District At Large 2 Council Member· 2023-2027
Michael Jones
McKinney
About
Michael Jones, a McKinney City Council member, has expressed a commitment to serving the residents of McKinney with dedication and integrity. His platform appears to focus on continued service and upholding the responsibilities of his role on the council.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyTo continue to serve the residents of McKinney with dedication and integrity.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 4:22
- Avg per meeting
- 1:27
- Segments
- 63
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Top issues during term (20)
McKinney Islamic Association Site Plan
The project is privately funded, but the city will incur costs for traffic management and potential infrastructure adjustments.
Economic Development Strategy
Details regarding financial impacts and resource allocations will be reviewed during the strategic plan discussion.
Recall Petition Update
Potential future special elections could incur additional city expenses if recall measures or vacancy fill elections are triggered.
Transit Operations Procurement
Service costs scale dynamically based on actual trip volume and variable operating contracts.
Downtown Economic Development and Historic Preservation Agreements
Allocated a total of over $133,000 in TIRZ 1 grant reimbursements across three downtown commercial properties.
Venu Holding Corporation Development Agreement
Private investment increases by $114 million to $334 million with no additional direct city funding requested.
East McKinney Redevelopment
None directly estimated.
Demolition Criteria and Evaluation Guidelines
None yet — this is groundwork for future policy guidance.
August 2026 Financial Performance and Sales Tax Trends
August sales tax revenues contributed nearly $2.4 million toward total monthly collections of $2.8 million.
Board and Commission Appointments
None
election controversy
Who knows how this drama will shake out financially, but local races can impact your tax dollars!
McKinney National Airport Commercial Service
Airport revenues (parking, concessions) are expected to exceed estimates, potentially doubling projections in year one.
Custer Road Commercial and Townhome Rezoning
Expands the city tax base through annexation and new development.
Minor Vehicle Repair Specific Use Permits
Generates approximately $3 million in annual estimated business revenue and local tax base.
Tourism Incentive Funding
The board is consolidating $30,000 into an existing $50,000 pool for a total of $80,000 in incentive funds.
Multifamily Housing Expansion
These projects represent new private investment in the city's housing stock.
Public Infrastructure Reconstruction
Impacts capital improvement program budgets and local business access.
Proposed 7-Eleven Fuel Station at Wilmeth and Taylor-Burk
Potential impact on surrounding residential property values due to proximity to fuel sales and commercial traffic.
Proposed 7-Eleven Gas Station at Wilmeth and Taylor-Burk
Potential impact on surrounding residential property values and commercial tax revenues.
January 2026 Financial Performance
Over $3 million in monthly revenue collected.
Decisions during term (523)
Recorded while Jones was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of Board Chair
Election of Vice Chair
Election of Treasurer
Approval of slate of officers
Committee and liaison appointments
Consent: Minutes of September 29, 2026 meeting
Minutes of the Visit McKinney Board Meeting of September 29, 2026
Consent Agenda — Minutes of October 13, 2026 Meeting
Jordan Towing Design Exception — Couch Drive and Recovery Way
Costco Design Exception — 3650 W. University Drive
Drive-Through Restaurants SUP (Burger King, Popeyes, Taco Bueno)
MK Venue Outdoor Event Center SUP — 312 E. Cloyd Street
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting of October 13, 2026
Election of Officers
Consent Agenda
Habitat for Humanity Loan Extension
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Meeting of September 24, 2026.
Approval of TIRZ 1 Board Meeting Minutes
Resolution Amending TIRZ 1 Administration Policy and Guidelines
Chapter 380 Agreement with Happy Mix Creperie (113 S Tennessee St)
Voting record (13)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Interlocal Agreement with Collin County ESD No. 1
FY 2026-27 Budget Appropriation Ordinance
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Tax Rate
Annexation and Zoning for Baxter Well Apartments
I live fairly close to this. I understand the residents out there. That's a lot of apartments in one area. And I realize we're in a very tough position because, um, they can do what they want to do anyway because they're outside the city.
2026-27 Board and Commission Appointments
Resolution Appointing Members to the TIRZ1 Board
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Tax Rate
Cotton Mill Roadway Impact Fee Waiver
The developer should pay for the infrastructure impact their project creates rather than shifting the burden to taxpayers.