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Frisco City Council, Place 6

3-year term, elected citywide. Must be at least 18 years old, a United States citizen, a qualified voter, and a resident of the city. The City Council establishes city policy through ordinances and resolutions.

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    Matt Chalmers
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    Brittany Colberg
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    Sai Krishnarajanagar
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    Jerry Spencer
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Biographical Information

Motivation: Why do you want to serve as mayor or city council member, and how have you worked with different stakeholders, such as businesses, community organizations, and residents?

Changes: What changes do you expect in the city in the next few years and how would you plan for them?

Transportation: Do the current transportation options in the city enable residents to get where they need to go? If not, what improvements would you support?

Infrastructure: Besides transportation, what are the most urgent infrastructure projects in the city, and how would you get them done?

Affordability: What changes, if any, are needed to make the city more affordable for its residents?

Finance: What is your plan for managing the city budget and addressing fiscal challenges?

Land Use: What is your vision for land use in the city, including businesses and housing?

Collaboration: How will you work with county and state government and regional organizations to address the city’s needs?

Other Issues: What other important issues are facing the city council, and how would you address them?

Education BS in health and wellness, Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Clinical Chiropractic Neurology, Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, Master Cert in Neurolinguistic Programing.
Experience I've worked with representatives of Melissa and Wylie to bring youth sports and sports/medical facilities to their cities
Campaign Email Questions@drc4frisco.com
Campaign X Handle @DrChalmers1
Campaign Phone 2144465300
I’ve been a Frisco resident and business owner for about 20 years. I’ve watched the city grow and have benefited from that growth. Because of that, I feel a responsibility to help maintain and shape what Frisco becomes over the next 20 years. My family plans to stay here, and I want to do my part to keep Frisco economically strong while preserving the culture and sense of community that make it special. As a business owner, I interact with residents and local organizations daily. One idea I’d like to explore is a citywide athletic event where families, schools, and businesses participate together, strengthening community and promoting health.
Frisco 2040 provides a thoughtful long-term vision, and I support its strategic planning approach. At the same time, the pace of technological and demographic change is accelerating, and we must remain adaptable.

With continued buildout capacity and significant projected population growth, we will face increasing demands on infrastructure, transportation, and public safety. We should responsibly evaluate emerging tools — including data-driven traffic optimization systems and other smart-city technologies — to improve efficiency while protecting taxpayer dollars.

I want to make sure evaluate all of our options and ensure we can stay as fiscally conservative as possible.
Frisco has several known traffic pinch points, and planned roadway expansions should help alleviate some congestion. However, transportation solutions must continue evolving alongside growth.

I support:

Maximizing efficiency of existing infrastructure through smart signal timing and traffic management tools

Completing and enhancing our pedestrian and bicycle trail systems

Evaluating practical public or shuttle transportation options as the city grows

Transportation planning must balance mobility, safety, and fiscal responsibility while maintaining quality of life for residents.
Beyond roadways, one area that deserves attention is our trail system. Frisco’s trails are a tremendous community asset, but portions remain unlit. Given Texas heat and early sunset hours during parts of the year, many residents exercise during low-light times.

Improving lighting on trails enhances safety, encourages physical activity, and supports community wellness. Strategic, energy-efficient lighting upgrades are a practical infrastructure investment that supports both safety and quality of life.
Property taxes are a concern for many Frisco residents. While city councils do not control all components of property tax assessments, we do control the spending decisions.

My priorities are:

Avoiding unnecessary tax rate increases

Ensuring new projects demonstrate long-term value

Expanding commercial development to diversify revenue sources

A strong commercial tax base and disciplined spending help protect homeowners from unnecessary tax pressure.
Managing the city budget requires clear priorities and accountability.

My financial approach centers on three principles:

Spending Discipline – Funding projects that demonstrate measurable benefit and long-term sustainability

Revenue Diversification – Strengthening sales tax and commercial activity to reduce reliance on property taxes

Strategic Economic Development – Encouraging events and initiatives that increase commerce while strengthening community identity

Fiscal responsibility must remain at the core of every decision.
Thoughtful land use planning is essential to maintaining Frisco’s quality of life.

As the city approaches buildout, we must carefully evaluate density, infrastructure capacity, traffic impact, and school and public safety demands.

Where multi-family housing is considered, it should be integrated into well-designed live-work-play environments that reduce traffic strain and support nearby commerce. The goal is balanced development that protects neighborhoods while sustaining economic vitality.
Effective governance requires collaboration at the city, county, and state levels.

One initiative I would like to explore is a city-wide community athletic event — similar to a civic or corporate challenge — that includes families, schools, and local businesses. This type of initiative builds community pride, promotes health, and drives local economic activity.

Successful initiatives like this require partnerships with school districts, local businesses, county officials, and community organizations. I believe Frisco thrives when public and private sectors work together.
Frisco’s primary challenges include managing growth, traffic flow, and maintaining affordability. Beyond these, many issues require careful data analysis and incremental improvement rather than sweeping changes.

Equally important is preserving Frisco’s sense of community. Encouraging neighbor-to-neighbor engagement, civic participation, and family-oriented events strengthens the culture that makes Frisco unique.

