Hunt County Transportation Plan Transportation Committee Meeting
February 16, 2010 – 4:00 p.m. Greenville Public Library
#1 Lou Finney Lane
Greenville, Texas
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions (Judge Horn)
2. Transportation Committee’s Vision
~ History, Purpose, and Goals of the Committee (W.D. Hilton)
~ Organization (Dan Jones)
3. Coordination Meeting Summary (W.D. Hilton, Dan Lamers)
~ December 14, 2009
~ Critical Issues
4. Hunt County Transportation Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan
(Dan Lamers, Chris Reed)
~ NCTCOG Overview
~ Integrated Plan
~ Data Resources/Needs
~ Needs Assessment
5. Future Meetings (Dan Jones)
~ Public Meetings
~ Conference Calls
~ Commissioners Court/City Council Workshops and Briefings
6. Other Business (All)
7. Adjourn (W.D. Hilton)
Reference Item 2.1
Proposal
Hunt County Transportation Committee
October 1, 2009
I. Background/Overview:
Most counties in the North Central Texas Council of Governments have, or are
working on, comprehensive transportation and thoroughfare planning. Hunt County has
no comprehensive transportation or thoroughfare plan. As Hunt County continues to
experience growth in population and building, we continue to lose ground on imperative
transportation issues.
As development continues to progress in our area we are, and will continue,
experiencing the effects on our mobility systems. The stress and congestion on main
thoroughfares will persistently increase as the volume of traffic follows the growth.
Planning and prioritizing these issues is essential to the economic success and quality of
life of Hunt County.
As of October 1, 2009, Hunt County will be a member of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (“MPO”). The Regional Transportation Council (“RTC”) of the
North Central Texas Council of Governments, the MPO for this council of governments,
has agreed to facilitate a comprehensive transportation and thoroughfare plan for Hunt
County (the “Plan”).
It is fundamental to the orderly, quality development of Hunt County that a
Transportation Committee be assembled as an advisory and guiding voice for the local
governing entities to have meaningful input into the Plan.
II. Composition of Committee:
The committee would consist of twenty-five (25) committee members. The tiers
would be led by two (2) co-chairs. The composition would be as follows:
Committee Leadership:
Two (2) Co-Chairs – Dr. Dan Jones, President of Texas A&M – Commerce
Reference Item 2.1
W.D. Hilton, Jr., CEO of Trust Services, Inc.
Governmental Members:
City of Greenville – City Manager and Mayor
City of Commerce – City Manager and Mayor
City of Caddo Mills – City Manager
City of Quinlan – City Manager
City of Royse City – City Manager
Hunt County Judge
Hunt County Commissioner – appointed by the Commissioners Court
Community & Corporate Members:
Four (4) Corporate Members – L-3 Communications Integrated Systems,
Innovation 1st, Rubbermaid, and HydroAluminim representatives
Three (3) Chamber of Commerce Members – City of Greenville, City of
Commerce, and Quinlan-Tawakoni Area Chamber representatives.
Four (4) County Precinct Members – Precinct 1 (Wolfe City), Precinct 2
(Cash/Union Valley), Precinct 3 (Lone Oak), Precinct 4 (Celeste) area representatives to
be nominated by the County Commissioner with precinct jurisdiction.
Three (3) Citizen Members – to be nominated by the Hunt County Judge.
Committee Support (Non-voting):
Organizational: Ron Robinson (CEO – Greenville Board of Development)
Technical & Economic: TxDOT, Cities, Hunt County and economic development
corporations.
Steering Committee:
In the interest of efficient administration of the committee’s work and effective
contact with the RTC task force, the Co-Chairs will appoint a Steering Committee with
representation from Government Members and Community & Corporate Members.
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III. Purpose/Duties:
The committee will be tasked with providing advice and coordination to the RTC
task force in researching the transportation needs of Hunt County, receiving citizens input
and formulating the Plan.
The authority of the committee will be to receive the Plan formulated by the RTC
task force and make recommendations to elected officials in Hunt County regarding its
acceptance and implementation.
The committee will attempt to work by consensus in its decision making process.
