Frisco Politics

Straight Party Voting Out for 2020

June 30, 2020 by Frisco Politics

During the 2017 legislative session, House Bill 25 removed the straight-ticket option from Texas ballots after September 2020. The bill was signed by Abbott.

Texas Democrats challenged the law and in June 2020 a federal court dismissed the suit allowing the change to move forward for the November 2020 general election.

How will this impact your voting experience this year?

Unlike previous elections, where the option to vote based on the party choice, each voter will now be required to cast their ballot for each office. There are two main impacts this change will entail. First, it will increase the length of time it takes to vote; and second, voters now have to walk into a polling place with a better idea of who to vote for in EACH race.

Texas law allows you to take a voting guide into the polling place, however it must be printed. It cannot be on your phone (they are not permitted in polling places). Preparing to vote for the general election in 2020 will require some preparation. Be informed and remember your voting guide.

Join Our Advisory Board

October 2, 2020June 29, 2020 by Frisco Politics

The purpose of the Frisco PAC Advisory Board is to give advice and support to the PAC on the issues and actions it leads. The Advisory Board will help develop and incubate ideas, projects, as well as be the conscious of the PAC (in a sense, keeping the PAC true to its mission and core values). The Advisory Board will be composed of a diverse group of individuals that reflects the community within Frisco, including on a partisan level.

The Frisco PAC is looking to welcome individuals to the Advisory Board. Members of the Advisory Board will be representative of the racial, ethnic, gender, social, political, amongst other groups living and working in the city of Frisco and the Frisco ISD.

Complete this form to schedule a time to chat about how you can join our team.

City Charter Brief History

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Frisco Politics

The City of Frisco became a Home Rule City in 1987 following the decision by council to establish a Charter Commission in 1986. The City Charter Commission made it’s recommendation to council on January 19, 1987. Voters adopted the City Charter on May 4, 1987.

Since the initial adoption of the City Charter, the City Council has called on citizens to establish a Review Commission on four occasions: 2001, 2009, 2013 & 2018. The Charter Review Commission presented recommendations to the City Council for amendments to the City Charter each time, and only one one occasion (2013) has City Council not moved forward with the option for voters to approve or reject these changes.