Johnson City, Texas
City in the United States in Blanco County
About Johnson City
Johnson City is a city in and the county seat of Blanco County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,627 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1879, it was named for early settler James Polk Johnson, nephew of Sam E. Johnson, Sr., and uncle of US President Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson City is part of the Texas-German belt region.
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How Johnson City is governed
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Residents of Johnson City
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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- Website
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Population over time
From 1,656 in 2010 to 1,627 in 2020 (−1.8%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 1,627 |
| 2010 | 1,656 |
History
Johnson City was founded by James P. Johnson, who donated a 320-acre (130 ha) site on the Pedernales River for the founding of the town in 1879. It was the hometown of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th president of the United States. The county seat of Blanco County was moved to Johnson City in 1890.
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