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McKinney Edition VOLUME 10, ISSUE 12 MARCH 27APRIL 24, 2025

2025 Voter Guide

McKinney’s next mayor Residents to decide between 4 candidates in May election

Local election turnout & council term limits Turnout for McKinney City Council elections has varied in recent years. Elections are held on a rotating schedule, with about half of the council up for election every two years.

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2017 mayoral election Population: 164,760 Number of registered voters: 93,561 Voter turnout: 12.16% 2021 mayoral election Population: 189,394 Number of registered voters: 114,690 Voter turnout: 19.72%

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BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

The May election will include decisions on three contested races for seats on McKinney City Council. The races include representatives for District 3, a single-member district representing areas in central McKinney, as well as At Large 1 and Mayor, which both represent the entire city. Council members serve four-year terms and roughly half of the seats on McKinney City Council are up for election every two years on a rotating schedule. City Manager Paul Grimes said the stag- gered terms are typically adopted by cities to help with transitioning between each council. “This helps provide some continuity from the policymaking body,” Grimes said in an email. Council members are limited to serving two consecutive terms in any one seat on the council. A charter election held in November proposed an increase in the number of consecutive terms council members could serve from two terms to three terms, but the item failed with just over 51% of voters expressing opposition. Current McKinney Mayor George Fuller has reached the term limit, and for the rst time in eight years, residents will need to determine a new leader to ll that seat.

Mayor George Fuller

Seat up for election May 2025

District 1 Justin Beller

Seat up for election May 2025

District 2 Patrick Cloutier

Seat up for election May 2027

District 3 Geré Feltus

Seat up for election May 2025

District 4 Rick Franklin

Seat up for election May 2027

At Large 1 Charlie Philips

Seat up for election May 2025

At Large 2 Michael Jones

Seat up for election May 2027

SOURCE: CITY OF MCKINNEY, COLLIN COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATIONCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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2 Graze Craze The business sells customizable charcuterie style grazing boards, grazing boxes and grab-and-go items. • Opening Feb. 24 • 3755 S. Lake Forest Drive, Ste. 300, McKinney • www.grazecraze.com 3 Magnolia Laine The franchise bridal boutique will offer a variety of designer wedding gowns from designers such as Kelly Faetanini and Pronovias via private dress shopping experiences by appointment. • Opened March 21 4 Pelican Liquor The shop offers a variety of liquors including vodka, tequila, whiskey, rum and gin, as well as a selection of beer and wines. • Opened March 4 • 1880 Bray Central Drive, McKinney • www.pelicanliquor.com 5 Pizza Hut The shop offers pizzas with a variety of toppings. The menu also features melts, chicken wings, pastas, desserts and more. • Opened Jan. 31 • 230 S. Hardin Blvd., Ste. 100, McKinney • www.pizzahut.com • 206 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.magnolialainebridal.com 6 Shipley Do-Nuts The shop offers over 60 varieties of doughnuts, including glazed, filled, iced and cake doughnuts, as well as kolaches, bear claws, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and coffee drinks. • Opened March 1 • 3801 Virginia Parkway, Bldg. A, Ste. 600, McKinney • www.shipleydonuts.com 7 Starbucks The Seattle-based coffee company is known for its wide variety of hot and cold espresso drinks, including its frappuccino blended beverages.

• Opened March 3 • 409 S. McDonald St., McKinney • www.starbucks.com

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8 Stop-N-Go Gyros The restaurant features several sandwiches including chicken, falafel and beef gyros as well as a traditional gyro with lamb and beef. • Opened Dec. 6 • 4550 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 103, McKinney • www.stopngogyros.com/mckinney 9 The Laundry Store The commercial laundry facility offers self service laundry washing services, as well as drop-off and pick- up wash and fold services. • Opened Jan. 25 • 809 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.thelaundrystores.com

