The City of Frisco is holding elections in less than a month on May 3 . Early voting opens on April 22 and closes on April 29 with the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot being April 22.
City Council Places 2 and 4 are both up for election as part of the General Election with only Place 2 incumbent Tammy Meinershagen running for re-election .
Frisco ISD Board Places 1, 2, and 3 are all also up for election with only Place 3 incumbent Stephanie Elad seeking re-election . Furthermore, three places (Places 4, 5, and 6) on the Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees are up for election with only one candidate running for Places 5 and 6.
Additionally, voters will see two propositions related to bonds as well as 12 propositions related to a charter election .
A completely exhaustive copy of the ballot can be found here .
Upcoming local elections
Candidates for Frisco City Council Place 2
Burt Thakur : Engineer and U.S. Navy veteran (nuclear reactor operator in Operation Iraqi Freedom)
Lower property taxes and finish Exide Battery cleanup
Improve technology-related infrastructure
Create safety-related infrastructure (hail and tornado shelters) and invest in fire and police departments
Improve access to care for veterans
Attract more jobs to Frisco and create access to mentorship programs, skill development programs, etc.
Sai Krishnarajanagar : Registered Nurse and insurance provider
Tammy Meinershagen : Incumbent on City Council Place 2
Ensure tax money is used efficiently, including to improve amenities, build better infrastructure, and create unique places in the community
Create a “well-rounded” city and build on Frisco’s reputation as “Sports City, USA” while still valuing fine arts, tourism, and other sectors
Improve sustainability efforts
Candidates for City Council Place 4
Josh Meek : Previous board member on Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Frisco Community Development Corporation, and Visit Frisco
Keep lower property tax rates
Improve safety
Reduce traffic congestion and reinvest in road-related infrastructure
Improve sales tax-related revenue
Jared Elad : Diamond Capital Wealth - founder and wealth advisor
Improve fiscal responsibility and ensure that tax money is spent efficiently
Improve public safety and invest in law enforcement
Invest in new projects that focus on developing the community
Lower taxes and reduce excessive spending
Jerry Spencer : Investor, urban planner, and manager in federal government agency
Shift gears from focusing on sports and tourism towards focusing on emergent technology, creating a “Brain City, USA”
Stem Frisco’s overgrowth which leads to skyrocketing housing prices
Create local jobs, making houses more affordable, and invest in microtransit options
Gopal Ponangi : Vice President of Frisco ISD Board of Trustees
Improve public safety through investment in police and fire departments
Reduce traffic-related congestion and invest in efficient, well-managed transportation system
Improve emergency response times
Create local jobs and use commercial property taxes to alleviate tax-related pressures on residents
Sangita Datta : Secretary on City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Board and Ambassador for Frisco Chamber of Commerce
Promote growth of the local economy through efficient use of tax money and city resources
Attract new jobs and create a positive environment for local businesses and entrepreneurs
Invest in family-friendly community spaces and events
Improve city safety through investment in neighborhood watch programs and first responder partnerships
Candidates for Frisco ISD Place 1
Amit Kalra : Physical therapist and Frisco ISD District Advisory Committee member
Improve support for special needs education and advance curriculum to better fit the community
Use already existing district facilities and resources efficiently and work towards a balanced budget with controlled tax rates
Strengthen mental health supports and outreach initiatives
Improve school safety measures
Expand small business partnerships and invest in career-related education programs
Suresh Manduva : Co-founder of Applauz Productions and former committee member of the Frisco Indian Affairs Committee
Institute college prep, SAT/ACT, and career mentorship programs and workshops
Partner with local businesses to create work-based opportunities and internships
Improve communication and transparency-related efforts through newsletters and student advisory committees
Expand special education and student athlete related supports
Improve access to mental health professionals and counselors, as well as integrate more mindfulness-related programs into the curriculum
Muni Janagarajan : HOA Director and graduate of Frisco Police Department Citizens Police Academy
Create a proactive five, ten, and fifteen-year plan for FISD
Boost communication-related efforts and advocate for greater state funding
Offer specialized courses for students and “convert…high school[s] into magnet school[s]” through a focus on STEM and arts
Promote transparency in district budget and cut wasteful spending
Prioritize teacher pay and reduce teacher turnover
Shift towards traditional grading systems
Candidates for Frisco ISD Place 3
Candidates for Frisco ISD Place 5
Stuart Shulman : Former secondary and higher education band director, Director of Product Management for Ultimate Drill Book, and founder of Integrated Effects
Prioritize students and represent local voices without being swayed by outside interests like PACs
Expand extracurricular opportunities, improve student engagement, and prioritize well-being of students
Promote communication between stakeholders and foster open dialogue, while boosting accountability
Accounting for diverse perspectives and opinions in decision making
Stephanie Elad : Incumbent on Frisco ISD Place 5
Advocate for a high-quality education that prioritizes practical, future ready skills
Improve teacher retention efforts
Focus on the root cause of parents leaving FISD and balance the budget to prevent deficits
Promote open dialogue from parents
City of Frisco Bond Election
The two propositions on the ballot for the bond election (Props A and B) center around authorizing the use of city money and creating bonds to pay for the creation of the Center for the Arts .
