SPECIAL DISTRICT • Newton County, TX

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Population / Scale

Special District

Property Tax Rate (FY 27)

$0.08946

per $100 (2026–2027 levy)

FY 2027 Adopted Budget

$3.4M

+4.5% YoY • +17.8% (5Y)

Outstanding Debt

$0 (Debt-Free)

Official Government Portal

28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend

View All 28 Fiscal Years ↓

5-Year Freedom Trend

▲ +0.6 pts

1Y: +0.5 pts • 10Y: +1.1 pts

FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty

▲ +3.0 pts

94.8 (A+) → 97.8 (A+)

Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)

+4.5% YoY

27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr

5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion

+17.8% (5Y)

10Y: +32.7% • Since '00: +96.8%

5Y Tax Rate Trajectory

-0.0040

FY 22: $0.0935 → FY 27: $0.0895

Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)

Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint

Now: 97.8/100 (A+)

'00: 94.8 (A+)'10: 96 (A+)'17: 96.7 (A+)'22: 97.2 (A+)'27: 97.8 (A+)

Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)

Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint

FY 27: $3.4M

'00: $1.7M'10: $2.2M'17: $2.6M'22: $2.9M'27: $3.4M

Elected & Governing Officials (3)

Jason Ashmore

Treasurer (Place 3)

firestation700@att.net

Jason Ashmore

Treasurer (Place 1)

firestation700@att.net

Jason Ashmore

Treasurer (Place 2)

firestation700@att.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 97.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official PDF

Adopted FY 2027 operating and capital budget for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 totaling $3.43M ($3,426,816.22), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.08946 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation

$3.4M

General Fund

$3.2M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.3M

Public Safety: $2.7M (78%)

Public Works: $0.1M (4%)

Administration: $0.3M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.08946 / $100

FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 97.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official PDF

Adopted FY 2026 operating and capital budget for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 totaling $3.28M ($3,279,249.97), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.090000 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation

$3.3M

General Fund

$3.0M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.3M

Public Safety: $2.6M (78%)

Public Works: $0.1M (4%)

Administration: $0.3M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0900 / $100

FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.3% YoYFreedom Score: 97.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official PDF

Adopted FY 2025 operating and capital budget for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 totaling $3.15M ($3,147,072.91), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.090000 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation

$3.1M

General Fund

$2.9M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.3M

Public Safety: $2.5M (78%)

Public Works: $0.1M (4%)

Administration: $0.3M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0900 / $100

FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 97.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 (Newton County) totaling $3,075,115. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0914 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation

$3.1M

General Fund

$2.8M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.2M

Public Safety: $2.4M (78%)

Public Works: $0.1M (4%)

Administration: $0.3M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.09135 / $100

FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 97.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 (Newton County) totaling $2,994,853. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0919 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation

$3.0M

General Fund

$2.8M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.2M

Public Safety: $2.3M (78%)

Public Works: $0.1M (4%)

Administration: $0.3M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.091898 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs

FY 2027$3.43M(+4.5% YoY)

Gen Fund: $3.2MTax Rate: $0.08946Freedom: 97.8 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2026$3.28M(+4.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $3.0MTax Rate: $0.0900Freedom: 97.3 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2025$3.15M(+2.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.9MTax Rate: $0.0900Freedom: 97.4 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2024$3.08M(+2.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.8MTax Rate: $0.09135Freedom: 97.3 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2023$2.99M(+3.0% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.8MTax Rate: $0.091898Freedom: 97.2 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2022$2.91M(+2.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.7MTax Rate: $0.09346Freedom: 97.2 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2021$2.85M(+2.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.6MTax Rate: $0.095423Freedom: 97 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2020$2.77M(+2.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.5MTax Rate: $0.097427Freedom: 97 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2019$2.69M(+2.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.5MTax Rate: $0.099473Freedom: 96.9 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2018$2.63M(+1.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.4MTax Rate: $0.100269Freedom: 96.8 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2017$2.58M(+2.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.4MTax Rate: $0.101171Freedom: 96.7 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2016$2.53M(+2.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.3MTax Rate: $0.101272Freedom: 96.5 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2015$2.46M(+2.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.3MTax Rate: $0.101272Freedom: 96.5 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2014$2.40M(+3.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.2MTax Rate: $0.101677Freedom: 96.4 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2013$2.33M(+1.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.1MTax Rate: $0.101575Freedom: 96.4 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2012$2.29M(+2.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.1MTax Rate: $0.101169Freedom: 96.2 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2011$2.24M(+2.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.1MTax Rate: $0.100865Freedom: 96.1 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2010$2.17M(+2.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.0MTax Rate: $0.100462Freedom: 96 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2009$2.12M(+1.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.0MTax Rate: $0.101065Freedom: 95.9 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2008$2.08M(+2.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.9MTax Rate: $0.10157Freedom: 95.8 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2007$2.04M(+2.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.9MTax Rate: $0.101773Freedom: 95.6 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2006$1.98M(+1.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.8MTax Rate: $0.101162Freedom: 95.6 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2005$1.95M(+1.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.8MTax Rate: $0.100555Freedom: 95.4 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2004$1.91M(+2.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.8MTax Rate: $0.100052Freedom: 95.3 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2003$1.87M(+1.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.099752Freedom: 95.1 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2002$1.84M(+2.5% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.099952Freedom: 95 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2001$1.79M(+2.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.099352Freedom: 94.9 (A+)

Official PDF

FY 2000$1.74M(+3.0% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.099551Freedom: 94.8 (A+)

Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

Search All Ordinances & Regulations →

Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100

Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100

Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 — South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for South Newton County Emer...

Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100

Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for South Newton County Emergency Services District #1

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 (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Official General Election Canvass

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 3)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

100.0% (141 votes)

Treasurer (Place 2)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

100.0% (141 votes)

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

100.0% (141 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

66.0% (269 votes)

Michael R. Vance

34.0% (139 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

72.0% (257 votes)

Michael R. Vance

28.0% (100 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

56.0% (267 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

44.0% (209 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

67.0% (205 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

33.0% (101 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

65.0% (188 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

35.0% (101 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 2019 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property t...

UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

57.0% (203 votes)

David C. Morales

43.0% (154 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

59.0% (150 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

41.0% (105 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 2017 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property t...

UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

61.0% (218 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

39.0% (139 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 2016 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property t...

UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

59.0% (221 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

41.0% (153 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

60.0% (184 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

40.0% (122 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

63.0% (161 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

37.0% (94 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

72.0% (220 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

28.0% (86 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 2012 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property t...

UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

72.0% (208 votes)

Michael R. Vance

28.0% (81 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

72.0% (257 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

28.0% (100 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

66.0% (202 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

34.0% (104 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

72.0% (355 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

28.0% (138 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

60.0% (316 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

40.0% (211 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

55.0% (187 votes)

Michael R. Vance

45.0% (153 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

57.0% (155 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

43.0% (117 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

54.0% (174 votes)

Michael R. Vance

46.0% (149 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

62.0% (242 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

38.0% (149 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

64.0% (174 votes)

David C. Morales

36.0% (98 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 2002 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property t...

UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

67.0% (319 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

33.0% (157 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Treasurer (Place 1)

Jason Ashmore WINNER

62.0% (242 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

38.0% (149 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →

2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure 5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption 6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners 5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest 6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy 6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption 6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners 5: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure 5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead

2025-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption 6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2025-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy 6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

2025-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

2025-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

2025-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest

2025-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy 6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2025-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead

2024-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

2024-11-13 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy 6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

2024-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION

South Newton County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum 2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations 3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting 4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity 7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service 8: Adjournment 6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners 5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption