Controversial McKinney Airport Expansion Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday for the new commercial terminal at McKinney National Airport, a flashpoint project that has embittered some residents who claim the expansion is a boondoggle.

McKinney National Airport had catered to private charters and corporate fleets for more than 40 years before local officials began pushing for commercial passenger service. Despite residents rejecting supporting the expansion with bond dollars in multiple elections, the McKinney City Council has moved to use sales tax revenue to advance it.

“This new terminal is not just an investment in McKinney, it’s an investment in the future of North Texas,” Mayor Bill Cox said, according to a press release. “As our city has grown over the past two decades, we’ve focused on making smart, strategic investments that benefit our residents and the broader region. This project fulfills a long-standing vision of the City Council to create a future-ready airport that strengthens mobility, supports economic development, and makes travel more accessible and convenient for families and businesses alike.”

Cox, a former zoning commissioner and commercial real estate executive, was voted mayor in a runoff election in June. The airport expansion featured heavily in the race, with Cox’s opponent saying a pause should be put on the project until a new mayor and city council could take a fresh look at it…

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