It may be necessary at some point for the Governmental Members to undertake a decision
making process that it will determine as the need arises.
The term of service for members of the committee will be for the shorter of the
duration of the project or service in the position that led to appointment. Meeting times
and places to be based on the call of the Co-Chairs and will coordinated with the needs of
the RTC task force.
IV. Conclusion:
Although the bottom line for any action to be taken is the availability of funds by
the local governing body, the formation of this committee and the research and
information it will provide will significantly increase the potential to obtain funding for
transportation projects from outside resources. The committee itself would be a
substantial asset to the cities, other governmental entities and Hunt County, as it will
provide the advice and coordination necessary to guide the RTC task force in formulating
the Plan to support continued growth of our population. The citizens will have the
security of knowing that their future is being considered and comprehensively prepared
for, and the governing bodies will be in a better position to allocate budgetary authority
for strategically planned project expenditures.
Hunt County Transportation Plan
Transportation Committee Structure
Governmental
Members
Community &
Corporate
Members
Committee
Support
(Non-voting)
Steering
Committee
(RTC Liaison)
Mayors and
City Managers
(8)
Hunt County
Judge
(1)
Hunt County
Commissioner
(1)
Corporate
Members
(4)
Chamber of
Commerce
Members
(3)
County Precinct
Members
(4)
Citizen
Members
(3)
Organizational
(1)
Technical &
Economical
(TBD)
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Co-ChairW.D. Hilton
Co-ChairDan Jones
Steve Alexander
Billy Green
Mike Jump
Dion Miller
Tom Oliver
Cloy Richards
Bill Shipp
Quay Throgmorton
John Horn Jim Latham Jennette Burnett
Michael Grant
W.G. Henglein
Tony Norman
Sally Bird
Charles Elliot
Cindy Johnson
Billy Buchanin
Bryan Creed
David McNabb
Terry Trapp
Jason Davis
Jerry Littlefield
Mickey Pearson
Ron Robinson TxDOT
NCTCOG
County Staff
City Staff
Reference Item 3.1
Issue Primary Program Area Contact Telephone Email
Integration of campus and community Sustainable Development Karla Weaver 817-608-2376 [email protected]
Student commuting Sustainable Development Karla Weaver 817-608-2376 [email protected]
Safety Sustainable Development Karla Weaver 817-608-2376 [email protected]
Walkability Sustainable Development Karla Weaver 817-608-2376 [email protected]
How everything ties together Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
How Hunt County interacts with Collin and Rockwall County Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
Rail planning Rail/Transit Chad Edwards 817-608-2358 [email protected]
Air capacity (passenger, goods movement) Intermodal Planning Rachel Wiggins 817-704-2502 [email protected]
Funding Transportation Improvement Program Christie Jestis 817-608-2338 [email protected]
Commuter rail to DFW area Rail/Transit Chad Edwards 817-608-2358 [email protected]
Rail (freight and commuter) Rail/Transit Chad Edwards 817-608-2358 [email protected]
Redevelopment of downtown area (zoning) Sustainable Development Karla Weaver 817-608-2376 [email protected]
How do our streets need to be (design guidelines)? Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
Overall policy procedures Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
Master Thoroughfare Plan Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
Plan implementation Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
TxDOT District concerns (Dallas/Paris) Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
Where does SURRMA* fit in the process Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
Comprehensive long range plan Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
How can the plan enhance the quality of growth and development? Sustainable Development Karla Weaver 817-608-2376 [email protected]
Can such a plan be a controlling factor? Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
Plan needs to be in synch with project priorities Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
Funding gameplan Transportation Improvement Program Christie Jestis 817-608-2338 [email protected]
What level of detail would be best? Thoroughfare Planning Chris Reed 817-695-9271 [email protected]
How would Collin County and Wylie's intermodal plans tie in? Intermodal Planning Rachel Wiggins 817-704-2502 [email protected]
Concerns over TxDOT's SH 34 recommendations Roadway Corridor Studies Chad McKeown 817-695-9134 [email protected]
Smart Growth Sustainable Development Karla Weaver 817-608-2376 [email protected]
*Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority
Hunt County Transportation PlanCritical Issues (12/14/09 Coordination Meeting Input)
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2/16/10
Proposed Hunt County Transportation Plan Study Organization FY2010 and FY2011 Unified Planning Work Program (October 2009 to September 2011)
5.02 Transportation Subarea Studies and Comprehensive/Thoroughfare Planning Technical
Support (Planning)
Hunt County Transportation Plan – This project will combine various Hunt County planning efforts into a single comprehensive transportation study. The individual projects associated with this larger study include the Public Transit Feasibility Study, the Trail and Bike Master Plan, the City of Greenville Master Thoroughfare Plan, the Rail Transportation Study, the S.H. 34 Corridor Study, and the Hunt County Master Thoroughfare Plan. Project Manager: Chris Reed Activities by Program Area
Transportation Planning Thoroughfare Planning Roadway Corridor Studies Rail/Transit Environmental Planning
Sustainable Development Existing Conditions Best Practices Recommendations and Implementation
Strategies Fiscal Management and Transit Operations
Transit System Funding Job Access Reverse Commute
Air Quality Technical Planning Technical Analysis Standards, Policies, and Programs Operations
Congestion Management Transportation System Management Intelligent Transportation System Travel Demand Management
Transportation Safety and Security
Data Requests and Analysis Training Opportunities
Intermodal Planning Freight Aviation
Transportation Improvement Program
Review of Current County Projects Funding
Public Involvement Coordination Community Outreach Public Meetings Web Content and Organization
Proposed Hunt County Transportation Plan
Study Organization
Issue Identification
Plan Adoption
Technical Analysis
Public Review
Study Formation
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Reference Item 4.1
Proposed Hunt County Transportation Plan Study Organization Outline
I. Study Formation
A. Kickoff Meeting with Local Officials
B. Formation of Project Work Group 1. Membership
Local Officials Consultants?
2. Role: Develop and Monitor Project Goals, Schedule, Milestones, and Deliverables
C. Formation of Community Work Group 1. Membership
Community Leaders Developers Business Owners
2. Role: Provide Local Perspective, Identify Issues, and Review Recommendations II. Issue Identification
A. Public Input 1. Public Meetings 2. Surveys (if needed)
B. Local Officials Input
1. Work Group 2. Local Government Publications/Studies
C. Data Collection
1. Traffic Counts 2. Demographics 3. Land Use 4. Other Data (as needed)
D. Project/Community Work Group Review
E. Commissioners Court and City Council Briefings
III. Technical Analysis
A. Needs Assessment
B. Alternatives and Solutions Identification
C. Development of Recommendations
D. Commissioners Court and City Council Briefings IV. Public Review
A. Public Review/Comments
