Following the failure of two out of four bond propositions considered by McKinney residents during the Nov. 5 election, city leaders and political action committees have begun to speak out.
The gist
Four propositions regarding potential amendments to the city's charter were considered by voters. According to unofficial voting results from Collin County, only two of the four propositions passed.
- Proposition A asked voters to cast a vote for or against increasing term limits for council members from two consecutive, four-year terms to three consecutive, four-year terms. This proposition failed, with 42,176 votes against, representing 51.16% of votes cast.
- Proposition B asked voters to increase the compensation of council members to $750 per month for newly elected council members and $1,000 per month for newly elected mayors. This proposition failed, with 44,962 votes against, representing 55.88% of votes cast.
- Proposition C asked voters to allow city staff to make corrections to “errors” in the charter, such as misspellings and grammar issues, as well as revise references to state laws as needed. This proposition passed, earning 59,276 votes in favor, representing 74.19% of votes cast.
- Proposition D asked voters to allow the charter be amended to remove provisions, practices and policies the city no longer uses. This proposition passed, receiving 58,321 votes in favor, representing 72.78% of votes cast.
What they're saying
Tom Michero, president of the Keep McKinney Unique PAC that opposed Proposition A, said the failure of Proposition A will result in more citizen participation in McKinney's local government.
"Four seats on the City Council will become available in May of 2025," Michero said in an emailed statement. "I encourage everyone to get involved in keeping McKinney unique."
Paul Chabot, who leads the Collin County Citizens for Integrity PAC, also noted that the failure of Proposition A will generate new city leadership.
"We need new leaders in McKinney, and this city is more than capable of producing them," he said. "The voters said "No," now I think we need to look at those same voters and say, 'Okay, you voted, now we need you to step up and bring your ideas forward, we need you to run for office.'"
Sally Riche, president of the Citizens for McKinney PAC which supported passing all four propositions, thanked McKinney voters in a statement.
"We are grateful for everyone who came out to vote and have their voices heard," she said in an emailed statement. "It was an extremely close race, and we believe as people continued to learn more about the propositions, they began to vote in favor, as can be seen by the numbers on Election Day, where we won nearly 60% of the vote."
McKinney Mayor George Fuller also noted the narrow margin in the results of Proposition A, which, if passed, would have increased the number of consecutive terms allowed for Council members from two terms to three terms.
"The vote was nearly split down the middle, and that speaks to the fact that it was an important issue to many in this community, and one that deserved to be decided by the community," Fuller said in an emailed statement. "I am glad it is behind us, as we have much important work to do in the city."
Updated 1:15 a.m. Nov. 6
McKinney residents oppose increasing term limits and compensation for City Council members, with more than 40,000 residents voting to oppose two of four city charter amendment propositions that would enact the proposed changes.
The details
With 117 of 117 vote centers reporting, McKinney voters have shown opposition to two of the four propositions, according to unofficial election results from the Collin County Elections Office.
Proposition A earned 40,286 votes in favor, representing 48.84% of votes cast, and 42,176 votes against, or 51.16%. The failed proposition asked residents to cast a vote for or against allowing council members to serve three consecutive, four-year terms. McKinney City Council members can currently serve two consecutive, four-year terms.
Proposition B received 35,504 votes in favor, representing 44.12% of votes cast, and 44,962 votes against, or 55.88%. The failed proposition asked voters to change the compensation of council members to provide $750 per month for newly elected council members and $1,000 per month for newly elected mayors beginning Oct. 1, 2025. Council members are currently compensated $50 per City Council meeting as well as a $100 monthly stipend for the mayor.
Two propositions regarding changes to language in the charter were approved by than 70% of voters.
Proposition C earned 59,276 votes in favor, representing 74.19% of votes cast, and 20,622 votes against, or 25.81%. The approved proposition will allow city staff to make corrections to “errors” in the charter, such as misspellings and grammar issues, as well as revise references to state laws as needed.
Proposition D received 58,321 votes in favor, representing 72.78% of votes cast, and 21,808 votes against, or 27.22%. The proposition asked voters to allow the charter be amended to remove provisions, practices and policies the city no longer uses.
Election Day provisional ballots and late ballots from overseas will be processed by Nov. 14, and election results are expected to be certified by the city of McKinney between Nov. 13-15, according to a news release from the city.
Zooming out
Over 80,000 McKinney residents cast a vote towards one or more of the propositions, according to Collin County Elections.
