Princeton Fills EDC, CDC, Library And Planning Seats, Flags Missing Board Applications, Residents Press Leaders On Growth And Transparency

City Council

Princeton Fills Key Boards, Flags Missing Applications, Pushes For More Transparency

Monday night’s special meeting was mostly about who sits on the city’s boards that shape growth, business recruiting, zoning, and library planning. Residents also used public comments to press council on trust, unity, and whether Princeton is keeping up as it grows fast.

Residents Push For Slower, Clearer Contract Votes
One resident thanked council for pulling a contract off the “routine” consent list last meeting, but said approving it right away still felt rushed. He asked for a simple rule: if an item gets pulled, wait until the next meeting so everyone can read it and ask real questions before big dollars get approved.

Public Asks Council To Show Up And Help Unite The City
A speaker invited council to join a VFW Day of Service on May 2 and said face to face time matters more than Facebook fights. Another resident echoed the message, encouraging council to take part in local events so residents and leaders actually know each other outside the chamber.

Fast Growth, But Residents Want More Jobs And Big Projects
A resident said Princeton may be growing in people, but not in major employers, new retail, or “headline” economic wins like nearby cities. She asked who is pitching Princeton to big companies moving into Collin County, and warned the city cannot stay a bedroom community forever.

Axiom Healthcare Plat Approved After Drainage Map Questions
Council approved a request tied to Axiom Healthcare for a 2.099 acre property plat. One member questioned whether an “existing” stormwater pipe shown in the report actually appears on the city’s maps. Staff confirmed the underground drainage exists and said the city has not kept GIS maps fully updated.

Zoning Board Of Adjustment Stays In Place, For Now
Council took no action on ZBA appointments because no one applied. Current members will stay in “holdover” status until replacements are found. Council also asked whether the board can still meet and hit quorum, and staff said alternates can help if a case needs to be heard.

CDC Board Adds Two Members, Keeps Two Seats
Council reappointed Mary Lou Pettis and Kareem Evans to the Community Development Corporation, then added Kenisha Henderson and Allison Guerrero to open seats. Henderson told council she owns a local wellness business and wants to support residents through the city’s growing pains.

EDC Board Shifts Seats With A Split Vote
Council appointed Deshauna Walker to EDC Place 3, then voted 5-1 to reappoint Mike Thompson and Albert Lott and fill another seat with Alan Ruskina. Lott said he wants to keep pushing ideas that help land deals and bring in more major businesses and stores.

Library Board Votes Plus Another Application Glitch
Council appointed Dorinda Powell to a library board seat, then later reappointed Ann Anderson, Janice Reed Rucker, and Gladys Marcos. One volunteer said he applied but was not showing in the system, and council raised concerns because this keeps happening with board applications.