Title
Update on 2026 McKinney Board & Commission Member Appointments
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
(1.4: Increase community involvement and participation within local government / community)
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2026
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Performing Arts Center
McKinney Main Street Program
City Secretary
CONTACT: Andrew Jones, Director of Cultural District
Heidi Weise, Board Clerk
Empress Drane, City Secretary
PRESENTER: Edith Ruiz, City Secretary Accreditation & Reporting Specialist
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: No action - for Information Sharing purposes only
SUMMARY:
• On Tuesday, August 25, the McKinney City Council will appoint members to the various city Boards & Commissions. Unless noted otherwise, those appointed will serve terms effective October 1, 2026-September 30, 2028.
• To be considered, interested individuals (including incumbent members with terms expiring in 2026) must complete an application and participate in an interview.
• The deadline to apply is Friday June 19, 2026. Apply online at <https://mckinney.granicus.com/boards/apply>. Incumbent board members should use the email address on file to update their existing application.
• Interviews will be conducted in July, and all approved candidates will be contacted to confirm their schedule.
• New and reappointed members must complete Open Government Training and any related training as assigned before October 1, 2026.
• Board Officer elections are held in the month of October.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Every year, approximately half of all McKinney Boards & Commissions appointments expire, with those vacancies filled by City Council vote.
• Appointment terms last two years. Board Members can serve up to two (2) or three (3) consecutive terms, depending on their respective board.
• Information about McKinney Boards & Commissions is available online at <https://mckinneytexas.org/Boards>
• Candidates should be familiar with the general purpose and meeting procedures of their boards of interest, and
o Texas Open Meetings Act <https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/openmeetings_hb.pdf>
o Texas Public Information Act <https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/publicinfo_hb.pdf>
o McKinney Boards & Commissions Eligibility Policy <https://www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/6284>
o McKinney Code of Ethical Conduct <https://library.municode.com/tx/mckinney/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPAGEOR_CH2AD_ARTVIICOETCOPR>, which applies to elected and appointed officials of the city
o Applicable State laws, City ordinances, and/or Board bylaws
• Current McKinney Main Street Board Roster
Maximum consecutive full terms allowed for this board: two (2)
|
Name |
Expiration Year |
Eligible for Reappointment in 2026? |
Appointment History (Regular Full Terms) |
|
Michael Buchanan |
2026 |
Yes |
(1) 2024-26 |
|
Lauren Smith |
2026 |
Yes |
(1) 2024-26 |
|
James P Schwalls |
2026 |
Yes |
(P) 2024-26 |
|
Karina Velez, Alternate |
2026 |
Yes |
None |
|
Kim Black |
2026 |
No |
(1) 2022-24, (2) 2024-26 |
|
Whitney Nash |
2027 |
n/a |
(1) 2025-27 |
|
Heather K Lowry |
2027 |
n/a |
(1) 2025-27 |
|
Kate Mcanally |
2027 |
n/a |
(1) 2025-27 |
|
Daniel Stampfel |
2027 |
n/a |
(1) 2025-27 |
|
Onel Perez |
2027 |
n/a |
(1) 2023-25, (2) 2025-27 |
|
Kenneth R Holladay, Alternate |
2027 |
n/a |
None |
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A