City Council has new members
La’Shadion Shemwell, Scott Elliott and Charlie Philips won the District 1, District 3 and At Large seats, respectively, for McKinney City Council after the June 10 runoff election.
Shemwell received 661 votes or approximately 57.2 percent of the vote. Elliott received 1,053 votes or approximately 56 percent of the vote, and Philips received more than 3,000 votes or approximately 65.1 percent of the vote.
More information about each council member, including their qualifications and top priorities, can be found in Community Impact Newspaper’s previous candidate Q&A’s. These questions were sent to candidates prior to the May 6 election.
Coffee with Cops set for Wednesday
The McKinney Police Department invites residents to enjoy a cup of coffee over casual conversation Wednesday. The goal of this free event is to “break down barriers and provide a unique opportunity for officers to build relationships with community members,” according to a press release from the city of McKinney. The event will be held at Whataburger, 9053 W. University Drive, McKinney, from 7-9 a.m. For more information, contact McKinney Police Department Crime Prevention Officer Randy Haak at 972-547-2795.
Live music on tap Thursday
Now that it’s summer, live music events are popping up across McKinney. Here are three live music events taking place Thursday:
- Steve Brummet will perform at Lone Star Wine Cellars, 103 E. Virginia St., McKinney, from 6-9 p.m.
- Wyatt Martin will perform at Zin Zen Wine Bistro, 6841 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 104, McKinney, from 7-10 p.m.
- The JazzMark Quartet will kick off the Jammin’ in June concert series at the Bonnie Wenk Park Amphitheater, 2996 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, and will perform from 7:30-9 p.m.