Growth is inevitable. The goal is to manage it in a way that protects safety, fiscal stability, and community connection.
Education Some College
Experience Planning & Zoning Commissioner (Current Chairwoman)
Campaign Email info@colbergforfrisco.com
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Campaign Phone 214-444-8311
Frisco has been my home for more than 25 years, and I care deeply about the community we’ve built together. As our city approaches build-out, the decisions made today will shape Frisco for decades. I’m running to bring steady, thoughtful, and experienced leadership that protects our quality of life while planning responsibly for our future. My experience serving as Planning and Zoning Chair and as a commissioner for the last eight years along with two decades in the title insurance industry have given me practical insight into development, infrastructure, and community engagement.
Frisco has been a rapidly growing city built by leaders with grit and a bold vision to make it a special place where families could thrive. With only 13% of the city not yet built out, we’ll need ensure that we're adequately reinvesting into existing assets while maximizing the impact of new developments brought to our city. We'll need to be more discerning in our use of incentives for projects that position us best for the long-term. By doing this, we can ensure that public safety is appropriately funded, our existing assets are taken care of, and neighborhoods are protected while being faithful stewards of taxpayer dollars for our residents.
Every Frisco resident understands the traffic challenges created by the rapid growth of our city. I would focus on collaboration with regional partners on long-term transportation planning, pursuit of strategic road projects, requiring new projects to address traffic problems during the approval process where possible, piloting technology and artificial intelligence in traffic management, and evaluating micro-transit options where feasible.
As Frisco approaches buildout, we have to be intentional about maintaining the infrastructure we’ve already built, not just focusing on what’s new. If we don’t take care of what we have, we end up creating bigger and more expensive problems down the road.

My priority is disciplined, long-term planning. Every project should be tied to a clear capital plan, with priorities based on real needs and full transparency around funding. Residents deserve to know we’re making thoughtful, responsible decisions that protect the city’s future.
As a member of City Council, I would advocate for accelerating our efforts on recruiting high quality employers to Frisco so that more residents can afford to live here. In addition, I would encourage thoughtful development of additional housing for young families, teachers, first responders, and seniors with standards that remain consistent with the high-quality our community expects.
I support strategic budgeting principles that emphasize responsible spending, protect reserves, grow the commercial tax base, and leverage robust public-private partnerships that reduce the taxpayer burden of larger projects. Frisco has worked hard to implement a senior property tax freeze, a senior property tax discount, and increasing the city’s homestead exemption to the maximum allowable level in recent years. To continue to protect taxpayers, our focus should be on responsible stewardship of our budget and continuing to grow commercial and corporate investment so homeowners, especially seniors on fixed incomes, are not carrying an increasing share of the load.
Frisco should be intentional and selective in driving the remaining build-out of our city. We should prioritize high-quality projects and reserve incentives for select commercial and corporate developments that bring high-paying jobs, enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods, and ease the tax burden on our residents by expanding the commercial tax base.
Strong state and regional partnerships are vital to Frisco's success. I'm a relationship builder at heart and would bring that approach to City Council. Whether navigating state or regional mandates that impose undue burden on Frisco, looking for partnerships to fund regional infrastructure needs, or advocating for local interests, regularly meeting and investing in those state and regional partnerships will be core to how I approach the role.
Elevating Trust and Communication. We need to bring communication with our residents into the 21st century where we push information out proactively rather than following state required minimum communication levels. Communication with our residents needs to be rooted in sincere invitations of partnership and not just notices about what is going on. One of the first steps I would take as a city council member would be to ask for city council work sessions to be recorded and broadcast online. Those meetings are crucial for residents to participate in as they are where the bulk of the debate and education happens on important issues in the city.
Education BS in Nursing, MBA
Experience I have served our community in several capacities and understand the importance of collaboration, accountability, and practical problem-solving. For the past five years, I have been actively involved in my neighborhood Homeowners Association (HOA), w
Campaign Email sai2frisco@yahoo.com
Campaign X Handle @saimysuru33
Campaign Phone 302-401-8768
I want to serve on the city council because I am committed to building a safe, thriving, and inclusive city. For over five years, I have been serving as an HOA board member, working closely with residents, businesses, and community organizations to address local needs and foster collaboration. I want to ensure that our city grows responsibly, safely, and inclusively. I believe in building a community where families, businesses, and residents thrive together, where public safety and infrastructure meet the demands of growth, and where every voice is heard and valued in shaping the city’s future. Serving on the council would allow me to take an active role in guiding policies that reflect the needs and priorities of our residents.
Over the next few years, I expect Frisco to continue experiencing rapid population and commercial growth. While this brings exciting opportunities, it also creates challenges: increased traffic, higher demand for public safety, pressure on infrastructure, and the need to maintain our high quality of life. To manage this growth, I would prioritize sustainable, proactive policies that balance development with long-term community well-being. This includes investing in public safety staffing and technology, modernizing infrastructure, promoting environmentally responsible development, and ensuring green spaces and community amenities keep pace with growth.
Frisco has invested significantly in roads and infrastructure, but with our rapid growth, transportation is becoming an increasing challenge. Currently, residents rely heavily on personal vehicles. As our population grows and major events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the PGA Championship bring more visitors to our area, traffic congestion and mobility will require careful planning. I support a forward-looking transportation strategy that improves traffic flow through smarter signal technology, expands key road corridors where necessary, and strengthens connections to regional highways. At the same time, we should evaluate future mobility options, including partnerships with HOAs, expanded ride-share access points.
Beyond transportation, some of the most urgent infrastructure priorities for our city include public safety facilities, water and utility systems, stormwater drainage, and the maintenance of parks and community spaces that support our growing population. As Frisco continues to expand and prepare for major events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the PGA Championship, our infrastructure must keep pace with both resident needs and increased visitor demand. To address these priorities, I support a strong, forward-looking Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that identifies long-term infrastructure needs and aligns them with responsible funding strategies. Investing in modern fire and police facilities, strengthening water and drainage systems.
Housing affordability has become a significant challenge, and in many ways the surge in home prices we saw after COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the real estate landscape. During and after the pandemic, demand increased, interest rates shifted, and real estate prices skyrocketed, making it much harder for many families to enter the housing market. In fast-growing cities like ours, much of that price escalation has already occurred, making it more complicated to simply “fix” affordability today. However, that does not mean we stop planning for the future. The city can focus on responsible growth, encouraging a mix of housing options, and ensuring that development is balanced so future residentS.
Managing the city budget requires discipline, transparency, and long-term planning. My approach would focus on responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars while ensuring the city continues to deliver essential services and invest in critical infrastructure. First, I would prioritize needs over wants by ensuring that core services—such as public safety, infrastructure, and essential city operations—are fully supported. At the same time, I believe in maintaining a balanced budget and carefully evaluating spending to ensure funds are used efficiently and responsibly. Second, long-term planning is essential. Using tools such as the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), we can plan ahead for major infrastructure projects.
My vision for land use in our city is thoughtful, balanced growth that strengthens our economy while protecting the high quality of life that residents value. As our city continues to grow rapidly, it is critical that development is guided by careful planning, responsible zoning, and a long-term vision that benefits both current residents and future generations. Growth should never be random or reactive. Instead, it should be strategic and intentional. Residential neighborhoods, commercial development, and community spaces must be integrated in ways that complement one another and support a thriving, livable city. Strong planning ensures that infrastructure and public safety services,
Addressing the city’s needs requires strong collaboration with county, state, and regional partners. Many of the challenges our city faces—such as infrastructure, transportation, economic development, and public safety—extend beyond city boundaries and require coordinated solutions. I would work closely with county officials, state representatives, and regional organizations to advocate for resources, funding opportunities, and policies that support our city’s growth and long-term stability. Building strong relationships and maintaining open communication with these partners is essential to ensuring our city’s priorities are heard and addressed.
First, we must do better in supporting our small businesses, particularly those in the downtown area. Some family-owned businesses have faced serious financial hardship due to poorly planned or poorly communicated development decisions and construction projects. These businesses are at the heart of our community, and when city projects affect their livelihoods, the city must step forward with better planning, transparent communication, and meaningful support to help them navigate those challenges. Second, citizen engagement in our city government needs to be strengthened. Many residents feel their voices are not being heard early enough in the decision-making process. A healthy democracy at the local level depends on open dialogue.
Education BA Economics & Finance, UTD; MA City and Regional planning
Experience Urban Planner with The Dallas Plan; 1996-2003
Campaign Email gisgenius@yahoo.com
Campaign Phone 2142237453
I've always been interested in politics and wanted to be "in the arena". Last year, at the tender age of 76, I decided it was now or never and ran for Frisco City Council. I had so much fun, I decided to do it again.
I expect the city to recognize the weakness in its current sports and tourism economic model and follow my advice to transition to a knowledge based economy. BRAIN CITY USA will be centered around 21st century technology, such as AI, robotics, etc.
No. The city is doing the exact opposite of what is needed. By promoting itself as a destination city, the so-called leaders are making the traffic problem exponentially worse. The solution is to transition away from a tourism based economy to a self sufficient, technology based economic model.
I propose that the city study the feasibility of constructing a tunnel from hwy 380 on the north side to hwy 121 on the south side of Frisco, roughly parallel to Preston Rd. This will allow for the non-stop flow of subterranean traffic and relieve congestion up top.
The construction of micro housing units for young people and first time homebuyers. This would require some serious work on the zoning front, but it could be accomplished.
My plan is to allow the professionals on city staff to do their jobs under the watchful eyes of the city manager and myself on council.
Basically, adhere to the 2040 comprehensive plan, except for my proposal for micro housing. Changes to the 2040 plan can be made on a case by case basis.
I will work with anyone if it benefits the residents of Frisco. I will also work with our reps in Congress to get a second full service US Postal Service branch in Frisco. Plano has 5, surely we can get 2 in Frisco.

For me, the most important issue is transitioning Frisco from SPORT CITY USA to BRAIN CITY USA. I am going to pursue the possibility of getting Elon Musk on on the EDC in ex-officio seat. If we can land him, who knows what me may accomplish in the tech realm!