Government

Form of Government

Taylor is a Home Rule City, which means that the Council can enact legislation, adopt budgets, and determine policies, subject only to limitations imposed by the State Constitution and the City Charter. The City of Taylor has an elected City Council that is comprised of five Council Members, four of whom are elected from single member districts and one Member elected At-Large (see who represents you on the city District Map). Council members elect from their number a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem. In May 2024, voters elected to amend the City Charter to change the at-large council position to Mayor. This change will take effect in May 2026 when the at-large position is up for reelection.

As provided by its charter, Taylor is a council-manager form of government. Under this form of government, the City Council provides leadership by establishing the City’s goals and policies. The City Council appoints a City Manager to achieve the goals set by the City Council. The manager oversees the day-to-day activities of the City and executes Council established laws and policies.