B. Project Work Group
C. Community Work Group V. Plan Adoption
A. Local Government Adoption
Reference Item 4.2
Program Area Sample Services Program Area Sample ServicesDemographic Forecast Data Transportation System Management (TSM) and
Population Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
Employment Review Traffic Count and Volume Data
Congestion Mitigation Strategies
Travel Demand Forecasting Identify Potential TSM/ITS Policies
Traffic Volume Projections
Performance Reports Travel Demand Management (TDM)
Review Traffic Count and Volume Data
Multimodal Transportation Study TDM Strategies
Needs Assessment Identify Potential TDM Policies
Roadway Recommendations
Transportation Security
Environmental Planning Data Identify Man-Made/Natural Disasters
Hydrology Identify Critical Infrastructures
Protected Areas Data Requests and Analysis
Crash, Fatality, and HazMat Spill Data
Environmental Planning Crash Analysis
NEPAssist Identify Strategies for High Crash Locations
Existing Conditions
Demographics (Current and Projections) Training Opportunities
Land Use (Existing and Future) - Comprehensive Plan Review Freeway Incident Management Training
Bike and Pedestrian Trails Intermodal Planning Data
Freight Facilities
Best Practices Airports
Land Use and Mixed Use Free Trade Zones
Bike and Pedestrian Trails
"Complete Street" Concepts and Context Sensitive Solutions Intermodal Planning
Truck Lane Restrictions
Recommendations and Implementation Strategies Railroad Crossing Banking
Timelines/Phasing Quiet Zones
Costs and Financial Resources
Implementation and Next Steps Land Use Planning (Aviation)
Air Quality Technical Planning and Analysis NCTCOG Newsletters
Air Quality Conformity General Transportation Information
Mobile Source Air Toxics Air Quality
Air Quality Policies/Best Practices Bicycle and Pedestrian Topics
Sustainable Development
Air Quality Operations - Regional Smoking Vehicle Program
Receive Reports Community Outreach
Issue Letters to Vehicle Owners
Provide Outreach Materials Public Meetings
Hunt County Transportation Plan
Transportation Safety and Security
Intermodal Planning
Public Involvement Coordination
Congestion Management
Sample Services by NCTCOG Program Area
Air Quality
Transportation Planning
Sustainable Development
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Hunt County Transportation Plan
Sample Services by NCTCOG’s Transportation Improvement Program Area
Provide an inventory of funded projects o Major Bond Programs (Collect from local agencies) o TxDOT Funded Projects (Pass Through Finance, Prop 12, Prop 14, etc.) o Federally Funded Projects (Congressional Earmarks, Future STP-MM, etc.) o Economic Recovery Projects (ARRA)
Provide information on current and future funding opportunities including: o Evaluation criteria for different calls for projects o “One Stop Shop” master listing of transportation funding opportunities
Coordinate with the TxDOT-Paris District Offices o TIP/STIP Development and Modification o Assistance with Project Implementation as Needed o Financial Constraint
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The MetropolitanTransportation Plan
Amendments to the TIP / STIP andMobility 2030 - 2009 Amendment
Major HighwaySecondary HighwayMajor ArterialCurrent MPA Boundary
Non-Attainment Boundary
Projects for Inclusion inMobility 2030 - 2009 Amendment
±October 8, 2009
Hunt County Projects:1. FM 1903 (Widen Roadway)2. SH 11 (Construct New Lanes)3. US 380 (Construct New Lanes)4. US 69 (Repair Roadway)
Reference Item 4.8
Mobility 2030 - 2009 Amendment MPA Boundary Expansion Project Listing Reference Item 4.9
October 2009
County Project To From Project Type Additional Descriptive Information Cost MTP Reference
Ellis FM 877 US 77 FM 984 Widen Roadway Add 3 foot paved shoulders $9.39 F3001
Hood US 377 SH 144 Old Acton Highway Widen Roadway
