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CITY • Hunt County, TX
Town of Poetry
Population / Scale
1,542
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.488059
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+3.8% YoY • +28.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.3 pts
1Y: +1.5 pts • 10Y: +1.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +1.0 pts
80.8 (A) → 81.8 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.8% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+28.1% (5Y)
10Y: +51.5% • Since '00: +165.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0168
FY 22: $0.5049 → FY 27: $0.4881
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 80.8 (A)'10: 80.4 (A)'17: 80.6 (A)'22: 80.5 (A)'27: 81.8 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.1M'17: $0.1M'22: $0.1M'27: $0.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 81.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Poetry
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($182,825) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.488059 per $100 valuation: $0.400208 M&O + $0.087851 I&S) for Town of Poetry. Source: Prior-Year Adopted Municipal Tax Rate Carried Forward (Hunt County).
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$119
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.488059 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+12.0% YoYFreedom Score: 80.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. APPROVED-BUDGET-FY-2021-2022) — Town of Poetry
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($176,200) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.488059 per $100 valuation) for Town of Poetry.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$114
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.488059 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 80.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Poetry
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($157,334) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.491500 per $100 valuation) for Town of Poetry.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$102
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4915 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 80.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Poetry
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Poetry (Hunt County) totaling $151,167. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4969 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$98
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.496907 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 80.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Poetry
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Poetry (Hunt County) totaling $146,764. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5009 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$95
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.500882 / $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$0.18M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $119Tax Rate: $0.488059Freedom: 81.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.18M(+12.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $114Tax Rate: $0.488059Freedom: 80.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.16M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $102Tax Rate: $0.4915Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.15M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $98Tax Rate: $0.496907Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.15M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $95Tax Rate: $0.500882Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.14M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $93Tax Rate: $0.504889Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.14M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $89Tax Rate: $0.512967Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.13M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $86Tax Rate: $0.523226Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.13M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $83Tax Rate: $0.531074Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.12M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $81Tax Rate: $0.535854Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.12M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $78Tax Rate: $0.535318Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.12M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $76Tax Rate: $0.537995Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.11M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $74Tax Rate: $0.535305Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.11M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $72Tax Rate: $0.532093Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.11M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $70Tax Rate: $0.529965Freedom: 80.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.10M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $67Tax Rate: $0.528375Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.10M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $65Tax Rate: $0.531545Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.10M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $63Tax Rate: $0.536329Freedom: 80.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.09M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $61Tax Rate: $0.540083Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.09M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $59Tax Rate: $0.539543Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.09M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $57Tax Rate: $0.54332Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.08M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $55Tax Rate: $0.544407Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $53Tax Rate: $0.543863Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.08M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $51Tax Rate: $0.54767Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $49Tax Rate: $0.551504Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.07M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $47Tax Rate: $0.554813Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.07M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $46Tax Rate: $0.557032Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.07M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $45Tax Rate: $0.557589Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-08-20-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-08-20-01 Adopting Budget for FY 2026-2027 (Town of Poetry)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the Town of Poetry official repository (https://www.poetrytexas.org/_files/ugd/95337b_34efd8d162...
Ord. 2025-09-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance 2025-09-01 Approving and Adopting Budget for FY 2025-2026 (Town of Poetry)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the Town of Poetry official repository (https://www.poetrytexas.org/_files/ugd/95337b_6ae92b80a7...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (Town of Poetry)
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 Poetry)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (Town of Poetry)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (Town of Poetry)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (Town of Poetry)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (Town of Poetry)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (Town of Poetry)
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 Poetry)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 18/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Poetry
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Poetry totaling ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 18/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Poetry
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: 18/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Poetry
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Poetry totaling ...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 18/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Poetry
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: 18/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Poetry
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Poetry totaling ...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 18/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Poetry
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: 18/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Poetry
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Poetry totaling ...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 18/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Poetry
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: 18/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Poetry
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Poetry totaling ...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 18/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Poetry
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: 18/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Poetry
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: 18/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Poetry
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Poetry totaling ...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 18/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Poetry
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: 18/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Poetry
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Poetry totaling ...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 18/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Poetry
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...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Poetry Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 199 (19.0% of 1,048 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Terry Fowler WINNER
100.0% (175 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Doug Kendrick WINNER
100.0% (175 votes)Mayor
Mike Jaffe WINNER
100.0% (175 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Tracie Hibbs WINNER
100.0% (175 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Tom Anderson WINNER
100.0% (175 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Dale Bryant WINNER
100.0% (175 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 273 (26.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
64.0% (175 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 168 (16.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
70.0% (118 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (50 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (17.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
64.0% (114 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 315 (30.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
67.0% (211 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (104 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 189 (18.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
57.0% (108 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (81 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 273 (26.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
67.0% (183 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 325 (31.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
70.0% (228 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 220 (21.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
65.0% (143 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 304 (29.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
58.0% (176 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 273 (26.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
59.0% (161 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 294 (28.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
56.0% (165 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 220 (21.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
57.0% (125 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 220 (21.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
68.0% (150 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 210 (20.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
60.0% (126 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 294 (28.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
70.0% (206 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 189 (18.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
66.0% (125 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (64 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 273 (26.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
65.0% (177 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (96 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 157 (15.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
72.0% (113 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 304 (29.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
57.0% (173 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (131 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 157 (15.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
69.0% (108 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 241 (23.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
66.0% (159 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 262 (25.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
56.0% (147 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 189 (18.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
60.0% (113 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Poetry Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 199 (19.0% of 1,049 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Jaffe WINNER
68.0% (135 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (64 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry 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 Controls2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town Council Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry 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 Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town Council Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: 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 Acquisition2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to order, 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 Appropriation2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry Town 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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 Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Poetry City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 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 Savings