District 4 Council Member· 2023-2027
Rick Franklin
McKinney
About
Rick Franklin's platform appears to focus on local development, as evidenced by his proposal for a new municipal management district in northwest McKinney. Other articles touch on his involvement in city council decisions regarding public safety and historical monuments, though specific campaign promises beyond development are not detailed.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentProposed a new municipal management district for northwest McKinney.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 50:49
- Avg per meeting
- 1:45
- Segments
- 988
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
Airport Infrastructure Financing
Saves taxpayers over $15 million in interest over the 30-year life of the loan.
Environmental Remediation Funding for Parks Church
Allocates $453,439.57 from TIRZ 1 funds, requiring a budget amendment.
TURS Program Administration and Financial Capacity
The board is managing an unrestricted balance of approximately $25 million while facing potential future project costs ranging from $28 to $36 million.
City Debt Issuance and Infrastructure Projects
Includes proposed municipal debt issuances of $75 million for streets and public safety and $25 million for water infrastructure.
Decisions during term (14)
Recorded while Franklin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget and Amending the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program to Provide Funds for the Regional Sports Facility Project (PK2344)
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget and Amending the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program to Provide Funds for the Bonnie Wenk Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Project
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget and Amending the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program to Provide Funds for the SH 5 TxDOT Local Contributions Project (Project ST2136)
Revised MCDC Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Resolution Recommending Budget Amendment for Cannon Beach Development Agreement
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget and Amending the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Program, to Provide Funds for the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighters Facility Project (FI2635)
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation Related to the Cannon Beach Development Agreement
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget and Amending the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Program, to Provide Funds for the Redbud Pump Station Storage and Workshop Building Project (WA2606)
FY 2026-27 Budget Appropriation Ordinance
FY 2027 Visit McKinney Budget
Approval of FY26-27 MEDC Budget
Budget Amendment (26-0566)
Budget Amendment for Parks Church
Budget Amendment for US-380 Traffic Signal
Voting record (1)(Budget)
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