DMN Keeps Endorsments

From Dallas Morning News, June 3, 2007

Editorial: We Recommend
A summary of our choices for the runoff elections in Frisco
03:46 PM CDT on Sunday, June 3, 2007

We said in April that Frisco voters faced some tough choices in local elections this year. While other cities and school districts offered their voters little in the way of choice, Frisco fielded a strong slate of candidates, all dedicated to their community, and most of them fully qualified to do the job. Certainly, it's fair to say that the four candidates in the two runoff elections in Frisco could ably provide the city with strong leadership in the years to come.

Still, elections are about making choices, so the members of The DMN Suburban Editorial Board got to know a little more about the candidates, both through interviews and through the helpful Candidate Quiz, which is still available online at www.dallasnews.com/elections. The runoff election is June 16; early voting starts tomorrow, and any registered voter (not just those who voted in May) can help decide these races. So today we summarize our recommendations in these races.

DMN Suburban Editorial Board

Fred Pascarelli
Frisco City Council
Place 2

Fred Pascarelli has had broader experience in city issues, earning him the nod in what is a close call. He first got involved in city issues in 2001, when he worked on a committee that successfully fought Frisco's airport.

He ran for council in 2002, losing to Bob Allen, but gained valuable experience. He has since served on the Planning and Zoning Commission – albeit, briefly – and has also been active on bond committees and the city's charter amendment committee.

Mr. Pascarelli talks about the need for stronger communication between the city and developers. He says he attends developers meetings to try to understand their issues, although he stresses that he alone is funding his campaign.

He seems more likely to let the market decide anything beyond Frisco's already energy-friendly standards and incentives.

Also in the runoff:
Jeff Cheney

Chris Moss
Frisco City Council
Place 4

Planning and Zoning Commissioner Chris Moss focuses on aggressively improving roadways and finding backup water resources. He pledges to press for better city representation on the Regional Transportation Council and to press the state to make headway on vital road projects, specifically FM423, Eldorado Parkway, Main Street and Preston Road north of Main.

The city's demand for water can be tempered through public education, innovative landscaping and working with developers and commercial users, he says. Mr. Moss also says it's unwise to assume the North Texas Municipal Water District will be able to meet future needs; rather, the city should actively explore options to use if a crisis occurs down the road.

Mr. Moss takes a broad view of city government's role and the possibilities in partnering with other entities, such as private business, the school district, county government and Arts of Collin County.

Also in the runoff:
David Prince

Recount Fails - Runoff Election Proceeds

From Dallas Morning News, May 22, 2007


Council election recount comes up with same tally

A recount of the May 12 Frisco City Council election ended with the exact result Monday that election officials originally tabulated. That means David Prince, who obtained 49.88 percent of the vote and requested the recount, will not avoid a runoff against Chris Moss for the Place 4 seat being vacated by outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Maher Maso. Early voting for the June 16 runoff begins June 4.

David Prince Seeks Recount

David Prince, candidate for Place 4 of Frisco City Council, filed the required paperwork to seek a recount of the vote on May 12. Details will follow.

DMN - Frisco Council Runoff

From Dallas Morning News, May 13, 2007

FRISCO CITY COUNCIL

Runoff contenders: Jeff Cheney, Fred Pascarelli, David Prince, Chris Moss

Jeff Cheney, a 32-year-old real estate agent, and Fred Pascarelli, a 43-year-old software developer, will compete in a runoff election for the Place 2 council seat.

David Prince, a 57-year-old accountant, and Chris Moss, a 36-year-old risk management consultant, will square off for the Place 4 council seat.

May 12 Election Results

The results have been received from the Collin County Elections Administration.


CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 2: FRISCO

Bart A. Crowder 284 23.97%
Fred Pascarelli 407 34.35%
Jeff Cheney  494 41.69%

CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4: FRISCO

Chris Moss  473 40.32%
David Preston 138 11.76%
David L. Prince 562 47.91%

Looks like we will have a runoff election in June.

Sandy Simpson's "Le Groupe"

It seems the Mayor's wife has decided to show her support in a public forum for two of the candidates. (Note, the spelling of Fred's last name was in her email.)

From: Sandy Simpson <sandsimp@swbell.net>

To: Dan/Dotty Bollner <dandotty@sbcglobal.net>; Mike & Kristen Armstrong <kristenarmstrong@sbcglobal.net>; Dot Autrey <dorothyautrey@sbcglobal.net>; Ron & Diane Baker <mercedesdy@aol.com>; Rob & Pam Banta <rbanta@lockeliddell.com>; Joe & Carol Bertrand <carolbertrand_45@msn.com>; Connie Bobotis <cbobotis@aol.com>; Dick and Gwen Bohlen <bohlengab@sbcglobal.net>; Ken & Mary Francis Botta <mfbotta@aol.com>; Lyn & Donna Brock <brocktxret@aol.com>; Jerry & Barbara Buss <jbbbntx@aol.com>; Bob & Lyn Chambers <ladybug.tx@sbcglobal.net>; Thomas & Sylvia Cotton <tswaldo@aol.com>; Mike & Janice Crane <jcrane@pisd.edu>; Donna Crawford <dcrawford@bigplanet.com>; Jim & Jean Deible <jimdeible@sbcglobal.net>; Rex & Kay Eatmon <relocks@aol.com>; John & Linda Gaskill <Lgas1@aol.com>; Jay & Donna Gidick <dgid2003@comcast.net>; Ken & Marie Gobin <maudemarie@aol.com>; Clyde & Dottie Stafford Hartter <clydehartter@sbcglobal.net>; Tim & Sandra Hayes <shayes9624@aol.com>; Jim & Sandi Heidrich <sandinfrisco@aol.com>; Dick & Marilyn Herrmann <luckyd1942@sbcglobal.net>; Mike & Suzanne Horn <suzan42686@aol.com>; Steve & Linda Ingram <ingramls@swbell.net>; John & Mikele Jennings <mikelesmagic@aol.com>; Walt & Ann Kaser <awkase@msn.com>; William & Shelley Latta <shelley.latta@tx.rr.com>; Ted & Sharon Lawson <silawson@sbcglobal.net>; Mike & Mary Lesch <michael.lesch@rrd.com>; Tom & Cindy Lewis <cindylewisdallas@aol.com>; Mike & Sonia Lowery <sonialowery50@aol.com>; Tom & Joy Mann <tupsmann@aol.com>; Saj & Joanie Maqsood <fairwayj@hotmail.com>; Rhonda Martin <rhonda.k.martin@tx.rr.com>; Marc & Karen May <mmay@ntexas-attorneys.com>; Terry McCracken <dameterry@aol.com>; Tom & Susan McGeehan <smctennis1@aol.com>; Lloyd & Cindy McHoes <luckibuy@aol.com>;
Dan & Pam Mergen <dmergen@ccgmail.com>; John & Peggy Mossinghoff <jmossin@sbcglobal.net>; Sonny & Judi Moyers <judi@starwoodhomes.com>; Kay Pries <tangopop@swbell.net>; Aziz & Sue Rasul <hiking50@tx.rr.com>; Ron & Jean Riley <oltonriley@sbcglobal.net>; Nancy Taylor Rosenberg <nancy@nancytrosenberg.com>; Dennis & Nancy Shupe <russelltex@tx.rr.com>; Richard & Karen Silverston <rsilverston@swbell.net>;
Mitch & Gerry Smigiel <smigiel99@comcast.net>; Dennis & Gail Smith <claysmithg@yahoo.com>; Merv & Val Tarde <tarde@comcast.net>; Bill & Paulette Thompson <petwwjd@hotmail.com>; Jim & Mary V. Thompson <mvt38@yahoo.com>; Russ & Joyce Trimble <jrtrimtx@aol.com>; Ron & Martha Tuttle <mbtuttle@aol.com>; Bruce & Rhonda Martin Vander Lind <bruce.vanderlind@comcast.net>; Errol Veno <errolveno@kw.com>; Bob & Marcia Verhagen <mlarjv@aol.com>; Al & Sarah Wayland <srwayland@sbcglobal.net>; Jim & Brenda Webb <sleepycatranch@sbcglobal.net>; Clyde & Sandy Ziegler <ziggysz@comcast.net>; Fred & Nancy Zimmer <fpzimmer1@tx.rr.com>

Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2007 2:03:46 PM

Subject: Le Groupe

Just a friendly reminder to vote. Early voting is until Tues. and then you must vote at your precinct on Sat. the 12^th.

Please consider casting your vote for David Prince and Fred Pacarelli.

Sandy Simpson

More dirty emails in Place 4?

It seems that the email that "values" David Prince over Chris Moss is circulating again, without the retraction that David Prince posted to the original recipients.