City Council

Plano Shuffles Top Posts, Locks In Board Seats, And Puts Finances And Volunteers Front And Center

Plano City Council met May 26, 2026, to handle a round of leadership appointments, fill council roles on boards and committees, review the city’s latest financial picture, and hear a detailed update on the city’s volunteer program. The meeting touched on who represents residents at key tables, how city money is tracking this year, and how thousands of volunteers are helping keep services moving.

Horn And Quintanilla Step Into New Council Leadership Roles

After returning from closed session, council announced new leadership appointments. Councilmember Rick Horn was named mayor pro tem, and Councilmember Vidal Quintanilla was named deputy mayor pro tem. The posts matter when the mayor is unavailable, but they also carry visibility in the community, something outgoing pro tem Maria Tu said has helped connect more residents to city government.

Council Reassigns Seats On Boards And Committees

Council also updated who will serve on a long list of boards, commissions, and regional groups. Those assignments include transportation, water, housing, parks, planning, multicultural outreach, and school coordination. For residents, these seats shape who speaks for Plano on issues that can affect roads, development, public services, and regional planning.

Kerr Wins Approval For State And National City League Roles

Council voted to approve Bob Kerr as Plano’s representative to the Texas Municipal League and the National League of Cities. Those groups connect cities on policy and advocacy, giving Plano a voice in broader discussions that can reach back to local budgets, city authority, and future legislation.

City Revenues Run Ahead Of Budget Through March

Finance staff reported the general fund brought in $294.7 million through the first six months of the fiscal year, or 77.5 percent of the full-year budget. Staff said property tax collections were a major driver, along with the tax rate increase. Water and sewer revenues reached $114.8 million, reflecting 44.3 percent of budget and a rate increase in that fund.

Spending Stays Below Full-Year Budget Pace

On the spending side, the general fund used $177 million through March, or 47.7 percent of budget. Water and sewer spending came in at $86.9 million, or 45.4 percent. That means the city is not spending at the same pace it is bringing in money, at least this far into the year.

General Fund Balance Rises While Water And Sewer Dips

Staff said the general fund balance increased by $10.3 million in the first half of the fiscal year. That was tied to city cost-saving efforts and changes in the city’s financial roadmap, including a higher working capital target. The water and sewer fund balance fell by about $695,000, though staff said summer usage could lift revenues in the hotter months ahead.

Property And Sales Taxes Push Revenue Above Last Year