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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Orange County, TX

Orange County Drainage District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 96.9/100▲ +1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #366 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #361 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
92.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.12925
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$15.9M
+2.6% YoY • +13.0% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (2)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 96.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Orange County Drainage District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($15,904,466) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.129250 per $100 valuation: $0.129250 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Orange County Drainage District. Source: Orange County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$15.9M
General Fund
$15.9M
00
00
Public Works: $12.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.12925 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Orange County Drainage District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Orange County Drainage District (Orange County) totaling $15,504,451 ($15,504,451 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $11,926,501 on $9,227,466,959 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.12925 per $100 (M&O: $0.12925, I&S: $0.00000).

Total Appropriation
$15.5M
General Fund
$15.5M
00
00
Public Works: $11.8M (76%)
0
Administration: $3.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.12925 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.3% YoYFreedom Score: 95.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Orange County Drainage District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($15,023,693) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.134100 per $100 valuation) for Orange County Drainage District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$15.0M
General Fund
$15.0M
Public Works: $11.4M (76%)
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1341 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+1.8% YoYFreedom Score: 95.8 (A+)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Orange County Drainage District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Orange County Drainage District (Orange County) totaling $14,685,917. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1341 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$14.7M
General Fund
$14.7M
Public Works: $11.2M (76%)
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1341 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 95.6 (A+)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Orange County Drainage District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Orange County Drainage District (Orange County) totaling $14,421,995. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1341 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$14.4M
General Fund
$14.4M
Public Works: $11.0M (76%)
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1341 / $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$15.90M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MTax Rate: $0.12925Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
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FY 2026$15.50M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MTax Rate: $0.12925Freedom: 95.9 (A+)
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FY 2025$15.02M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MTax Rate: $0.1341Freedom: 95.9 (A+)
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FY 2024$14.69M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MTax Rate: $0.1341Freedom: 95.8 (A+)
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FY 2023$14.42M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.4MTax Rate: $0.1341Freedom: 95.6 (A+)
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FY 2022$14.08M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MTax Rate: $0.1341Freedom: 95.5 (A+)
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FY 2021$13.79M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.8MTax Rate: $0.135441Freedom: 95.4 (A+)
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FY 2020$13.43M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MTax Rate: $0.136118Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
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FY 2019$13.06M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MTax Rate: $0.137479Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
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FY 2018$12.81M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MTax Rate: $0.139541Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
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FY 2017$12.45M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MTax Rate: $0.139122Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
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FY 2016$12.15M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MTax Rate: $0.1394Freedom: 95 (A+)
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FY 2015$11.91M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MTax Rate: $0.1394Freedom: 94.8 (A+)
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FY 2014$11.69M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MTax Rate: $0.139818Freedom: 94.7 (A+)
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FY 2013$11.42M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MTax Rate: $0.140797Freedom: 94.6 (A+)
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FY 2012$11.20M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MTax Rate: $0.141501Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
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FY 2011$10.89M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MTax Rate: $0.141359Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
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FY 2010$10.59M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MTax Rate: $0.142207Freedom: 94.3 (A+)
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FY 2009$10.35M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MTax Rate: $0.142349Freedom: 94.2 (A+)
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FY 2008$10.12M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MTax Rate: $0.142918Freedom: 94.1 (A+)
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FY 2007$9.88M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MTax Rate: $0.144061Freedom: 94 (A+)
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FY 2006$9.60M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MTax Rate: $0.143773Freedom: 94 (A+)
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FY 2005$9.33M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MTax Rate: $0.143917Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
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FY 2004$9.06M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MTax Rate: $0.144493Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
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FY 2003$8.87M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MTax Rate: $0.145793Freedom: 93.8 (A+)
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FY 2002$8.67M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MTax Rate: $0.146959Freedom: 93.6 (A+)
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FY 2001$8.43M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MTax Rate: $0.146959Freedom: 93.6 (A+)
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FY 2000$8.26M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MTax Rate: $0.146371Freedom: 93.4 (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 Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 Orange County Drainage 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 — Orange County Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Orange County Drainage D...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Orange County Drainage 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 Orange County Drainage District Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Larry Ancelot, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Glenn Wilkerson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
President
Brent Peveto (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
65.0% (188 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (101 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
67.0% (308 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (151 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
61.0% (270 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (172 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
58.0% (217 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (157 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
62.0% (169 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (103 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
59.0% (160 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (112 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
65.0% (243 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (131 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
60.0% (235 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (156 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Orange County Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Scales WINNER
55.0% (224 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (184 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Orange County Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting