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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Delta County, TX

Delta County Municipal Utility District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 95.8/100▲ +0.5 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #697 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #690 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
94.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
92/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.091734
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1.6M
+4.1% YoY • +15.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (4)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 95.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Delta County Municipal Utility District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,570,248) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.091734 per $100 valuation: $0.091734 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Delta County Municipal Utility District. Source: Delta County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$1.6M
General Fund
$1.0M
00
00
Public Works: $1.2M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.091734 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Delta County Municipal Utility District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Delta County Municipal Utility District (Delta County) totaling $1,509,128 ($914,623 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $594,505 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $914,623 on $994,025,850 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.09201 per $100 (M&O: $0.09201, I&S: $0.00000).

Total Appropriation
$1.5M
General Fund
$0.9M
00
00
Public Works: $1.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.09201 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 95.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Delta County Municipal Utility District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,462,333) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.092010 per $100 valuation) for Delta County Municipal Utility District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$1.5M
General Fund
$0.9M
Public Works: $1.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.09201 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+1.9% YoYFreedom Score: 95.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Delta County Municipal Utility District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Delta County Municipal Utility District (Delta County) totaling $1,422,365. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0975 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$1.4M
General Fund
$0.9M
Public Works: $1.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.09746 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.3% YoYFreedom Score: 95.5 (A+)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Delta County Municipal Utility District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Delta County Municipal Utility District (Delta County) totaling $1,395,159. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1120 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$1.4M
General Fund
$0.8M
Public Works: $1.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.112043 / $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$1.57M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MTax Rate: $0.091734Freedom: 95.8 (A+)
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FY 2026$1.51M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.09201Freedom: 95.7 (A+)
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FY 2025$1.46M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.09201Freedom: 95.7 (A+)
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FY 2024$1.42M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.09746Freedom: 95.7 (A+)
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FY 2023$1.40M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.112043Freedom: 95.5 (A+)
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FY 2022$1.36M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.125531Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
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FY 2021$1.33M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.12641Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
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FY 2020$1.30M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.128938Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
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FY 2019$1.27M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.129583Freedom: 95 (A+)
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FY 2018$1.25M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.131527Freedom: 94.9 (A+)
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FY 2017$1.22M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.132579Freedom: 94.7 (A+)
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FY 2016$1.19M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.133772Freedom: 94.6 (A+)
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FY 2015$1.17M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.134708Freedom: 94.5 (A+)
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FY 2014$1.14M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.134843Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
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FY 2013$1.11M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.135382Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
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FY 2012$1.07M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.135247Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
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FY 2011$1.05M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.135923Freedom: 94.3 (A+)
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FY 2010$1.01M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.136739Freedom: 94.3 (A+)
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FY 2009$0.99M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.137559Freedom: 94.1 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.97M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.137697Freedom: 94 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.95M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.137284Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.93M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.137559Freedom: 93.7 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.91M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.138522Freedom: 93.6 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.89M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.138938Freedom: 93.5 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.86M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.138799Freedom: 93.5 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.85M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.138383Freedom: 93.4 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.82M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.138383Freedom: 93.3 (A+)
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FY 2000$0.80M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.139075Freedom: 93.2 (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 Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 Delta County Municipal Utility 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 — Delta County Municipal Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Delta County Municipal U...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Delta County Municipal Utility 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 Delta County Municipal Utility District Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Sec (Place 3)
Rick Murray WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director (Place 2)
Rocky Young WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Board President
Robert Douglas (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
58.0% (247 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (178 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
63.0% (150 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (88 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
66.0% (292 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (150 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
60.0% (265 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (177 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
59.0% (160 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (112 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
69.0% (305 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (137 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
58.0% (286 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (207 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
68.0% (266 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (125 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Delta County Municipal Utility District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 1)
David Preas WINNER
60.0% (235 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (156 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Delta County Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting