Source: dallasexpress.com · last verified 2026-08-13

A recall effort has been launched in McKinney, Texas, targeting Mayor Bill Cox and three city council members. The effort, which was filed on August 11, cites ‘a loss of public confidence’ in the officials’ ability to represent the citizens of McKinney. The recall organizers must collect signatures from at least 30% of the total votes cast in the last regular municipal election, which is approximately 1,000 signatures, within a 45-day deadline.

The recall effort comes after the City Council unanimously approved a mosque and Islamic center, following hours of contentious public debate. However, the recall organizers stated that the campaign extends beyond any single council decision and is about restoring accountability and public trust in McKinney’s city government.

We agree that the citizens of McKinney have the right to hold their elected officials accountable, and this recall effort reflects the broader concerns about spending, transparency, growth, infrastructure, and whether City Hall listens to residents. The recall process is a lawful opportunity for McKinney voters to decide whether their elected officials still have their confidence.

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