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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Chambers County, TX

Trinity Bay Conservation District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 93.1/100▲ +1.5 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1106 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1090 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
82.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.286472
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$6.2M
+3.3% YoY • +17.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

AR
Annette Rayburn
Director, Place 3
jerry@tbcd.org
JW
Justin Woody
Director, Place 5
jerry@tbcd.org
LH
Lester Hankamer
Director, Place 4
jerry@tbcd.org
MW
Michael Winzer
President
michael.winzer@trinitybayconse.tx.gov
RN
Richard Nicely
Director, Place 2
jerry@tbcd.org
VC
Victor Caraway
Director, Place 1
jerry@tbcd.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 93.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($6,185,258) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.286472 per $100 valuation: $0.286472 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Trinity Bay Conservation District. Source: Chambers County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$6.2M
General Fund
$6.2M
00
00
Public Works: $4.7M (76%)
0
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.286472 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation District (Chambers County) totaling $5,987,086 ($5,987,086 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $4,605,450 on $1,581,906,069 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.29113 per $100 (M&O: $0.29113, I&S: $0.00000).

Total Appropriation
$6.0M
General Fund
$6.0M
00
00
Public Works: $4.6M (76%)
0
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.29113 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 91.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($5,801,440) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.296163 per $100 valuation) for Trinity Bay Conservation District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$5.8M
General Fund
$5.8M
Public Works: $4.4M (76%)
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.296163 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 91.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation District (Chambers County) totaling $5,642,326. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3150 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.6M
General Fund
$5.6M
Public Works: $4.3M (76%)
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.314971 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 91.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation District (Chambers County) totaling $5,434,196. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3645 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.4M
General Fund
$5.4M
Public Works: $4.1M (76%)
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.364467 / $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$6.19M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MTax Rate: $0.286472Freedom: 93.1 (A+)
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FY 2026$5.99M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MTax Rate: $0.29113Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$5.80M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MTax Rate: $0.296163Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$5.64M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MTax Rate: $0.314971Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$5.43M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MTax Rate: $0.364467Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$5.28M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MTax Rate: $0.39677Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
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FY 2021$5.07M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MTax Rate: $0.399151Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
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FY 2020$4.88M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MTax Rate: $0.405138Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
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FY 2019$4.74M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MTax Rate: $0.411215Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
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FY 2018$4.62M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MTax Rate: $0.416561Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
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FY 2017$4.49M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MTax Rate: $0.414478Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
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FY 2016$4.35M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MTax Rate: $0.413235Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
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FY 2015$4.23M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MTax Rate: $0.414888Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2014$4.10M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MTax Rate: $0.416962Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2013$3.94M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MTax Rate: $0.41446Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
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FY 2012$3.79M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MTax Rate: $0.415289Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
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FY 2011$3.68M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MTax Rate: $0.418611Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
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FY 2010$3.54M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MTax Rate: $0.419867Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
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FY 2009$3.40M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MTax Rate: $0.419867Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
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FY 2008$3.32M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MTax Rate: $0.418188Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
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FY 2007$3.21M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MTax Rate: $0.418606Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
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FY 2006$3.11M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MTax Rate: $0.421955Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
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FY 2005$3.01M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MTax Rate: $0.423643Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
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FY 2004$2.91M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MTax Rate: $0.426609Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
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FY 2003$2.83M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MTax Rate: $0.428742Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
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FY 2002$2.75M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MTax Rate: $0.428742Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
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FY 2001$2.67M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MTax Rate: $0.427027Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
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FY 2000$2.57M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MTax Rate: $0.427454Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Trinity Bay Conservation...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Trinity Bay Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Trinity Bay Conservation District Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 5
Justin Woody WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1
Victor Caraway WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3
Annette Rayburn WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2
Richard Nicely WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4
Lester Hankamer WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
President
Michael Winzer (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
67.0% (308 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (151 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
62.0% (327 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (200 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
64.0% (337 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (190 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
56.0% (238 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (187 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
66.0% (202 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (104 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
64.0% (196 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (110 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
69.0% (270 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (121 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
67.0% (319 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (157 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Trinity Bay Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Annette Rayburn WINNER
66.0% (258 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (133 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (348)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Trinity Bay Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - October 14, 2026

2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - September 09, 2026

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - August 17, 2026

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - July 15, 2026

2026-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - June 10, 2026

2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - May 13, 2026

2026-04-29 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - April 29, 2026

2026-04-14 • SPECIAL SESSION

Board of Directors Special Meeting - April 14, 2026

2026-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - March 11, 2026

2026-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - February 11, 2026

2026-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - January 14, 2026

2025-12-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - December 23, 2025

2025-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - November 12, 2025

2025-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - October 08, 2025