Government
BY SAMANTHA DOUTY
Two file for Frisco City Council seat for special election
Frisco approves Flock drone agreement Frisco will purchase six drones as a first responder for its police department. Frisco City Council approved an amendment to the agreement with Flock Group, which will provide drones as a first responder equipment to the Frisco Police Department. The amendment was approved during a Nov. 18 City Council meeting. The original agreement was approved by council in September. Flock is a security hardware and software company that focuses on law enforcement. The details The agreement includes purchasing the drone as a first responder equipment for $427,500 with reimbursements through grants. The hardware will include six drones with docking stations.
application. Anderson has lived in Frisco for 19 years and works in the insurance industry, according to her application. Candidates must be 18 years old, be a qualified voter and have lived in Frisco at least a year before the filing date. Candidates can only file for one office or position for an election period. Looking ahead Early voting starts Jan. 14 and runs through Jan. 27.
Two candidates have filed for Frisco City Council Place 1. The City Council seat is being filled through a special election to be held Jan. 31. The seat opened when seat holder John Keating announced he was running for mayor in the upcoming May election. The winning candidate will fulfill the remaining term of the seat, which expires in May 2027. The race for Mayor will be on May 2 with candi- date filings officially opening in January. What you need to know The two candidates include Ann Anderson and Mark Piland, according to the city secretary’s website. Anderson will be placed on the ballot first followed by Piland after a special meeting to draw for ballot order on Dec. 3. Piland has lived in Frisco for 12 years and works in emergency management, according to his
Dates to know
Dec. 31: Last day to register to vote Jan. 14: First day of early voting Jan 27: Last day of early voting Jan 31: Election day
SOURCE: CITY OF FRISCO/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
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