Widen 4 lane with continuous LTL to 6 Lane Divided with Interchange
at BU 377H $31.28 TH1 903.0
Hunt FM 1903 FM 36 1.9 MI E of FM 36 Widen Roadway Widen Roadway $1.26 TH2 1916
Hunt SH 11 .27 MI N of LP 178 intersection .28 MI N of Hopkins County Line Construct New Lanes Widen from 2-Lane w/o shoulders to 5-Lane w/ Shoulders $6.50 TH2 1917
Hunt US 380 .395 MI E of FM 903 US 69 Construct New Lanes Reconstruct to 4 lane divided rural and replace bridges $23.29 TH1 901.0
Hunt US 69 BU 69D FM 513 Repair Roadway Widen from 2-Lane w/ shoulders to 5-Lane w/ Shoulders $29.84 TH1 902.0
Kaufman FM 148 SP 557 IH 20 Widen Roadway Widen existing 2 lane facility to 4 lanes $3.80 TH2 1918
Kaufman FM 1836 1.3 MI W of FM 1895 FM 2515 Widen Roadway Provide additional paved surface width $3.16 TH2 1919
Kaufman FM 598 FM 1392 SH 205 (Terrell) Rebuild Roadway $4.63 TH2 1920
Kaufman IH 20 FM 148 SP 557 Construct Frontage Roads New location frontage road $2.10 FR3991, FT3006
Kaufman SH 34 Grove St. High St. (Terrell) Construct New Road
Construct 4 lane divided urban and railroad grade separation on new
location $15.70 TH2 1921
Kaufman SP 557 at CR 305 Construct Bridge & Ramps Construct bridge and access ramps $2.00 TH2 1922
Parker FM 113 at New School Complex (Millsap) Intersection Improvement $0.35 TSM2100
Parker Holland Lake Road at IH 20 Construct Bridge
Construct bridge over IH 20 on Holland Lake rd; 2 lane w/ shoulders
and sidewalks $1.14 TH2 245, FR3993, FT3006
Parker IH 20 SH 171 FM 2552 (EB & WB)
Construct New Lanes & Frontage
Roads
Reconstruct and extend frontage rd to connect and reverse existing
entrance and exit ramps; add entrance ramp $29.77 FR3994, FT3006
Parker IH 20 Bowie Dr. FM 1884 (EB & WB) Rebuild Roadway
Reconstruct and extend EB frontage rd to FM 1884 and reverse
entrance and exit ramps $9.70 FR3995, FT3006
Parker SH 171 IH 20 Causbie St. Construct New Lanes
Widen from 2 lane to 4 lane curb and gutter section with raised
median $5.56 TH2 231
Parker Hike/Bike Trail Connect Downtown with Other Facilities Construct Hike/Bike Trail
Construct hike and bike trail to connect downtown with other facilities
in weatherford "town creek hike and bike trail" $4.03 BP2002
Parker School Road Bankhead Hwy Bailey Ranch Road Construct New Road $1.43 TH2 232
Parker US 180/IH 20 at Lakeshore Dr. (Hudson Oaks)
Construct Ramps, Widen Bridge,
Frontages
Intersection improvement at Lakeshore Dr and IH 20 frontage rds, EB
frontage to one-way; relocate EB exit ramp; construct turnaround $9.94 TH2 246, FR3996, FT3006
Parker Lution Road Lution Rd Bend FM 1884 Realignment $0.45 TH2 233
Parker Greenwood Road Greenwood Cutoff SP 312 Widen Roadway $1.28 TH2 234
Parker Old Garner Road W. Lambert Rd US 180 Widen Roadway $0.23 TH2 235
Parker South Denton Street US 180 FM 2552 Construct New Road $8.06 TH2 236
Parker Weatherford Loop IH 20 FM 51 Construct New Road $45.80 TH1 904.0
Parker PoJo Road FM 51 J.E. Woody Rd. Construct New Road $6.90 TH2 237
Parker Poolville Cut Off Road SH 199 FM 920 Widen Roadway $0.24 TH2 238
Parker Maddux Road FM 113 US 180 Widen Roadway $0.32 TH2 239
Parker Old Agnes Road Scott Rd FM 51 Widen Roadway $0.46 TH2 240
Wise FM 718 SH 114 N end of Derrett Creek Bridge Widen Roadway Widen roadway to 2 -12' lanes with 10' shoulders $4.90 TH2 241
Wise FM 730 County Road at MI PT 9.293 3.331 MI N of SH 114 Construct New Road Widen and reconstruct roadway $10.78 TH2 242
Wise SH 114 0.155 MI N of FM 51 0.129 MI S CR 3386; Intersection FM 51 Construct Bridge, Widen Roadway Construct grade separation $4.53 TH1 905.0
Wise SH 114 at CR 4599/CR4590 Widen Roadway
Add left turn lane at FM 51 and widen shoulder at CR 3386 to
reconstruct right turn $0.13 TSM2100
Wise Pedestrian Enhancements Downtown Decatur Pedestrian Enhancements Construct sidewalks in downtown area $1.23 BP2002
Wise US 380 BU 380F Denton County Line Construct New Lanes reconstruct 2 lane to four lanes divided rural $44.70 TH1 906.0
