2017 Plano municipal elections
The 2017 Plano municipal election was the most recent election to the Plano City Council in the city of Plano, Texas. Along with the mayoral election (Place 6), seats were contested for Places 2, 4, and 8.[1]
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Since no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in Places 2 and 8, the top two candidates in each place will head to a runoff on June 10, 2017.[2]
Council seats
Place 2
The incumbent, Ben Harris, was term-limited. Alfonso Valente, Ann Bacchus, and Anthony Ricciardelli stood for election.[3]
| Candidate | Vote number | Vote percentage[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Ricciardelli | 11,535 | 46.30% |
| Ann Bacchus | 7,010 | 25.96% |
| Alfonso Valente | 6,467 | 27.74% |
Runoff
No candidate received 50% of the votes, so the election will head to a runoff on June 10, 2017.
| Candidate | Vote number | Vote percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Bacchus | 8,553 | 46.92% |
| Anthony Ricciardelli | 9,676 | 53.80% |
Place 4
The incumbent, Lissa Smith, was term-limited. Kayci Prince and Edward "Ed" Acklin stood for election.[5]
| Candidate | Vote number | Vote percentage[6] |
|---|---|---|
| Kayci Prince | 12,479 | 52.36% |
| Ed Acklin | 11,352 | 47.64% |
Place 6 (Mayor)
Incumbent mayor Harry LaRosiliere, the first African-American mayor of Plano,[7] ran for re-election, and the challengers were Leilei "Lily" Bao, Bill Lisle III, and Douglas Reeves.[8][9][10]
| Candidate | Vote number | Vote percentage[11] |
|---|---|---|
| Harry LaRosiliere | 13,910 | 52.25% |
| Lily Bao | 11,255 | 42.28% |
| Douglas Reeves | 947 | 3.56% |
| Bill Lisle III | 508 | 1.91% |
Place 8
David Downs, the incumbent, along with Stirling Morris and Rick Smith, stood for election.[12]
| Candidate | Vote number | Vote percentage[13] |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Smith | 11,400 | 48.86% |
| David Downs | 8,419 | 36.08% |
| Stirling Morris | 3,514 | 15.06% |
Runoff
No candidate received 50% of the votes, so the election will head to a runoff on June 10, 2017.
| Candidate | Vote number | Vote percentage |
|---|---|---|
| David Downs | 8,285 | 46.80% |
| Rick Smith | 9,417 | 53.20% |
Propositions
Proposition 1
The following question appeared on the ballot:
The issuance of $90,270,000 general obligation bonds for street improvements and the levy of a tax in payment thereof.[14]
| Vote number | Vote percentage[15] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 18,532 | 72.61% | |
| Against | 6,992 | 27.39% |
Proposition 2
The following question appeared on the ballot:
The issuance of $29,000,000 general obligation bonds for public safety improvements and the levy of a tax in payment thereof.[16]
| Vote number | Vote percentage[17] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 18,061 | 70.77% | |
| Against | 7,460 | 29.23% |
Proposition 3
The following question appeared on the ballot:
The issuance of $78,850,000 general obligation bonds for park improvements and the levy of a tax in payment thereof.[18]
| Vote number | Vote percentage[19] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 16,135 | 63.55% | |
| Against | 9,253 | 36.45% |
Proposition 4
The following question appeared on the ballot:
The issuance of $12,500,000 general obligation bonds for recreation centers and the levy of a tax in payment thereof.[20]
| Vote number | Vote percentage[21] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 15,717 | 62.04% | |
| Against | 9,616 | 37.96% |
References
- "About Elections". City of Plano.
- "Plano mayor's race may be headed to runoff with anti-apartment slate attracting voters". The Dallas Morning News.
- "Place 2 Candidates". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Place 2" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "Place 4 Candidates". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Place 4" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "Harry LaRosiliere Wins Historic Election In Plano". CBS 11 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
- https://www.plano.gov/312/Elections
- "Elections in Plano". City of Plano.
- "Elections in Plano (Archived)". City of Plano. Archived from the original on 2017-01-22.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Place 6" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "Place 8 Candidates". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Place 8" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "RESOLUTION NO. 2017-2-7(R) Prop. 1 - City of Plano Council". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Proposition 1" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "RESOLUTION NO. 2017-2-7(R) Prop. 2 - City of Plano Council". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Proposition 2" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "RESOLUTION NO. 2017-2-7(R) Prop. 3 - City of Plano Council". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Proposition 3" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "RESOLUTION NO. 2017-2-7(R) Prop. 4 - City of Plano Council". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Proposition 4" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "RESOLUTION NO. 2017-2-7(R) Prop. 5 - City of Plano Council". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Proposition 5" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.
- "RESOLUTION NO. 2017-2-7(R) Prop. 6 - City of Plano Council". City of Plano.
- "Election Summary Report - Early Voting and Election Day Combined - Proposition 6" (PDF). Collin County, Texas.