In Collin County, ballots were cast by 517,142 voters, representing 68.78% of the county's 751,832 registered voters.
Updated 12:15 a.m. Nov. 6
McKinney residents oppose increasing term limits and compensation for City Council members, voting to oppose two of four city charter amendment propositions that would enact the proposed changes.
The details
With 117 of 117 vote centers reporting, McKinney voters have shown opposition to two of the four propositions, according to unofficial election results from the Collin County Elections Office.
- Proposition A has earned 36,497 votes, representing 47.93% of votes cast, and 39,650 votes against, or 52.07%. This proposition asked residents to cast a vote for or against increasing the number of consecutive terms allowed for council members from two terms to three terms.
- Proposition B has earned 32,677 votes, representing 44.06% of votes cast, and 41,602 votes against, or 55.94%. The proposition asked voters to change the compensation of council members to provide $750 per month for council members and $1,000 per month for the mayor. Council members are currently compensated $50 per City Council meeting as well as a $100 monthly stipend for the mayor.
- Proposition C has earned 54,551 votes, representing 73.86% of votes cast, and 19,303 votes against, or 26.14%. If approved, the proposition would allow city staff to make corrections to “errors” in the charter, such as misspellings and grammar issues, as well as revise references to state laws as needed.
- Proposition D has earned 49,865 votes, representing 72.59% of votes cast, and 20,291 votes against, or 27.41%. The proposition asks voters to allow the charter be amended to remove provisions, practices and policies the city no longer uses.
McKinney voters have shown early opposition to ballot propositions that could enact changes to the city’s charter, including City Council member term limits, according to unofficial early voting results from Collin County.
The details
With 53 of 117 vote centers reporting, McKinney voters have shown opposition to two of the four propositions, according to unofficial election results from the Collin County Elections Office.
- Proposition A has earned 36,497 votes, representing 47.93% of votes cast, and 39,650 votes against, or 52.07%. This proposition asked residents to cast a vote for or against increasing the number of consecutive terms allowed for council members from two terms to three terms.
- Proposition B has earned 32,677 votes, representing 44.06% of votes cast, and 41,602 votes against, or 55.94%. The proposition asked voters to change the compensation of council members to provide $750 per month for council members and $1,000 per month for the mayor. Council members are currently compensated $50 per City Council meeting as well as a $100 monthly stipend for the mayor.
- Proposition C has earned 54,551 votes, representing 73.86% of votes cast, and 19,303 votes against, or 26.14%. If approved, the proposition would allow city staff to make corrections to “errors” in the charter, such as misspellings and grammar issues, as well as revise references to state laws as needed.
- Proposition D has earned 49,865 votes, representing 72.59% of votes cast, and 20,291 votes against, or 27.41%. The proposition asks voters to allow the charter be amended to remove provisions, practices and policies the city no longer uses.
McKinney voters have shown early opposition to ballot propositions that could enact changes to the city’s charter, including City Council member term limits, according to unofficial early voting results from Collin County.
The details
Early voters have shown opposition to two of the four propositions, according to unofficial election results from the Collin County Elections Office.
Proposition A has earned 33,324 votes, representing 47.04% of votes cast, and 37,511 votes against, or 52.96%. This proposition asked residents to cast a vote for or against increasing the number of consecutive terms allowed for council members from two terms to three terms.
Proposition B has earned 30,469 votes, representing 44.02% of votes cast, and 38,751 votes against, or 55.98%. The proposition asked voters to change the compensation of council members to provide $750 per month for council members and $1,000 per month for the mayor. Council members are currently compensated $50 per City Council meeting as well as a $100 monthly stipend for the mayor.
Proposition C has earned 50,540 votes, representing 73.53% of votes cast, and 18,194 votes against, or 26.47%. If approved, the proposition would allow city staff to make corrections to “errors” in the charter, such as misspellings and grammar issues, as well as revise references to state laws as needed.
Proposition D has earned 49,865 votes, representing 72.37% of votes cast, and 19,036 votes against, or 27.63%. The proposition asks voters to allow the charter be amended to remove provisions, practices and policies the city no longer uses.
The context
City Council members began considering a charter amendment election in January, but opted to wait until after the May bond election and consider the items to be added to the November ballot instead.
A 21-person citizen committee was appointed in May to consider four key areas of the charter:
- Term lengths
- Term limits
- Council compensation
- Composition of council member districts
