Recall process

How the McKinney recall process works

The Charter sets the sequence. The City-issued petition pages and City Secretary instructions control the active collection process.

The McKinney City Charter authorizes residents to petition on a loss of public confidence in elected officers. The petition alleges no criminal offense and imposes no predetermined result. The question it presents is whether the voters should be afforded the opportunity to decide. The committee will conduct that process on the facts, peaceably, and without personal attack.

1. 01

   Affidavit filed

   Five registered McKinney voters executed the notarized Affidavit of Intent on August 11. It was filed with the City Secretary on August 12, 2026.

   Aug 11–12, 2026

2. 02

   Official papers issued

   Only numbered, dated petition papers signed and issued directly by the City Secretary can be used for signature collection.

   Aug 13, 2026

3. 03

   Signatures collected

   Qualified McKinney voters sign official papers in person, with a trained circulator present, during the 45-day window.

   Aug 13–Sep 26, 2026

4. 04

   Petition verified

   The completed petition is submitted to City Hall. The City Secretary examines it under the Charter and controlling election rules.

   Winter 2026

5. 05

   Recall vote follows

   If the petition qualifies and an officer does not resign within the Charter period, City Council orders a recall election according to state law.

   Date set by lawful election order