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CITY • Karnes County, TX
Town of Runge
Population / Scale
952
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.393168
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.5M
+3.1% YoY • +30.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.1 pts
1Y: +1.4 pts • 10Y: +1.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +1.2 pts
84.5 (A) → 85.7 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+30.5% (5Y)
10Y: +50.9% • Since '00: +159.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0241
FY 22: $0.3691 → FY 27: $0.3932
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 84.5 (A)'10: 84.2 (A)'17: 84.4 (A)'22: 84.6 (A)'27: 85.7 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.2M'10: $0.3M'17: $0.3M'22: $0.4M'27: $0.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (3)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 85.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Runge
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($472,042) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.393168 per $100 valuation: $0.393168 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Town of Runge. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Karnes County).
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.4M
Per Capita
$496
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.393168 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+14.8% YoYFreedom Score: 84.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY) — Town of Runge
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($457,982) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.393168 per $100 valuation) for Town of Runge.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.3M
Per Capita
$481
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.393168 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 84.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Runge
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($398,796) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.375483 per $100 valuation) for Town of Runge.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.3M
Per Capita
$419
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.375483 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 84.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Runge
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Runge (Karnes County) totaling $383,531. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3513 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.3M
Per Capita
$403
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.351324 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 84.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Runge
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Runge (Karnes County) totaling $371,711. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3274 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.3M
Per Capita
$390
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32739 / $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$0.47M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $496Tax Rate: $0.393168Freedom: 85.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.46M(+14.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $481Tax Rate: $0.393168Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.40M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $419Tax Rate: $0.375483Freedom: 84.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.38M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $403Tax Rate: $0.351324Freedom: 84.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.37M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $390Tax Rate: $0.32739Freedom: 84.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.36M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $380Tax Rate: $0.36907Freedom: 84.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.35M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $370Tax Rate: $0.372761Freedom: 84.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.34M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $361Tax Rate: $0.376489Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.33M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $348Tax Rate: $0.384019Freedom: 84.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.32M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $338Tax Rate: $0.389011Freedom: 84.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.31M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $329Tax Rate: $0.390956Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.30M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $317Tax Rate: $0.390565Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.29M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $308Tax Rate: $0.391346Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.29M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $300Tax Rate: $0.392129Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.28M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $291Tax Rate: $0.389776Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.27M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $283Tax Rate: $0.388996Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.26M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $275Tax Rate: $0.386662Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.26M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $268Tax Rate: $0.387822Freedom: 84.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.25M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $258Tax Rate: $0.387822Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.24M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $249Tax Rate: $0.387046Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.23M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $239Tax Rate: $0.390142Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.22M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $232Tax Rate: $0.393263Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.21M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $225Tax Rate: $0.392476Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.21M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $219Tax Rate: $0.392084Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.20M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $212Tax Rate: $0.394437Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.20M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $207Tax Rate: $0.39207Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.19M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $198Tax Rate: $0.39403Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.18M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $191Tax Rate: $0.395606Freedom: 84.5 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 003-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 Runge (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 Runge)
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 Runge)
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 Runge)
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 Runge)
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 Runge)
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 Runge)
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 Runge)
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 Runge)
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 Runge
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Runge totaling $...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Runge
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 Runge
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Runge totaling $...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Runge
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 Runge
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 Runge
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Runge totaling $...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Runge
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Runge totaling $...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Runge
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 Runge
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Runge totaling $...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Runge
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 Runge
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 Runge
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Runge totaling $...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Runge
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 Runge
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Runge totaling $...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Runge
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 Runge
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Runge totaling $...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Runge Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 122 (18.9% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Cecil Esparza WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)Mayor
Christopher Parker WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Brandon Nunez WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 168 (26.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
69.0% (116 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (21.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
58.0% (79 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 129 (20.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
65.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (45 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 142 (22.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
63.0% (89 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 188 (29.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
66.0% (124 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 155 (24.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
63.0% (98 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 149 (23.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
65.0% (97 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 129 (20.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
57.0% (74 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 149 (23.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
62.0% (92 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 168 (26.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
58.0% (97 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (71 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 181 (28.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
69.0% (125 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (56 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 149 (23.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
54.0% (80 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 175 (27.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
70.0% (123 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (19.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
65.0% (80 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (43 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (21.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
55.0% (75 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 142 (22.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
59.0% (84 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Runge Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (19.0% of 647 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Christopher Parker WINNER
68.0% (84 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (39 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge Town Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: 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 Orders2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 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 Contracts2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge Town Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: 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 Landowners2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Controls2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 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 Acquisition2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees8: 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Runge 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings