Plano Voters will have the chance to choose between three contested seats in the 2018 Plano IsD Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees election, as the filing time has officially ended. Candidates for School Board Positions 1, 2, 3, and 6 will run in the election, which is set for Saturday, May 3. Only three of these roles, though, will have more than one applicant.
Candidates for Plano ISD Board of Trustees
Place 1: Lauren Tyra, the incumbent, is running unopposed for reelection.
Position 2: Xiomar Pierre and Sam Johnson are competing for this spot. Angela Powell, a current board member, did not run for reelection.
Place 3: Harper Weaver will challenge incumbent Nancy C. Humphrey, who also holds the position of Board President.
Position 6: Dash Weerasinghe, Andrew Rettke, and Elizabeth Klein are the three contenders. Jeri Chambers, a current member of the Place 6 board, did not run for reelection.
At its February meeting, the Plano ISD Board adopted a motion requesting the election.
Key Election Dates
Early Voting:
- April 22-25: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- April 26: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- April 27: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- April 28-29: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Election Day: Saturday, May 3
Other Races on the Ballot
Voters in Plano will also have a say in important local elections, such as a mayoral contest, three open city council seats, and a big $649 million bond proposal, in addition to the school board contests.
Race for Mayor of Plano
John Muns, the current mayor, is seeking reelection with no challengers. Muns, a longtime Plano citizen and business owner, has held positions as chairman of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission and president of the Plano ISD school board. Maintaining Plano’s crumbling roadways, enhancing city infrastructure, and assisting first responders are among his campaign concerns.
Plano City Council Races
Place 2: Three candidates, Carson Underwood, Douglas Reeves, and Bob Kehr, are vying to succeed Anthony Ricciardelli, who has served out his term limit. Carson Underwood has stressed responsible budgeting, strategic bond packages, and upholding local values, while Bob Kehr, a local business owner and board member of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, places a high priority on affordable housing and low property taxes.
What’s at Stake in the Bond Election?
Additionally, a $649 million bond package that includes money for new police headquarters, infrastructure upgrades, and roads will be put to a vote by Plano voters.
Final Thoughts
The forthcoming election offers Plano citizens a chance to influence the direction of the city government and the school district through a combination of contested and uncontested contests. Residents are urged to take part in early voting or cast their ballots on May 3 in order to have their opinions heard, whether they are voting for funding measures, city council members, or trustees for the school board.
