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CITY • Hill County, TX
Town of Blum
Population / Scale
408
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.4230
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+3.2% YoY • +3.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.21M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.0 pts
1Y: +0.5 pts • 10Y: +0.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.3 pts
81.1 (A) → 81.4 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.9%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+3.0% (5Y)
10Y: +23.9% • Since '00: +117.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0407
FY 22: $0.4637 → FY 27: $0.4230
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 81.1 (A)'10: 81 (A)'17: 80.7 (A)'22: 80.4 (A)'27: 81.4 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.1M'17: $0.2M'22: $0.2M'27: $0.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 81.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Blum
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($227,555) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.423000 per $100 valuation: $0.423000 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Town of Blum. Source: Hill County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$558
Public Safety: $0.1M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4230 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-8.6% YoYFreedom Score: 80.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. TAX-RATE-MEETINGS) — Town of Blum
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($220,521) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.399400 per $100 valuation) for Town of Blum.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$540
Public Safety: $0.1M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3994 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 80.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Blum
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($241,296) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.396300 per $100 valuation) for Town of Blum.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$591
Public Safety: $0.1M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3963 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 80.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Blum
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Blum (Hill County) totaling $234,632. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4167 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$575
Public Safety: $0.1M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4167 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 80.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Blum
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Blum (Hill County) totaling $228,686. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4280 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$561
Public Safety: $0.1M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4280 / $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$0.23M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $558Tax Rate: $0.4230Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.22M(-8.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $540Tax Rate: $0.3994Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.24M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $591Tax Rate: $0.3963Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.23M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $575Tax Rate: $0.4167Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.23M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $561Tax Rate: $0.4280Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.22M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $541Tax Rate: $0.4637Freedom: 80.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.21M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $521Tax Rate: $0.470192Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.21M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $503Tax Rate: $0.472073Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.20M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $485Tax Rate: $0.481987Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.19M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $469Tax Rate: $0.488735Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.18M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $450Tax Rate: $0.487269Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.18M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $433Tax Rate: $0.486782Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.17M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $418Tax Rate: $0.488242Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.16M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $403Tax Rate: $0.485313Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.16M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $389Tax Rate: $0.484828Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.15M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $373Tax Rate: $0.488707Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.15M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $363Tax Rate: $0.485775Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.14M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $354Tax Rate: $0.483832Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.14M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $342Tax Rate: $0.480929Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.14M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $332Tax Rate: $0.478524Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.13M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $324Tax Rate: $0.47996Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.13M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $311Tax Rate: $0.47708Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.12M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $302Tax Rate: $0.480897Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.12M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $292Tax Rate: $0.483301Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.12M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $282Tax Rate: $0.480884Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.11M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $273Tax Rate: $0.479441Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.11M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $264Tax Rate: $0.483277Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.10M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $257Tax Rate: $0.487626Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (Town of Blum)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (Town of Blum)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (Town of Blum)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (Town of Blum)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (Town of Blum)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (Town of Blum)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (Town of Blum)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (Town of Blum)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Blum
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Blum totaling $2...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Blum
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Blum totaling $2...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Blum
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Blum totaling $2...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Blum
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Blum totaling $2...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Blum
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Blum totaling $2...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Blum
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Blum totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Blum
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Blum totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Blum
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Blum totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Blum
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...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Blum Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Ty Thomas WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Terry Thomas WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Mayor
Jacques Carte WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Maegen Lightfoot WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Brandon Munn WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Christopher Findley WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (36 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (53 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
67.0% (82 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Blum Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacques Carte WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: 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 Expansion2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: 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 Savings2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Blum City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions