City of Abilene

The City of Abilene is the municipal government serving Abilene in west-central Texas. It operates under a home-rule charter and a council-manager form of government. An elected mayor and six council members set policy, adopt the budget and tax rates, and oversee appointments to key municipal positions. City departments provide police and fire protection, water and wastewater services, streets, solid waste collection, libraries, parks and public transportation. A city manager directs the administration and coordinates departmental operations. City Hall is at 555 Walnut St., within the downtown area of the Taylor County seat.