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2012 Elections
The City of Kaufman will hold elections on May 12, 2012, to elect three Councilmembers. Early voting information and election day voting information can be viewed on the Notice of Elections. Those interested in running for Councilmember may file an application for a place on the ballot beginning February 4, 2012, and ending March 5, 2012, by picking up an application from the City Secretary's Office between 8-5, Monday-Friday.
Water restrictions
Kaufman city officials announced that Stage 3 City of Kaufman measures go into effect November 1. Click here to see the full press release.
Vietnam Wall Replica
On November 7, 2009, after months of planning and combined local efforts, an 80% size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall was dedicated in Kaufman. Kaufman is now home to the largest replica of the wall in a permanent location. The Wall's new home is located adjacent to the Veteran's Memorial Park on Highway 1388.
Annexation Plan
The State requires all cities to post their annexation plans on the home page of their website. The City has recently updated the Annexation Plan, and is available for review here.
Reverse 911
The City of Kaufman and Kaufman County have contracted for a new service called "Reverse 911." Through the help of a Homeland Security grant, the City is able to call each citizen in the City of Kaufman and notify them of an oncoming emergency situation.
All published phone numbers will automatically be entered into the system. You can add additional phone numbers or fax numbers as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The City of Kaufman "wants your business." For those retailers, industries and other commercial enterprises in Kaufman, we wish you well and want to help you expand. Businesses wanting to relocate, think about relocating to one of the fastest growing areas in Texas.
Visit the Kaufman Chamber for a list of busninesses already located in Kaufman and information on what is available. Or visit the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation for relocation and expansion assistance information. You can also visit the Greater Dallas Chamber for detailed demographic information about employment and customer bases.
The Residents section is for making the most frequently requested information readily available to the public. If there is something you would like to see on the Resident page, please contact us and we will see if we can include it.
CityScape
The City is publishing a newsletter to be distributed in the utility bills once every quarter. Click Here to see the latest CityScape. This addition focuses a great deal on what the City, Keep Kaufman Beautiful and the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce are doing to make Kaufman even more attractive.
Welcome to Kaufman On The Internet. Look around. we think you will find that Kaufman has the comfort of an old shoe with the style of a debutante. Kaufman is an old city that is beginning to see the influx of new citizens from the metroplex. What we are trying to accomplish is to offer a warm welcome to newcomers with a promise to protect our small town atmosphere. You too may enjoy our quality schools, safe streets and easy access to all the amenities of Dallas. Take a tour and enjoy. |
