Rainey Rogers is running for re-election to the District 2 seat on McKinney City Council. Rogers was first elected to City Council in 2015. Community Impact Newspaper sent Rogers a set of questions about his candidacy. His answers have been edited for publication style. Rogers is uncontested. This article is part of Community Impact Newspaper's ongoing May 4 election coverage and does not constitute an endorsement of the candidate.
Why are you running for re-election to the McKinney City Council District 2 seat?
After being elected four years ago, my intention was to serve one term and not seek re-election. However, working with mayor Fuller for the last two years has been a great experience. I feel like I have been making a real difference in the city of McKinney. With mayor Fuller’s leadership, we have been able to pass some very meaningful ordinances and zoning changes. I believe McKinney is headed in the right direction, but mayor Fuller still needs help. I am running to help make McKinney a better place to live, work and play.
What experience—professionally or politically—do you have that would prepare you for this position?
I have almost four years of experience on the council; frankly it takes about 18 months to really figure out who everyone is and how everything works in the city. I have worked in the financial services industry for over 34 years, and as a certified financial planner I help people accomplish their financial goals. With this financial experience, I have been able to help the city make changes to how things have been done previously, and that has saved hundreds of thousands of dollars. I am someone who can look at a problem and find a solution. I am also someone that gets things done.
If elected, what would be your top priorities for the city?
Stay focused on getting more commercial businesses, continue to lower the tax rate of our city and build the city in the right way, while still preserving our small-community feel.