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10 Cheba Hut The sandwich spot will be the seventh location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and will feature a craft beer bar, franchisee Bhavik Bhatka said. Menu items include toasted submarine sandwiches and salads. • Opening late 2025 • 4610 W. University Drive, Ste. 160, McKinney • www.chebahut.com 11 King Pot Korean BBQ Ying Huang, a representative of the business, said the restaurant will serve barbecue and hot pot, an interactive cooking style where customers cook thinly sliced meat and vegetables in hot broth. • Opening summer 2025 • 159 S. Central Expressway, McKinney 12 The Laundry Store A second location of the laundry facility is set to open in the former location of Nixon’s Coin-Op Cleaning Center. • Opening late April 2025 • 799 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.thelaundrystores.com

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1 Dallas Medical Assistant School The new school provides in-person clinical experience in real medical office settings provided by the Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders. • Opened Feb. 20 • 2517 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 102, McKinney • www.dallasmedicalassistant.com

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16 Nekter Juice Bar Construction on the juice bar started in February and is slated for completion in April, according to a filing with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • 2014 W. University Drive, Ste. 340, McKinney • www.nekterjuicebar.com 17 Panda Express Construction on a new location of the Chinese food chain is expected to begin in July and be complete in summer 2026, according to documents from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. • W. University Drive and Lake Forest Drive, McKinney • www.pandaexpress.com

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13 Collin County Kaleb Breaux took over as the new Collin County elections administrator in January. He is replacing Bruce Sherbet, who retired in December after nine years in the role. • 2010 Redbud Blvd., Ste. 102, McKinney • www.collincountytx.gov/elections 14 McDonald’s Chicago-based fast food burger chain McDonald’s will begin construction on a new McKinney location in July, according to documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction is scheduled to complete in late 2025, the filing states. • Northwest corner of Olympic Crossing and Trinity Falls Parkway, McKinney • www.mcdonalds.com 15 McKinney Knittery The shop began offering yarn and other craft supplies in 2015, and representatives of the store will celebrate the business’s 10 year anniversary with events in late March.

19 Fish N’ Tails Oyster Bar The eatery serves grilled and fried oysters, ceviche, snow crab legs, fish tacos, grilled tilapia filets, coconut shrimp, fried catfish and more. This is the restaurant’s eighth Dallas-Fort Worth area location, and it occupies a space vacated by Hank’s Texas Grill in late 2023. • Opened Feb. 11 • 1310 N. Central Expressway, McKinney • www.fishntails.com

Closings

18 Joann In a Feb. 23 news release, Joann announced that all stores will be closing following a bankruptcy filing and acquisition deal. Stores will remain open while conducting going out of business sales, but closing dates have not been determined. • 2050 W. University Drive, Ste. 250, McKinney • www.joannrestructuring.com

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4 The Manifest Barbershop The barbershop offers haircuts, head and neck shaves, and beard trims. • Opened March 3 • 4041 S. Custer Road, Ste. 2250, McKinney • www.themanifestbarbershop.com 5 Pie Tap The restaurant, a pizzeria and bar, will be located in the space formerly occupied by Italian restaurant 400 Gradi, which closed in December. Items on the menu include salads, pasta, appetizers, pizzas and brunch dishes. • Opened March 17 • 6701 Alma Road, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.pie-tap.com

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1 Chef Sun’s Noodle and Dumpling There are 10 dumpling options and six noodle dishes on the menu. Other menu items include egg rolls, bao, fried rice, lo mein and more. • Opened Feb. 21 • 7540 SH 121, Ste. 150, McKinney • www.chefsundallas.com 2 En Fuego Tobacco Shop The cigar lounge sells a variety of cigars and offers humidified lockers for members. • Opened Jan. 14 • 7550 S. SH 121, Ste. 400, McKinney • www.enfuegocigars.com 3 Golconda XPress The food truck serves “a fusion of global flavors”, the company website states. Items such as idli, shawara, hakka noodles and fried rice are listed on the menu. • Opened in February • 8945 Hilltop Road, McKinney • www.golcondaxpress.com/mckinney

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6 Bricks & Minifigs The aftermarket Lego shop will let customers buy and trade new, used and retired Lego products, including minifigures. • Opening May 3 • 1411 N. Custer Road, Ste. 200, McKinney • www.bricksandminifigs.com/mckinney-tx

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9 India Bazaar Construction on the store started in 2022 and is slated to be complete by June, according to a filing with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The business sells spices, snacks, organic items and more. • 6701 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney • www.indiabazaardfw.com

10 The Quay Restauranteur Sai Charan said the restaurant is an eclectic fine dining establishment featuring global fusion delicacies such as Australian and Japanese A5 hot stone Wagyu, crab croquettes, Seabass Odyssey and Thai fusion dishes.

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Grocery store, residences slated for McKinney, Prosper border

A grocery store, single-family homes, a multi- family development and other commercial uses are planned for a site in north McKinney. With a unanimous recommendation for approval from the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission, McKinney City Council members approved the requested zoning change in a 6-1 vote at a March 18 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Geré Feltus voted against the request. The specifics The 127-acre site, owned by Haggard Rhea Mills LLC, had a Planned Development zoning designa- tion that would allow for all of the proposed uses, except for multifamily development, according to a presentation at the meeting. The newly approved zoning is also a Planned Development zoning type, with a different distri- bution of the land uses across the site. The new zoning will allow for multifamily development on a portion of the site.

Diving in deeper David Palmer, executive vice president of development for retail real estate services firm Weitzman, said the rezoning request will accom- modate the development of a commercial project anchored by a grocery store at the southeast corner of Laud Howell Parkway, or FM 1461, and Custer Road. The grocery store brand is expected to be announced this summer, Palmer said. Palmer also noted that the commercial project would be developed first and could break ground later this year pending site plan approval, with both residential use types following. Preliminary plans for the multifamily project outline a three- to four-story development with about 300 units. The commercial development could open as soon as late 2026 or early 2027, he said. “We’re coming here with a grover-anchored development because of the phenomenal amount

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Walmart drone delivery project gets mixed opinions A project to bring drone delivery service to a Walmart in East McKinney received mixed feedback from city leaders. 75

Contract approved for terminal expansion Swinerton, a construction company, will serve as the construction manager at risk for the pre-construction phase of the commer- cial service expansion project at McKinney National Airport. The project will bring a 45,000-square-foot commercial passenger service terminal to the east side of the airport by late 2026. The details The construction manager at risk will conduct pre-construction services related to the design and construction of the project, city documents state. The contract cost totals just over $1.95 million, city documents state, and was approved in a 6-1 vote by McKinney City Council members at a Feb. 18 meeting. Council member Patrick Cloutier voted against the item.

McKinney City Council members voted 3-2 to approve the item at a March 5 meeting. Despite earning a majority approval from council mem- bers present, approval would have required four affirmative votes, representing a majority of the seven-person council. The gist A zoning change was requested to allow drone delivery as an accessory usage at Walmart located at 2041 Redbud Blvd. The proposal features a fenced-off pad with nine drone charging stations and two loading docks located on the east side of the existing store, according to city documents. The proposal would have enabled Zipline Drone Delivery and Logistics to offer the delivery service in McKinney. Officials from Zipline and Walmart are looking to move the project forward through

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Voted in favor of approval: Mayor Pro Tem Geré Feltus, Patrick Cloutier, Justin Beller Voted against approval: Charlie Philips, Rick Franklin Absent from the meeting: Mayor George Fuller, Michael Jones

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continued consideration by city officials. “We look forward to continued discussions with the city and to bringing this innovative service to our customers in McKinney,” said Ivan Jaime, director of government and public affairs for Walmart, in an emailed statement.

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Election

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Voter Guide

2025

Dates to know

Where to vote

April 22: First day of early voting April 22: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) April 29: Last day of early voting May 3: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail

Collin County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.collincountytx.gov/elections for polling locations.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

District 3 Geré Feltus Tammy Warren At Large 1 Brian J. Magnuson

Jim Garrison

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McKinney ISD Place 2 Deborah Klosky Kenneth Ussery Place 3 Chad Green

Collin College Place 4 Tamara Thomas Staci L. Weaver

City of McKinney Mayor Matt “Doc” Rostami Taylor Willingham Bill Cox Scott Sanford

Derrick Tarver Ernest Lynch Taha Ansari

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identification, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. When voting in person, eligible voters not in possession of an allowed form of identification can request a provisional ballot and follow associated processes to cast their vote.

During uniform election days in Texas, which are held twice a year in May and November, eligible residents are given the opportunity to vote at a polling site or via a mail-in ballot. Both voting methods require presentation of a valid and approved form of

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McKinney City Council At Large 1 seat

What is the No. 1 challenge facing the residents of McKinney? How do you plan to address this?

Why are you running for this oce?

I stand for a better city government, prioritizing quality growth and eective communication. My faith guides my decisions and relationships. With experience as a soldier, educator, DI athlete and artist, I bring discipline, discernment and a vision to serve selessly by fostering a unique collaboration eort for the community’s benet.

For young people and new families in McKinney, rising housing costs make homeownership increasingly dicult. Aordability is a major barrier. Discerning what we invest in can lead to creative opportunities to bring housing costs into aordability for the young & elderly alike. This issue must be solved for our future health.

Brian J. Magnuson Occupation & experience: educator, professional artist, military, small business owner, educator, Arts Commission Vice-Chair 469-525-5543

I am running for oce because McKinney is more than just a city to me. It is my home. Born and raised here, I deeply understand both the strengths that make McKinney exceptional and the areas that need attention. I understand what needs to be done to move towards creating…

Realistically, the challenge is to keep the balance. McKinney is growing rapidly, and with that growth comes both opportunity and responsibility. Over the next few years, we can expect continued population expansion, economic development and increasing demands on infrastructure, housing and public services. As our city evolves, we must ensure…

Derrick Tarver Occupation & experience: Learning and Development, Founder/ Executive Director of Collin County Chaos, volunteering for Hugs www. derricktarver4mckinneyatlarge.com

I’m running for City Council to ensure McKinney grows responsibly while protecting our community values. With 38 years in healthcare leadership, I’ve managed budgets, operations, and workforce development. I know how to make tough decisions, drive strategic growth and support businesses. I’m ready to lead and ght for McKinney’s future.

The No. 1 challenge facing McKinney is managing rapid growth while ensuring public safety and maintaining quality of life. I’ll focus on workforce development, improving infrastructure and supporting a business-friendly environment. We must support public safety with the resources and competitive pay needed to keep our families safe.

Ernest Lynch Occupation & experience: retired CEO of Medical City McKinney, Healthcare Administration overseeing operations, budgets, and workforce management www.lynchformckinney.com

Currently, I work with a diverse range of population. My experiences have allowed me to listen closely to people’s concerns and challenges. I am passionate about using my expertise to do even more for everyday citizens, helping to make McKinney a place that residents are truly proud to call home.

The biggest challenge we are facing is the rapid growth of the city which strains infrastructure, housing and public services. I plan to focus on improving the infrastructure, expanding aordable housing and public services to accommodate growth while maintaining [the] city’s quality of life.

Taha Ansari Occupation & experience:

psychiatrist at Baylor Scott & White and Dallas VA, psychiatrist at state funded CPAN program www.tahaformckinney.com

I have over 35 years of service to my community. I enjoy serving and participating in making McKinney a great place to live and work!

The McKinney master plan forecasts that when completely built out, the population of McKinney will be 400K. The biggest challenge will be keeping the infrastructure several steps ahead of the population growth. City leaders will need to continually make decisions that perfectly balance a pro-family and pro-business culture.

Jim Garrison Occupation & experience: owner, Logistix Media & Logistix Holdings, former councilman, Economic Development Board www.facebook.com/jimgarrison. texas

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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Election

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McKinney City Council, District 3 Geré Feltus* Occupation & experience: Physician Mayor Pro Tem-McKinney City Council (2024-present), McKinney Economic Development Corporation Board of... www.feltus4mckinney.com Tammy Warren Occupation & experience: Executive Assistant, McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board, 2024 Charter Review Committee, 2024 Bond Committee, Chamber... www.tammywarrenformckinney.com

What is the No. 1 challenge facing the residents of McKinney? How do you plan to address this? We must work with state legislators to restore local control over the 45 square miles left in our ETJ, where the population is growing without equitably contributing to taxes that fund roads, libraries and parks. Restoring local control is crucial to ensuring McKinney’s long-term nancial stability.

What are some new ideas or programs you would like the city to explore? We will continue expanding our newly created Community Land Trust, providing homeownership opportunities for young families, graduates and seniors. I’m also committed to workforce development, partnering with MISD, Collin College and the Economic Development Corporation while expanding the Innovation Fund to create jobs in emerging elds like AI and cybersecurity.

Our main challenge is rapid growth. We have to be smart about housing, employment opportunities and growing our commercial tax base. I want to make sure we maintain our high safety record. And nally, we have to focus on aging infrastructure while building the new.

Besides Downtown and Hub 121, we still need a large retail/restaurant space that will attract foot trac in the day and have entertainment and dining at night— think big! I would also like to see more hiking and biking trails and more places to play.

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Collin College board of trustees, Place 4

What are the biggest issues facing the district today, and how do you plan to address them? College students today face signicant challenges, including rising tuition costs, limited access to nancial aid and the need for stronger job training programs that align with workforce demands. I plan to advocate for aordable tuition, and I am committed to strengthening workforce training and certications.

If elected, what would be your top priorities?

My priorities are to enhance access to higher education, ensuring all students have opportunities to succeed. I am committed to investing in research and innovation to drive academic excellence. I aim to expand job training and advocate for broadening degree and certication programs.

Tamara Thomas Occupation & experience:

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Aordable tuition, growth management, and academic excellence and workforce development.

Career preparation and opportunities is one of the issues I am passionate about. Students often feel uncertain about their post-graduation prospects, whether due to a lack of job opportunities, insucient career counseling, or an outdated curriculum. I plan to establish stronger relationships between the college and industry partners, creating internship…

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Election

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

KEY : *Incumbent

McKinney ISD board of trustees, Place 2

What are the biggest challenges McKinney ISD is facing?

Why are you running for school board? McKinney ISD school board to prioritize student success, safety and scal responsibility. I stand for conservative values, academic excellence and integrity. Our schools should foster a strong education while ensuring kids can simply be kids, free to enjoy childhood.

McKinney ISD faces two major challenges: a projected $21.9M [shortfall] for 2024-25 due to rising costs and stagnant funding, requiring urgent action. Additionally, student safety concerns, including a recent reported assault on a special needs student, highlight the need for improved safety protocols and responsiveness.

Deborah Klosky Occupation & experience: CPA. A CPA brings nancial expertise, budgeting skills, and community insight to support school board... deborahkloskyformisd@gmail.com

I want to be an advocate for our students, teachers and administrators. Whether choosing to attend college, jump into a career, or serve in the military I want to make sure our academics and programming will launch every student post-MISD into the next chapter of their life with success.

School vouchers, shift in population and escalating home prices are a few of the biggest challenges for MISD in the immediate future.

Kenneth Ussery Occupation & experience: REMAX Realtor / Life Coach. MISD school board trustee, MISD Strategic Planning team, MISD Long Range... www.kennethusserymisdplace2.com

McKinney ISD board of trustees, Place 3

What are the biggest challenges McKinney ISD is facing?

Why are you running for school board?

We are currently underperforming on the state test and our [Northwest Evaluation Association] growth measurement exam shows that we haven’t grown students in the last two years. We need to change this with new leadership at the top.

Failing the KPI’s of student growth, $22 million decit, we are demoting people but not addressing the salaries and poor performance of our executive team.

Chad Green* Occupation & experience: Data, testing, assessment, technology. Current school board member, 20 years in research and assessment 214-208-3752

Education is a powerful gift we give our children. I want both top-tier teachers and learning in our classrooms. I care about ecient stewardship and safety. My 20 years in public education is not just an indication of experience but an indicator of my passion and heart for young people.

Maintaining a safe, high quality educational system in an environment of insucient state funding. Assessing the impact of potential private school state funding legislation on MISD students and sta. Reevaluate existing school facilities in light of increasing enrollment north of US 380 and decreasing enrollment south of US 380.

Corey Homer Occupation & experience: Commercial real estate sales agent www.homerformisd.com

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McKinney’s next mayor From the cover

The setup

McKinney City Council districts

District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4

The May election will usher in a new mayor, and four candidates have declared their intent to serve as the city’s next leader. The seven-person council includes one mayor serving at large, four seats with members representing single-member districts and two seats with members serving at large. Council members serving at large represent residents of the entire city, while members representing a single-member district only represent residents within their district’s boundaries. The city’s charter was amended in 1977 to establish the four single-member district seats, Grimes said. Prior to 1977, McKinney City Council consisted of a mayor and six council members serving at large. The current council districts were determined in 2022 following a year-long redistricting process that aimed to divide the districts to have roughly equal portions of the city’s population, which exceeded 224,000 in early 2025.

Mayor George Fuller At Large 1 Charlie Philips At Large 2 Michael Jones

Justin Beller

380

Geré Feltus

Rick Franklin

Median age

Median income

BA or higher

ZIP code

Patrick Cloutier

75069 39.2 $82,804 37.2% 75070 35.7 $106,549 57.6% 75071 37.3 $132,839 50.7% 75072 38.6 $155,294 62.3% McKinney 36.5 $116,654 51.4%

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Diving in deeper

regular meetings, as well as occasionally gather for joint meetings with city boards and commissions such as the McKinney Economic Development Corporation and McKinney Community Develop- ment Corporation. The 1977 election also established a two-year term for council members, which was increased to three years in a 2001 charter election. The current four-year term limit for council members was established in a 2011 charter election.

McKinney’s City Council serves as the policy- making body for the city’s government. The city’s leadership is structured in a coun- cil-manager style, with an elected council and an appointed city manager. The council appoints the city manager, a role currently held by Grimes. The city manager acts as the chief executive and oversees the city organiza- tion. The council also appoints the city attorney, who serves as general counsel and handles legal matters on behalf of the city. The council typically meets twice a month for

City council responsibilities

Adopting ordinances and resolutions Determining city regulations Overseeing the city’s budget and tax rates Acting on zoning and land use cases Outlining goals, strategies and legislative priorities for the city’s government Appointing members to

city boards and commissions Other policymaking decisions

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The context

Sunset Amphitheater. However, Fuller said he hopes to see work con- tinue to progress on the Lower 5 Plaza project, which will bring a public park and pedestrian crossing via an underpass on SH 5. The project received roughly $15 million in federal funding in early 2024. “I worked really hard on getting funding from the state and federal government on the deck park,” he said.

As new faces join the council in May, Fuller said he is looking to see strong leadership from the next council. “As long as … you’re willing to be strong and not be influenced by misinformation, disinfor- mation, that’s all I could hope for,” he said of the future council members. The council will continue work on a number of ongoing public and private projects across the city, including an expansion at McKinney National Airport to add a commercial passenger service terminal and the development of the

US 380 bypass: A roughly 16-mile bypass route of US 380 through north McKinney McKinney National Airport: The addition of a commercial passenger service terminal Sunset Amphitheater: A 20,000-seat entertainment venue incentivized by the city SH 5 reconstruction: A Texas Department of Transportation project to expand the roadway Lower 5 Plaza: A pedestrian walkway and park integrated into the SH 5 reconstruction project Elected McKinney City Council members will join the council amid various ongoing projects, such as:

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What's next?

McKinney residents will have the opportunity to vote for one of four mayoral candidates in the upcoming May 3 election.

Candidates

Matt “Doc” Rostami Occupation & experience: Eye surgeon, started my own medical practice from

Taylor Willingham Occupation & experience: Estate planning attorney, business owner, WG Law & WG Title www. changeiscoming mckinney.com

Bill Cox Occupation & experience: Carey Cox Company–real estate company,

Scott Sanford Occupation & experience: Executive pastor at Cottonwood

City Council, Mayor Pro Tem, President of Collin College Foundation... www. billcoxformayor. com

Creek Church, small-business owner, former Texas State Representative www.scottsanford. us

scratch, manage the budget and operations, I speak

normal https:// doctorrostami. wixsite.com/ website

If elected, how do you plan to address challenges caused by ongoing population growth?

We will encourage the building of duplexes, triplexes and townhouses over apartments. The city is already growing, it doesn’t need an airport, a surf park or amphitheater to attract residents. To keep everyone safe, as mayor I will encourage neighborhood watch programs and patrol with residents.

McKinney’s future won’t look like its past. Once a top destination, we risk losing our edge. To stay competitive, we must embrace technology, strengthen infrastructure and ensure balanced development. The factors that drew people here aren’t guaranteed—we must act boldly to secure McKinney’s future.

We as a city need to understand McKinney is growing and will continue to grow. We need to prepare now for new roads, infrastructure and attainable housing opportunities for our residents.

McKinney is growing rapidly, with that comes both opportunities and challenges. My experience in public service has prepared me to make smart, strategic decisions that balance development with preserving our community’s character. I will work to ensure responsible infrastructure planning, strong public safety, and economic policies supporting businesses and families.

In your opinion, what is the biggest development or project underway in McKinney right now, and what impact will it have on the city and residents?

It’s the airport expansion. The traffic is going to be terrible especially at 5 p.m. on a Friday when everyone is trying to fly out for the weekend. I don’t care what traffic study the city has done that says it won’t increase traffic, I’m not going to ignore plain logic.

McKinney National Airport is both an opportunity and a risk. While I opposed commercial expansion, the decision is made. Now, we must ensure it benefits residents without burdening taxpayers. As McKinney’s future evolves, we must strategically leverage the airport to maximize its benefits for our community.

Development of city-owned assets, including Historic Downtown and McKinney National Airport. We must continue to support Historic Downtown. McKinney National Airport projections show this will be a major economic engine for McKinney.

McKinney’s airport is a vital asset that should be managed to benefit all residents and to reflect the voters’ will. If elected, I’ll inherit a passenger terminal under construction. Moving forward, I’ll support Civil Air Patrol, MISD aviation programs and ensure initiatives are executed with excellence to instill community pride.

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Education

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

District officials create Caldwell Dual Language Academy

A change in attendance boundaries and pro- gramming for some bilingual students will be implemented for the 2025-26 school year. The McKinney ISD board of trustees voted unan- imously to expand select attendance boundaries and create the Caldwell Dual Language Academy at a Feb. 24 meeting. The gist McKinney ISD currently offers bilingual instruc- tion in Spanish and English through the English as a Second Language program at various campuses including Finch Elementary, as well as through the two-way dual language program at Caldwell Elementary. The dual language program com- bines emergent bilingual students with students learning Spanish. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, select students in the dual language program will attend Caldwell Dual Language Academy, which is currently Caldwell Elementary. The school will no longer have a dedicated attendance zone, and will instead serve all emergent bilingual students in the newly created Finch Elementary zone. Finch Elementary will serve monolingual students within its new attendance zone, which includes the current attendance zones for Finch and Caldwell elementary schools, as well as a portion of the Webb Elementary zone. The setup A review committee assessed various elements of each program, including enrollment data, stu- dent achievement data and more, prior to pursu- ing the dual language academy model for Caldwell Elementary. The review ultimately identified that the district can more effectively serve students by

The newly established Finch Elementary attendance zone will include the previous Caldwell Elementary attendance zone as well as the southern portion of the Webb Elementary attendance zone.

Caldwell Dual Language Academy

Finch Elementary

Webb Elementary

Previous attendance zones

Updated attendance zones

Webb

Caldwell

380

Finch

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concentrating monolingual and bilingual programs at specific campuses, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Dennis Womack said, noting that the change is intended to improve the quality and effectiveness of both bilingual programs. Students wishing to attend the academy that don’t currently attend the dual language program must apply through the Choose McKinney ISD program by April 4.

"Our findings from that review of those programs was that obviously the dual language program is successful and that it does support our English language learners, the data yields that." DENNIS WOMACK, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

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