SOURCE: NCTCOG
Reference Item 5.1
Hunt County Transportation Plan Project Meetings, Public Involvement, and Plan Adoption
Project Coordination Meeting Attendees: NCTCOG, Hunt County Transportation Committee
Date(s): December 14, 2009
Transportation Committee Meeting Attendees: NCTCOG, Hunt County Transportation Committee
Date(s): February 16, 2010
Commissioners Court Workshops/Briefings Attendees: NCTCOG, County Commissioners, County Judge
Date(s): To be determined
City Council Workshops/Briefings
Attendees: NCTCOG, City Mayors, City Managers
Date(s): To be determined
Draft Comprehensive Plan
Date(s): To be determined
Public Meeting Attendees: NCTCOG, Local Governments, open to the public
Date(s): To be determined
Final Comprehensive Plan Date(s): To be determined
Plan Adoption
Date(s): To be determined
Surface TransportationTechnical CommitteeJim Sparks, P.E.,Chair
NCTCOG Executive Board 2009-2010
Regional Transportation Council 2009-2010
PresidentBobby WaddleMayor, City of DeSoto
Vice PresidentB. Glen WhitleyCounty Judge, Tarrant County
Secretary-TreasurerLinda KoopCouncilmember, City of Dallas
Past PresidentJohn MurphyCouncilmemberCity of Richardson
DirectorAllen HarrisCouncilmemberCity of The Colony
DirectorKelly WalkerMayor Pro TemCity of University Park
DirectorJohn MatthewsCommissionerJohnson County
DirectorJohn HornCounty Judge, Hunt County
DirectorMike CantrellCommissionerDallas County
DirectorCarter BurdetteCouncilmemberCity of Fort Worth
DirectorSheri CapehartCouncilmember City of Arlington
DirectorBobbie MitchellCommissionerDenton County
DirectorSteve TerrellMayor, City of Allen
General CounselJerry Gilmore
Executive DirectorR. Michael Eastland
B. Glen Whitley, ChairCounty Judge, Tarrant County
Ron Natinsky, Vice ChairCouncilmember, City of Dallas
Jungus Jordan, SecretaryCouncilmemberCity of Fort Worth
Ron BrownCommissioner, Ellis County
Mike CantrellCommissioner, Dallas County
Sheri CapehartCouncilmember, City of Arlington
Maribel Chavez, P.E.District EngineerTxDOT, Fort Worth District
Maurine DickeyCommissioner, Dallas County
Lee DunlapCouncilmember, City of Plano
Rudy DurhamCouncilmemberCity of Lewisville
Andy EadsCommissioner, Denton County
Charles EmeryBoard Chair, Denton County Transportation Authority
Mark EnochBoard MemberDallas Area Rapid Transit
Sal EspinoCouncilmember, City of Fort Worth
Pauline MedranoDeputy Mayor Pro Tem, City of Dallas
John MonacoMayor, City of Mesquite
Rich MorganCitizen Representative, City of Dallas
John MurphyCouncilmember, City of Richardson
Robert ParmeleeChair, Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Mark RileyCounty Judge, Parker County
Rick StopferCouncilmember, City of Irving
John TatumCitizen Representative, City of Dallas
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr., P.E.Mayor, City of North Richland Hills
Marti VanRavenswaayCommissioner, Tarrant County
Paul N. WagemanChairNorth Texas Tollway Authority
Bernice J. WashingtonBoardmemberDallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Kathryn WilemonCouncilmember, City of Arlington
Michael Morris, P.E.Director of Transportation, NCTCOG
Chris FloranceCounty Judge, Rockwall County
Rob Franke, P.E.Mayor, City of Cedar Hill
Bill Hale, P.E.District EngineerTxDOT, Dallas District
Roger HarmonCounty Judge, Johnson County
Kathleen HicksCouncilmember, City of Fort Worth
Vonciel Jones HillCouncilmember, City of Dallas
Joe JaynesCommissioner, Collin County
Ron JensenMayor Pro Tem, City of Grand Prairie
Ron JonesMayor, City of Garland
Pete KampMayor Pro Tem, City of Denton
Linda KoopCouncilmember, City of Dallas
Mike LeymanCouncilmember, City of Mansfield
Brian LoughmillerMayor, City of McKinney
Matthew MarchantCouncilmember, City of Carrollton
Maher MasoMayor, City of Frisco
Bill McLendonMayor Pro Tem, City of Hurst