The City of Wilmer had a significant population increase in 2021 as reported by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, which stated that Wilmer’s population was at 6,100. As of the end of January this year that number had increased to 6,690. Additional Info...
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Sheila Petta, Mayor and Pamela Wash, Councilmember, in recognition of their commitment to continuing education, was awarded the Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) Certified Municipal Official designation. The award was presented at the TMLI Awards Ceremony at the TML Midyear Preconference yesterday, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Again, CONGRATULATIONS!
Meetings
1st and 3rd Thursday of every month
at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers 101 Davidson Plaza Wilmer, TX 75172
With a population of 6,690 in January of 2021, Wilmer is a Type A general law city under Chapter 22 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Wilmer City Council is comprised of a Mayor and five Council Members, which are elected at large on staggered two-year terms. The City Council's policy-making duties include the adoption of the annual tax rate and annual operating budget, and regulatory ordinances.
The City Council appoints the City Administrator, City Secretary, City Attorney, Municipal Judge, and board and commission members. Meeting agendas, public hearings, legal notices, and city ordinances are published in the official newspaper, Ellis County Press.
