By RJ Morales | TX3DNews.com
It’s go time.
Today—Saturday, May 3rd—voters across TX03 including McKinney, Frisco, and Plano are shaping the future of Collin County. With polls open until 7 p.m., this isn’t just another local election—it’s a high-stakes moment for growth, infrastructure, and leadership in some of North Texas’ fastest-growing cities.
In McKinney, the mayoral seat is wide open. With Mayor George Fuller stepping down—following voters’ rejection of a council term extension last fall—four candidates are vying to take the reins: Matt “Doc” Rostami, Taylor Willingham, Bill Cox, and Scott Sanford.
Whoever wins will help steer massive city-shaping projects: a commercial terminal at McKinney National Airport, the US 380 bypass, and the proposed 20,000-seat Sunset Amphitheater. Big opportunities, big questions—especially about traffic, cost, and what kind of growth McKinney wants.
- Willingham is sounding the alarm on strained infrastructure.
- Cox is leaning into Historic Downtown revitalization.
- Backed by out-of-town donors, Sanford wants to hit pause on McKinney’s airport expansion.
- Rostami opposes big developments and promises to keep McKinney affordable.
Let’s not forget: less than 20% of McKinney voters turned out in the 2021 mayoral race. If you want a say in how this city grows, today’s the day.
Over in Frisco, it’s a full plate. Voters will decide who takes the City Council Places 2 and 4, with candidates like Burt Thakur on the ballot. The proposed Frisco Center for the Arts could give the city a cultural shot in the arm—but not without fiscal scrutiny. And the Frisco ISD board races (Places 1, 2, and 3) bring questions about safety, academic growth, and rapid enrollment surges.
In Plano, it’s all about the bond. Voters are weighing seven propositions totaling $647 million, including $316 million for streets and $155 million for a new police headquarters. Who wins the city council seats will help decide how—and how well—those funds are used.
In Princeton, the ballot includes races for City Council Places 1 and 2 and three at-large seats on the Princeton ISD Board of Trustees—key positions as the city and school district manage explosive growth. In Allen, voters are choosing trustees for Allen ISD Places 4 and 5, just months after approving a $442 million bond aimed at expanding and upgrading school facilities.
🗳️ Polls close at 7 p.m. sharp.
Don’t sit this one out. From traffic to taxes, airports to amphitheaters, what happens today will echo for years.
👉 Find your polling place or sample ballot at collincountytx.gov.
🗂️ For a detailed voter guide, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.