Five McKinney voters have launched a recall effort targeting Mayor Bill Cox and three city council members, citing “a loss of public confidence” but not identifying the council’s recent mosque vote or any other specific decision as grounds for removal.
The affidavit was filed Tuesday, one week after the City Council unanimously approved a mosque and Islamic center following hours of contentious public debate. Recall organizers said the campaign reflects broader concerns about spending, transparency, growth, infrastructure and whether City Hall listens to residents.
The McKinney city secretary received the affidavit on August 11. It names Cox, At Large 1 Council Member Ernest Lynch, District 3 Council Member Geré Feltus and District 1 Council Member Justin Beller. The filing begins the recall process but does not place a recall election on the ballot…