McKinney City Council member are, from left: Don Day, Randy Pogue, Mayor Pro Tem Travis Ussery (seated), Tracy Rath, Rainey Rogers, Mayor Brian Loughmiller (seated) and Chuck Branch.[/caption] There are some big changes coming to the McKinney City Council next spring, and one of them could be you. Four seats are up for grabs this year including the mayor as well as one At-Large, District 1 seat and the District 3 seat. Those interested in learning more about running for a council seat can pick up candidate packets from City Secretary Sandy Hart at City Hall, 222 N. Tennessee St. starting today. The deadline to file for a place on the ballot is 5 p.m. Feb. 17. So far, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Pogue and developer George Fuller have announced their bids for the mayor's spot, and Sheila Johnson has announced her bid for District 3. The general election is scheduled for May 6. Early voting takes place from April 24—May 2. The candidate packet includes necessary forms, instructions, eligibility requirements, important dates related to the election and campaign sign rules. For more information about City Council candidate packets or elections, call 972-547-7505 or email [email protected].