Frisco | January 2025

Government

BY ALEX REECE

Following a six-month review period, the 2024 Frisco City Charter Review Commission has compiled a list of potential amendments that, if approved, could be considered by voters in May. A breakdown of the 10 proposed amendments were presented and acknowledged by Frisco City Council members during a Dec. 3 meeting. Some background Frisco’s City Charter is a guiding document first adopted in 1987 that outlines the city’s form of government, powers of the city as well as various processes and rules for its leaders. It also requires the city to form a charter review commission to look for potential amendments every six years. The last charter election was held in 2019 and featured 24 amendments, one of which was to raise the compensation for council members and Frisco considers charter changes

Frisco's proposed city charter amendments

Add additional exclusions and reword section for better clarity on power of initiative Raise the compensation to $1,200 per month for council members, $1,500 per month for the mayor Increase the number of allowed council meeting cancellations from two to four every year

Add language to clarify definition of “substantial financial interest” as stated in Local Government Code Allow council vacancies to be filled by appointment with a 3/4 vote if a non-mayor member vacates early Reference to state law when dealing with a city officer accepting gifts

Remove phrase “by resolution” when discussing how council can order a special election Add a section to allow publishing notices on platforms besides newspapers if state law changes

Edit to clarify scope of review and process of presenting petitions to council

Defining term limits as six elected terms instead of 18 years

SOURCE: CITY OF FRISCO/COMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: AMENDMENTS ARE NOT LISTED IN A PARTICULAR ORDER

the mayor. All 24 amendments were approved. Karen Cunningham, City Charter Review Com- mission chairperson, said increasing the pay again was not something city leaders requested but could mean someone not financially well-off could still serve on council, among other reasons.

Looking ahead City officials have until Feb. 4 to review the pro- posals and determine if any other items should be added to the list of amendments as well as compose official ballot language. If approved, the amend- ments will appear on the May 3, 2025 ballot.

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