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CITY • Navarro County, TX
Town of Emhouse
Population / Scale
216
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.1212
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.0M
+1.3% YoY • +2.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.6 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: +1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.6 pts
88.6 (A) → 92.2 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+1.3% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.1%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+2.6% (5Y)
10Y: +17.4% • Since '00: +74.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1084
FY 22: $0.2296 → FY 27: $0.1212
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 88.6 (A)'10: 89.4 (A)'17: 90.3 (A+)'22: 90.6 (A+)'27: 92.2 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.0M'10: $0.0M'17: $0.0M'22: $0.0M'27: $0.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.3% YoYFreedom Score: 92.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($32,651) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.121200 per $100 valuation: $0.121200 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Town of Emhouse. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Navarro County).
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$151
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1212 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-6.3% YoYFreedom Score: 91.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY) — Town of Emhouse
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($32,220) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.121200 per $100 valuation) for Town of Emhouse.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$149
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1212 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($34,376) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.135300 per $100 valuation) for Town of Emhouse.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$159
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1353 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Emhouse (Navarro County) totaling $33,518. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1418 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$155
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1418 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 90.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Emhouse (Navarro County) totaling $32,488. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2060 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$150
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2060 / $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$0.03M(+1.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $151Tax Rate: $0.1212Freedom: 92.2 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.03M(-6.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $149Tax Rate: $0.1212Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.03M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $159Tax Rate: $0.1353Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.03M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $155Tax Rate: $0.1418Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.03M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $150Tax Rate: $0.2060Freedom: 90.8 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.03M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $147Tax Rate: $0.2296Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.03M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $144Tax Rate: $0.233503Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.03M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $141Tax Rate: $0.237706Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.03M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $136Tax Rate: $0.241747Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.03M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $132Tax Rate: $0.24489Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.03M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $129Tax Rate: $0.246604Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.03M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $126Tax Rate: $0.245124Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.03M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $123Tax Rate: $0.245369Freedom: 90 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.03M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $121Tax Rate: $0.244633Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.03M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $117Tax Rate: $0.244633Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.02M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $115Tax Rate: $0.245612Freedom: 89.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.02M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $113Tax Rate: $0.245612Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.02M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $111Tax Rate: $0.244384Freedom: 89.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.02M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $107Tax Rate: $0.243406Freedom: 89.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.02M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $105Tax Rate: $0.242432Freedom: 89.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.02M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $102Tax Rate: $0.243402Freedom: 89.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.02M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $100Tax Rate: $0.241942Freedom: 89.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.02M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $97Tax Rate: $0.240974Freedom: 89.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.02M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $93Tax Rate: $0.244602Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.02M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $91Tax Rate: $0.243624Freedom: 88.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.02M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $88Tax Rate: $0.242162Freedom: 88.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.02M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $86Tax Rate: $0.242162Freedom: 88.6 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 004-M-U-N-I-C-O-D-E-L-I-B-R • General RegulationOverreach: 60/100
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Official General-Law Municipal Ordinance / Public Record for Town of Emhouse (Texas Local Government Code Type A/B/C General-Law Municipality): M-u-n-i-c-o-d-e-...
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (Town of Emhouse)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (Town of Emhouse)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (Town of Emhouse)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (Town of Emhouse)
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 Emhouse)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (Town of Emhouse)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (Town of Emhouse)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (Town of Emhouse)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Emhouse totaling...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Emhouse
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Emhouse totaling...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Emhouse
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. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Emhouse
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. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Emhouse totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Emhouse totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Emhouse
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Emhouse totaling...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Emhouse
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: 14/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Emhouse
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Emhouse totaling...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Emhouse
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Emhouse totaling...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Emhouse
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Emhouse
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Emhouse totaling...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Emhouse Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Danny Roberts WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Stephen Macon WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Liz Stewart-Knox WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Danny Newland WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Mayor
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
60.0% (76 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
62.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Emhouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jimmy Barkley WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town 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 Controls2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse City Council Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Restrictions2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Emhouse 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts