The city will keep its current 12-year limits for mayors and council members.
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Citizens Win: Allen Rolls Back Spending, Taxes
Conservatives convince Allen City Council to spend less and adopt a “no new revenue” property tax rate.
ELECTION RESULTS: City Runoffs in Collin County
Republican-endorsed city council candidates win runoff races in Allen, but not in Frisco and Plano.
ELECTION RESULTS: Collin County
Solid-red Collin County blocks blue wave.
Allen Appoints Interim Mayor Amid Public Health Emergency
Former Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Stout returns to head Allen City Council temporarily in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Admits Triggering “Automatic Resignation” Last Month
Allen mayor triggered city’s resign-to-run rule when he filed for another office in December but has continued to preside over council meetings.
Commentary: The Tale of the Tax Rate
A property taxpayer looks at the City of Allen’s approach to fiscal stewardship.
Allen Rejects Downtown High-Density Development Plan
Responding to strong public opposition, city council votes 5-2 to kill the proposed “urban residential” Allen City Center project designed to revitalize the central business district with apartments.
Allen Plans Property Tax Hike
Allen’s proposed 2019-20 budget is based on adopting a property tax rate that raises the average homeowner’s property tax bill, again.
Allen Officials Ignore Residents’ Concerns About High-Density Development
Residents are frustrated as the planning and zoning commission approves “Allen City Center” urban residential project despite overwhelming public opposition.