Little time is left for citizens to protest their city’s excessive spending and taxing plans.
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ELECTION RESULTS: Collin County
Results of key city council and school board races on the May 2021 ballot.
Local Elections Becoming Openly Partisan
Collin County activists say party affiliations and endorsements provide valuable information for local voters.
North Texas Voters Offered Choices in Key Local Elections
In Collin County’s largest cities, every council seat on May ballots is contested.
Democrats Target Collin County Republican Lawmakers
Matt Shaheen and Jeff Leach are once again in tight races to defend against heavily funded opponents looking to flip the Texas House.
Controversial McKinney Councilman Refiles Anti-Recall Lawsuit
Councilmember La’Shadion Shemwell, an outspoken Black Lives Matter activist, claims the city’s recall process is racially motivated.
Property Tax Reform Didn’t Force Cities to Spend Less … Or Cut Texans’ Tax Bills
Even with reforms, city property tax bills remain high, and cities still have plenty of money to spend.
Will McKinney Avoid a Tax Hike This Year?
City officials say the property tax rate in the FY 2020-21 budget will be below the ceiling set by the council on Tuesday.
McKinney Mayor Orders Mask Mandate
The mayor’s executive order forcing businesses to mandate masks expires in seven days unless approved by the city council.
McKinney Keeps Golf Courses Open Amid Coronavirus Shutdown of ‘Non-Essential’ Businesses
City decides golf courses are “essential” and can follow safety guidelines, while other businesses remain shut down by COVID-19 disaster ordinance.