01/03/2025
🎉 Team Tammy is kicking off 2025 with exciting news . . .
With the support of my family and friends, I’m thrilled to announce that I am seeking re-election to Frisco City Council! 💖
Serving our incredible community has always been my passion, not just these past 2 1/2 years on City Council, but for decades prior. For me, public service has never been about power and position—it’s about YOU, the people. My commitment is to listen, to learn, and to lead, always putting Frisco First.
We've accomplished a lot together in my first term, but there's still so much more to do. It's been my honor to represent you as a steward of Frisco, protecting and growing our assets while ensuring we remain relevant, innovative, and sustainable.
As a 20-year resident of Frisco and a new empty nester, I have the time, energy, and drive to give myself fully to this impactful volunteer role. I’ve attended every single Council meeting since 2022, met regularly with constituents, and represented you locally, regionally, and nationally at countless events. I’ve devoted myself to learning all aspects of our city operations, whether it’s visiting transfer stations and waste water treatment centers, meeting with our department heads, riding along with our police and fire, and studying the 480-page city budget.
I’m proud of my track record in my first term:
🏡 Lowered your Property Tax Rate three consecutive years, implemented a Senior Freeze, increased the Homestead Exemption, and balanced the Annual Budget (not as easy as it sounds!)
🚒 Increased the budget for Public Safety and salaries for ALL 1,600 City of Frisco employees
🚘 Expanded multiple roads and explored Smart Microtransit options as a member of the Regional Transportation Council (yes, traffic is tough in Frisco, but we are working as fast as we can!)
🌳Preserved Open Space, approved the Grand Vision for Grand Park with Phase 1 in design, opened multiple parks, added more pickleball courts, expanded hike and bike trails for greater walkability in our 70 square miles
🙌 Created more opportunities for our residents to serve with new Boards and Commissions including Natural Resources Board, Arts and Culture Advisory, Hike and Bike Advisory, and Multicultural Advisory Boards; implemented a new Annual Report process for greater transparency and accountability
🚂 Prioritized the Rail District and Downtown Revitalization, investing $70 million in the heart of our city to increase walkability and create 4th Street Plaza; hired a new Downtown Liaison and launched new grants and marketing campaigns to assist our local businesses
🎸Spearheaded the Frisco Renaissance by adding “Arts” to our evergreen Strategic Focus areas, resulting in new arts and culture options in Frisco: hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards at the Star, obtaining the State Designation of a Music-Friendly Community, launching the first Cultural Affairs Master Plan, and securing a 20-year partnership agreement with Broadway Across America and a sustainable business plan for the Center for the Arts.
🛍️ Reached a record $96.6 million in economic impact through tourism and established the Tourism Public Improvement District to assist in marketing for future events. Hotel Occupancy revenue hit an all-time high of $13.1 million in FY2024. We welcome more spending in Frisco to help fill our sales tax buckets!
💼 Secured our first Fortune 100 company (TIAA) and brought more jobs in multiple sectors to Frisco, resulting in the 2024 #1 Best Job Market in Texas by Smart Asset; scored 26 HQ project wins in 2024, and 21 with NO incentives. (That’s right- Frisco FOMO is real!)
📍With only 16% of Frisco remaining to develop, I voted to approve several transformational projects that reflect the highest and best use of the parcels of land, including The Mix (fixing the “Hole on the Toll”), Fields West (think Legacy West but bigger and better), Universal Kids Resort (the first of its kind in the world), Firefly Park (mixed use development near PGA), and Toyota Stadium improvements + soccer district (20-year city-owned facility).
NONE of these multi-million dollar projects reached into your wallet; they are all paid for by other funding sources like Sales Tax Revenue, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, and private partners. This is how we can dream big and create outliers that generate additional sales tax revenue for our city without impacting your property tax rate!
These are just a few highlights from my first term, and we’re just getting started. I am also meeting with residents to learn more about their concerns on Mental Health, Disability Advocacy, Universal Design, Historic Preservation, and Animal Services. If you have thoughts or questions on any issues, I invite you to contact me at [email protected]. Though I do not have all the answers, I welcome your input and collaborative solutions. I believe that Progress moves at the speed of Relationships, so I’d love to work together.
I'm more ready than ever to help Frisco become the best place to live, work, play and STAY. I look forward to serving you in my second term on Frisco City Council!
Please visit my website at tammy4frisco.com to see how you can support my re-election campaign. Thanks to these 75 ladies for being the first to join Team Tammy! 💖
