Rick Franklin
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
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 40:01
- Avg per meeting
- 1:49
- Segments
- 771
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Top issues during term (8)(Development)
Economic Development Strategy
The EDC is managing a pipeline of 184 leads, with the recent Lighton project alone representing a $900 million investment.
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.
Historic Home Tax Exemptions
The homeowners face significant costs for either extensive structural repairs or a full demolition and rebuild.
East McKinney Redevelopment
The waiver involves approximately $3 million in roadway impact fees.
Warehouse Tree Removal and Floodplain Impact
The plan sets a $50,000 annual budget cap for the new CIP tree replacement program.
Heard Museum Renovations
The request is for $72,102.16, representing 30% of the total project cost.
Proper Use of Hotel Occupancy Tax
Ensures hotel tax revenue is used appropriately, potentially impacting funding for various city projects.
Decisions during term (24)
Recorded while Franklin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Meeting of August 27, 2026
Retail Development Infrastructure Grant - Shorty's McKinney, LLC
Retail Development Infrastructure Grant - Hope Hardware Building, LP
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Meeting of May 28, 2026.
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Potential Projects Subcommittee Meeting of May 7, 2026.
Minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board Meeting and McKinney Community Development Corporation Joint Meeting of May 14, 2026
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Meeting of April 23, 2026.
Minutes of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation Meeting of March 17, 2026
Minutes of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation Meeting of April 21, 2026
Design Exception for Mixed Residential Development at 851 Murray Street
Minutes of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation Meeting of February 17, 2026
Minutes of the Economic Development Corporation meeting on February 17th
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Meeting of February 26, 2026.
Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDEP) Grant Application
Unified Development Code Amendments
McKinney Community Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds Taxable Series 2026
McKinney Community Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, TIFIA
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Meeting of January 22, 2026.
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Potential Projects Subcommittee Meeting of December 18, 2025.
Unified Development Code Amendments
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.