ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Average annual effective tax rate been 1.89% above effective, nearly 73% lower than the years before, and that has been during double-digit inflation

Doubled the commercial tax base

Doubled sales tax revenues

Became the first government entity in Texas to receive all five transparency stars from the State Comptroller

Increased bond rating to AAA

Closed the loophole that allowed developers to build apartments in Neighborhood Business zoning districts

Established the first road maintenance reserve account

Took the airport from requiring an annual subsidy to becoming profitable and it is now paying more than $3 Million Dollars in property and school taxes annually, reducing our residential tax burden

Secured the Byron Nelson and the NCAA Division II Football Championship, collectively producing nearly $55M in annual economic benefit to the region while showcasing our community to the world.

Named a safest city of our size in the country

Fire Department has the highest ISO safety rating possible

On the “Best Places to Live” list

Just named the hottest real estate market in the country

Been designated a cultural arts district by the Governor

Built a needed parking garage downtown

Built a new 175,000 square foot City Hall, catalyzing eastside development

Planned and secured state and federal funding for a deck park to connect the east and west sides of Hwy 5, expanding our historic downtown entertainment district

Upgraded eastside water, sewer and storm sewer lines

Widened Virginia Parkway to 6 lanes

Expanded the Courts of McKinney indoor tennis facility

Renovated Old Settlers and Gabe Nesbitt Parks

Established an industry-leading Public Private Partnership with Plug and Play