRADING O...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of West Orange Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 437 (19.0% of 2,305 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Lanie Brown WINNER
100.0% (384 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Meritta Kennedy WINNER
100.0% (384 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Gail Langton WINNER
100.0% (384 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Mike Shugart, Sr. WINNER
100.0% (384 votes)Mayor
Randy Branch WINNER
100.0% (384 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Jay Odom WINNER
100.0% (384 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 415 (18.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
66.0% (274 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 600 (26.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
59.0% (354 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (246 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 715 (31.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
54.0% (386 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (329 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 715 (31.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
61.0% (436 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (279 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 438 (19.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
69.0% (302 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 530 (23.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
71.0% (376 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (154 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 438 (19.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
71.0% (311 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 530 (23.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
72.0% (382 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (148 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 369 (16.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
61.0% (225 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (144 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 600 (26.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
64.0% (384 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (216 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 715 (31.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
59.0% (422 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (293 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (14.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
63.0% (203 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (120 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 392 (17.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
61.0% (239 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (153 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (14.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
68.0% (220 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 369 (16.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
58.0% (214 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (155 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 484 (21.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
63.0% (305 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (179 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (14.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
63.0% (203 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (120 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 692 (30.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
68.0% (471 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (221 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 392 (17.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
72.0% (282 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 415 (18.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
62.0% (257 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (158 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 646 (28.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
54.0% (349 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (297 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 369 (16.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
59.0% (218 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (151 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 415 (18.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
64.0% (266 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (149 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of West Orange Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 484 (21.0% of 2,306 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Randy Branch WINNER
65.0% (315 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (169 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
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City of West Orange 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-08-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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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 warrants7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange 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 Expansion2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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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 Orders2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of West Orange City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate