City Offices

Contact Information:  325-884-2511

City Office Personnel: 

Sheri Benson - City Administrator

Karen Doege - Assistant City Administrator

Bea Vaquera - Billing Clerk

Tiffany De La Rosa - Cashier

Melissa Gonzales - Administrative Assistant

Cindy Mitchell - Code Enforcement Officer

Donna Holden - Municipal Judge and Human Resources

Karen Doege

Assistant City Administrator

Karen has been with the City of Big Lake since1986 

Office: 325-884-2511 ext 6

Email: asstadministrator@cityofbiglaketx.org

Bea Vaquera

Billing Clerk 

Bea Vaquera has been with the City of Big Lake since 1997

Office: 325-884-2511 ext 2

Email: billing@cityofbiglaketx.org 

Melissa Gonzales

Administrative Assistant

Melissa Gonzales has been with the City of Big Lake since 2015

Office: 325-884-2511 ext 3

Email: adminassistant@cityofbiglaketx.org

Tiffany DeLaRosa

Cashier

Tiffany DeLaRosa has been with the City of Big Lake since 2022

Office: 325-884-2511

Email:  cashier@cityofbiglaketx.org

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Most Common Questions

What is the due date for me to pay my bill? 

Your city bill is due by the 15th day of each month.  If  received after the 15th and before the  20th day, a $5.00  late fee will be added to your amount due. Services will be disconnected if not paid prior to the 20th and a $50 reconnect  fee will be assessed. 

I am a new resident, how do I establish City services?

New customers are required to complete an application for utility services.  Please see our New to Big Lake page for application information. 

Where can I view the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances?

A full listing of City Ordinances can be found at the Franklin Legal website and our City Ordinance page.

I am starting a new business, how do I establish City services?

New customers are required to complete an application for utility services.  Please see our New to Big Lake page for application information. 

Who do I call if there are potholes in the street or the alley?

Please see our Street Department page.

Can I purchase fresh water for commercial resale or use? 

Please see our Water Department page.

What do I do if I smell a strong odor of gas inside my residence?

Please see our Gas Department page. 

When is the City's free day for dumping at the landfill?

Please see our Sanitation page. 

Who do I contact if my pet is in the shelter?

Please see our Animal Control page. 

What information do I need in order to obtain a building permit?

Please see our Code Enforcement page.