Frisco City Council notes — 9/15/08
Council Member Joy West joked that we should schedule more meetings during Cowboy games as it makes us more efficient.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
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Council Member Joy West joked that we should schedule more meetings during Cowboy games as it makes us more efficient.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
City worker gets artsy fartsy with the tar repair on Sunset Drive.
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
We held our first public hearing on our proposed tax rate; the state requires us to disclose a notice of an effective tax rate increase.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
We had a large turnout from citizens, mainly from those interested in the burying of utility lines and the proposed skate park.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
They've ushered in popular new senior adult center and indoor recreation center.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
"Hiring the right folks and making sure that they're provided with the right tools and training to do a good job is paramount."
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
"Not too long after becoming a volunteer firefighter, I fell in love with it in 1973."
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008
Frisco's population as of July 1 was 101,393, and it's the seventh fastest growing city in the United States.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Frisco's present general fund budget for police, fire, streets, parks and library is $70 million, but if you add in water, sewer and sanitation, it's closer to $140 million total.
Friday, July 18, 2008
This meeting kicks off our busy season for City Council as we now roll into Board interviews and appointments followed by our budget work.
Monday, June 23, 2008
The city will vote on approving a contract with engineers who will assess the feasibility and cost of the park.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Mayor Maher Maso's goal to start meeting on time at 6:30 worked well.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
We said farewell to Mike Simpson and Matt Lafata and welcomed new Mayor Maher Maso and Council Member Scott Johnson.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Jimmy Buffet, Edgefest, a Rover Rally and a visit to a new restaurant are just some of the recent events in Frisco.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Frisco voters overwhelmingly chose Maher Maso as their new mayor, along with choosing not to allow restaurants and bars to stay open past midnight.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Tonight was a special meeting as it was the final meeting for Mayor Mike Simpson and Council Members Jim Joyner and Matt Lafata. All three have reached their term limits and their successors will be determined this Saturday, May 10.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Whichever side of the issue you are on, I just hope that everyone exercises their right to vote.
Monday, April 28, 2008
For the City of Frisco, it's onward and upward (in terms of population, anyway).
Friday, April 25, 2008
Tonight’s meeting was packed with reports and presentations which resulted in a long night.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
7:00 p.m. at Centennial High School - be there or be somewhere else.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
If you hold County Road 712 in a special place in your heart, or you just think the name All Stars Avenue is ridiculous, this city council meeting is for you.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Oh, and some big stainless steel prairie art.
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007
Apparently the gym is so awesome that privately owned gyms are worried about losing business.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007
The $36 million re-do would include a new escalator, parking garage, and an additional 1,600 seats for a total capacity of 6,000.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007
Anyone who is under 17 and lives in Frisco must be off the streets between midnight and 6 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007
3-term Frisco mayor challenging incumbent Republican Representative Ralph Hall.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
They expect to release the sketch, in addition to additional identifying information, at 2 p.m. today.
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007
Tha partay don't stop 'til two in tha mownin'.
Monday, Aug. 20, 2007
Election is in May 2008.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Frisco City Council vs the Doppler Effect. Who will win?
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
After a month in political purgatory, the Frisco City council is now complete.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Global issues like water supply mean nothing when your lawn is slightly less green than your neighbor's.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
A runoff race for Place 4 on the Frisco City Council features Chris Moss, an openly-gay eight-year resident of the city.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Former Frisco Mayor Kathy Seei announced today the formation of a campaign committee with her sights clearly set on representing the people of District 4 in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. Ms. Seei kicked off her campaign on Saturday with a bold request: “Today I ask you to stand with me as I announce my call to service to run for the U.S. Congress in the Fourth District of Texas.”
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. Chris Moss, who is running for Frisco City Council - Place 4, recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. David Preston, who is running for Frisco City Council - Place 4, recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. Jeff Cheney, who is running for Frisco City Council recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Plans will take about six or seven months to prepare.
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
Climate trends may spur change in suburban scenery
El Nino, we hardly knew ye.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
The Magnetic Fields Quartet led by songwriter Stephen Merritt is resolutely "indie" so how come their music has been used in a Volvo commercial and appeared in the film Lemony Snicket? More info