Posted with Permission from Jeff Cheney, Frisco City Councilman

We finally returned to our regular schedule of Tuesday nights after a few weeks of having to adjust our schedule.  I must first say that I am excited and impressed by our new agenda management system.  We are still testing it internally and it will be available to the public very soon.  The new system will allow our citizens to view live streaming of our meetings as well as to go back and watch the video of any topic.  This will greatly enhance our ability to communicate with our citizens.  I am certain everyone …

The following information is distributed from the City of Frisco’s News and Information service.

Early voting, which began today, October 20, is underway at two locations in Frisco. Registered Collin County voters may vote ‘early’ at the Preston Ridge Campus of Collin College, 9700 Wade Blvd. Collin County ‘early voting’ hours being offered in Frisco are as follows:

October 20 - 24: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 25: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
October 26: …

Posted with Permission from Jeff Cheney, Frisco City Councilman

We typically meet the first and third meeting of every month. This meeting was pushed back a day to Wednesday. For the second straight meeting, we changed the date to accommodate National Night Out.  I enjoyed National Night Out again this year.  I visited a half dozen parties this year while riding with the Police Department.  As many of you know, Texas was test marketing a new date this year, pushing it back from our normal August date.  Many people discussed enjoying the cooler weather.  However, the downside was that many people’s parties …

Sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce:

Thursday, October 2, 2008
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Westin Hotel (1549 Legacy Drive; Frisco, TX 75034)
(Following LIVE Broadcast of the VP Debate on BIG SCREEN!)

This 2008 Election will be one of the most important elections in our lifetime and there is much to be voted on from local races all the way to the most talked about election in history!

We need your vote!

Come hear from the candidates and their campaign teams(Local, State and National), last chance to register …

1. Jack Hatchell, Precinct 4 Commissioner from Plano, who passed away on June 28, served faithfully and honorably on the Commissioners Court for over 20 years, and over 30 total years in public service. We will not easily replace Jack’s wisdom and knowledge of the issues facing our county. We will miss Jack, a man of integrity and honor.

2. As has happened since the nation moved forward and prospered after George Washington refused both a crown and an unlimited term of office, Collin County must now move forward and prosper with those who will follow Jack in Precinct 4. I …

Citizens,

1. Farmersville celebrated the 84th anniversary of Audie Murphy’s birth on Saturday, June 21. Audie Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient, was the most decorated soldiers of WWII and one of the most famous soldiers in American history. Along with Audie Murphy’s memory, the city also honored veterans from every era during a parade around the town square and a ceremony held in the historic Onion Shed. It was a moving experience to watch veterans wipe tears from their eyes during patriotic songs, and then swell with pride as their individual branch of the Armed Services was recognized. It was …

Taxing the American Dream
 

I recently read an article regarding the property tax crisis in Texas. This article, titled Taxing the American Dream, was written by the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI).  This week, with permission from TCCRI, I would like to share this article with you.

 
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While Congress works to bail out homeowners in the wake of the national mortgage crisis, homeowners continue to suffer under the crushing weight of a long‐standing property tax crisis. In fact, property taxes present a greater, longer‐standing threat to homeownership than the sub‐prime crisis.

In that context, House Speaker Tom Craddick …

Citizens,

1. Please help me congratulate Commissioner Jack Hatchell, who just won the prestigious Pitstick Award at the North Central Texas Council of Governments annual general assembly. The Pitstick Award is given in recognition of an individual’s commitment to regional excellence, and Commissioner Hatchell richly deserved the award for his many years of service to Collin County and the region.

2. Tracy and I just returned from the Republican Party state convention in Houston. I was very encouraged by the conservatism that the grassroots delegates demonstrated - and voted - in election after election. The convention showed that in spite of the …

With a margin of 133 votes, Bart Crowder wins Frisco City Council place. Both candidates conducted a professional race and Frisco is a better place for their dedication.

Bart Crowder 54.21%
Tim Nelson 45.79%

*Results are unofficial at this time

In order to help you vote smart on June 14, the following are responses on the city councilmen run-off candidates.

Responses courtesy of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce

1. Why did you choose to run for City Council?

Tim Nelson - I have had the pleasure to live in Frisco for over nine years. During this time I have watched our leaders make some strong decisions that have set a series of events into play that have resulted in the wonderful city that we have today. While a resident I have been married to my wife Candice, had …