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 (15)(General)
McKinney Islamic Association Site Plan
The project is privately funded, but the city will incur costs for traffic management and potential infrastructure adjustments.
Industrial Zoning Adjustment
The rezoning allows for expanded industrial operations at the site.
recall petition
City taxpayers will likely foot the bill for a special election if the recall petition gets enough signatures to move forward.
Better Together Homelessness Initiative
A contract with UT Dallas was approved, but the total cost and funding sources for the initiative were not detailed.
Youth Vaping Prevention
The group requested unspecified funding for their initiatives.
McKinney National Airport Commercial Service
Potential future financial impacts on the city could arise if subsidies are required for airline profitability, though this is currently speculative.
Acquisition of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Properties
No direct financial impact is associated with this issue.
Acquisition of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Properties
Potential for future development and revenue generation from acquired ETJ properties.
airport construction
Your tax dollars are funding this massive airport upgrade, so expect changes to travel costs and local economic activity.
public camping ordinance
While the city isn't spending a ton upfront, expect costs to rise for enforcement and potentially for services to manage the displaced population.
SWAT raid lawsuit settlement
Your tax dollars are going towards a $59,000 settlement for a botched raid.
airport expansion lawsuit
This lawsuit could delay or even halt the airport's growth, potentially costing the city and taxpayers more money.
lawsuit settlement
Taxpayer money is being used to settle this lawsuit, but we don't know how much.
wayfinding signs
This is mostly about making things easier, not costing a ton of money.
zoning for hospital
This could mean more jobs and better healthcare services, but also potentially higher property values nearby.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Franklin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.