Proposition A: The Frisco Economic Development Corporation is authorized to use proceeds of its sales and use tax, including all amounts previously authorized and collected, for projects related to the proposed center for the arts project, including but not limited to, land, buildings, equipment, facilities and improvements found by the Frisco Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors to be required or suitable for use for the proposed Center for the Arts Project in accordance with section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Proposition B: The issuance of bonds in the maximum amount of $160,000,000 for a City-owned Center for the Arts Project, and levying taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
City of Frisco Charter Election
There are 12 propositions on the ballot for the charter election, each of which amends the Frisco City Charter.
Proposition C: Shall Section 3.02 (Limitations on Terms) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to state that no person shall serve as a Councilmember and Mayor (combined) for more than six consecutive elected terms rather than 18 consecutive years?
Proposition D: Shall Section 3.04 (Compensation) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to increase the amount of compensation for the Mayor and each Councilmember and to provide for annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)?
Proposition E: Shall Section 3.06 (Vacancies, Forfeiture and Filling of Vacancies) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to grant authority to the City Council to fill a vacated office on the City Council by appointment if the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacated office is 12 months or less, as permitted under Article XI, Section 11 of the Texas Constitution?
Proposition F: Shall Section 3.09 (Meetings of the City Council) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to grant authority for the City Council to hold only one regular monthly meeting in up to four months, rather than two months, out of the calendar year?
Proposition G: Shall Section 5.01 (City Elections) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to conform to state law the process for ordering a special election?
Proposition H: Shall Section 6.05 (Presentation of Petition to the City Council) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to clarify the scope of the City Secretary's review of petitions?
Proposition I: Shall Section 6.12 (General Power of Initiative and Referendum) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to remove from the scope of the powers of initiative and referendum ordinances or resolutions relating to the Comprehensive Plan, amendments of the Zoning Ordinance, use of the power of eminent domain or other ordinances or resolutions not subject to initiative or referendum as provided by state law, and reorganizing existing language relating thereto?
Proposition J: Shall Section 6.13 (Initiative) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to clarify the scope of the City Secretary's review of initiative petitions, clarify initiative petition requirements and remove the requirement for review by the City Attorney?
Proposition K: Shall Section 6.14 (Referendum) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to clarify the scope of the City Secretary's review of referendum petitions?
Proposition L: Shall Section 7.18 (Independent Audit) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to remove the requirement for publication of a summary of each independent audit in the City's official newspaper and instead require publication of the summary on the City website, or by such other means as may be allowed by state law?
Proposition M: Shall Section 14.08 (Conflict of Interest) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to clarify the standard for determining when a City officer or employee has a conflict of interest by referencing state law?
Proposition N: Shall Section 14.09 (No Officer to Accept Gifts, Etc.) of the Frisco Home Rule Charter be amended to conform to state law the prohibitions and requirements applicable to a City official's acceptance, agreement to accept or solicitation of gifts and other benefits and the disclosure thereof?
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