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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Van Zandt County, TX

MacBee Special Utility District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 92.4/100▲ +1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1258 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1237 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
81.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.31552
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+3.7% YoY • +17.5% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardMacBee Special Utility District Grade: A+ (92.4/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (2)

DL
David Laney
President
david.laney@macbeespecialut.tx.gov
DM
David Marshall
Director (Place 1)
vfarthing@macbeewater.com

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 92.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($98,515) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.315520 per $100 valuation) for MacBee Special Utility District. Source: Van Zandt County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.31552 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for MacBee Special Utility District (Van Zandt County) totaling $95,000 ($95,000 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.3200 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($92,054) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for MacBee Special Utility District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for MacBee Special Utility District (Van Zandt County) totaling $89,503. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3267 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32672 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for MacBee Special Utility District (Van Zandt County) totaling $86,144. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3287 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32868 / $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$0.10M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.31552Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.09M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.09M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.32672Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.09M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.32868Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.08M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.33361Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.08M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.338614Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.343693Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.08M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.347474Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.07M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.354076Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.07M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.357263Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.07M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.357263Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.07M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.359407Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.06M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.361563Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.06M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.364094Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
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FY 2012$0.06M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.366643Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
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FY 2011$0.06M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.367376Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.06M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.368111Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.05M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.367007Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.05M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.369943Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.05M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.370313Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.05M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.373646Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.05M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.372525Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.05M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.370662Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.04M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.372886Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.04M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.373259Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.04M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.372139Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2000$0.04M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.371767Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MacBee Special Utility D...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MacBee Special Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 MacBee Special Utility District Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Dr. Dan Turner WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
Victor Garcia WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
William Green WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
David Marshall WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
President
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Robert Spiva WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (159 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (79 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
57.0% (165 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
43.0% (124 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (312 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (147 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (254 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (120 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (150 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (158 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (114 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
66.0% (180 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
34.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
71.0% (253 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
29.0% (104 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 MacBee Special Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
David Laney (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
56.0% (133 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
44.0% (105 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

MacBee Special Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting