The City of Jefferson operates as a Type A General Law form of Government and serves as the County Seat for Marion County, Texas.  The City is districted into three Wards. 

The City Council serves as the legislative and governing body of the city. The Council consists of a mayor and six City Council members (2 members per ward), that are elected to their respective offices for two-year terms by the qualified voters of the city.   Each year, one council member is appointed to fill the role of mayor pro-tem by the City Council to serve during the absence of the mayor.  

Citizens are encouraged to attend City Council meetings. The regularly scheduled Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 5:30 PM, unless otherwise posted by the City Secretary. The meetings are held at 305 E. Austin St. Jefferson, Tx 75657. The deadline to submit a request for an item to be placed on the agenda, containing all documentation for consideration and that does not require city attorney to review, is the Wednesday before the regularly scheduled meeting.

Updated Ward Map: Redistricted in 2022:

City of Jefferson Mapbook

 

Elected Officials

Mayor 

Patricia Finstrom

Term Expires 2026           

903-930-7400  

pfinstrom@cityhallofjefferson.com

 

Ward 1

Hollis Shadden

Term Expires 2026

903-407-7887

hshadden@cityhallofjefferson.com

 

Bubba Haggard

Term Expires 2025

903-918-2989

bhaggard@cityhallofjefferson.com 

 

Ward 2

Ray Hengst

Term Expires 2025

817-505-5070

ray@cityhallofjefferson.com 

Ward 2

Vacant: Unexpired term to end 2026

 

Ward 3

April Taylor Johnson

Term Expires 2026

903-930-8309

atjohnson@cityhallofjefferson.com

 

Robin Moore (Mayor Pro-Tem)

Term Expires 2025

903-918-5612

rmoore@cityhallofjefferson.com

 

CITY HALL OFFICES

305 E. Austin St. 

Jefferson, Tx 75657

Phone: 903-665-3922

Fax: 903-665-1002

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Closed from 1-2pm for lunch

2025 Holiday Schedule-Office Hours-Payment Information updated 11-19-24

Temporary City Hall Offices located at 305 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657: To make a utility payment in person or overnight drop, submission of building permits, sign permits, walking tour permits, amusement ride permits, alcohol permits, event applications, general questions on water, sewer, streets, and/or city cemetery lots. 

Vendor Permits: Please Contact the Jefferson Police Department: 903-665-2432

Overnight Drop Box for Utility  Payments:  Place in drop box located at 305 E. Austin Street (Visitor Center: GREEN door at west end of building).