2024 TREPAC-Supported Candidates

Email: mike4allentx@gmail.com

Website: www.mike4allen.com

I’m Mike Schaeffer and it’s a pleasure to meet you.

I love the City of Allen, and that’s why I’m running for City Council, Place No. 1. My wife and I have raised our kids right here in Allen! We’ve lived here for over 25 years and watched the City blossom into the vibrant community that it is today. Moreover, I’ve dedicated the past 14+ years giving back to the Allen community through service, volunteering, and actively participating in making Allen the great city that we have now. I’m ready to help guide us through the important issues at hand and seek to continue to make this a place that attracts both families and businesses. Some of my experience includes:

2010: Allen Census Committee

• 2016: CIP Bond Campaign Library Subcommittee Member
• 2011 – 2023: Allen Economic Development Corporation Board Member
• (Chair from: 2017-2023)
• 2023: CIP Bond Campaign Police Dept. Head Quarters Subcommittee Chair
• 2017 – Present: Allen Public Safety and Recovery Board Member
• Speaker for Leadership Allen: 2021, 2022
• Speaker Collin College Tech Campus Groundbreaking
• ACO Volunteer
• Youth Group Greenville Oaks Church

Email: dave4allen@yahoo.com

Website: www.dave4allen.com

I was born on the east side of Flint, Michigan.  I graduated Flint Central High School in 1988, where I lettered in football, wrestling and track.  Out of high school, I joined the United States Army on the delayed entry program.  I attended boot camp at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri then was off to A.I.T. at Fort Lee, Virginia.  Upon completion I was shipped out to Fort Hood, Texas 4th MMC 13th COSCOM.

While stationed at Fort Hood, duty called me to serve in the Persian Gulf War. I left active duty in October of 1995, after 6 years, 7 months, and 23 days.  A back injury ended my time in the ARMY, the physical training was getting to be more than I could handle.  I could have chose inactive reserve to serve rest of my 8 year obligation, but that’s not how I wanted to finish.  I joined the National Guard in Lapeer, Michigan and finished my service.  Loved every minute of it, well almost every minute.

I have served my country, and I want to continue to serve Allen.  I am currently a member and have serve on the board of the Allen Heritage Guild. I was on the Collin County Heritage Commission, the graveyard committee, the cruise committee, and the AISD DIPC. I am a life member of the VFW where I currently serve as the as the 2 year trustee for the Allen Post. I have previously served as the Junior Vice Commander, Senior Vice Commander and Commander of the Plano VFW Post, Commander and Junior Vice Commander for the Allen Post.  I have lived in states from Michigan to Texas, to Georgia, to Florida, to Alaska, to Michigan again and finally back to Texas.  I have lived in Texas for a total of 18 years and have been in Allen for 9 of those years.

Allen is a great community filled with great people, businesses, schools and a great Football and Hockey Team.  I'm proud to say I live here.  It would be an honor and a privilege to continue serve on Allen's City Council and I would be extremely honored to have your vote.

Serving my country was the most rewarding experience in my life. From the front lines of Desert Storm to serving in the National Guard when I got back, I met many incredible Americans and learned a lot along the way. Some of my experience includes:

• ACO Advisory Council - Council Liaison
• Board of Adjustment, Sign Control and Building Standards Commission - Council Liaison
• Council Nominating Committee - Council Liaison
• Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Alt. Executive Committee Member
• Downtown Design Review Board - Council Liaison
• NCT9-1-1 Board of Managers - Secretary - Elected by my peers
• Public Art Committee - Council Liaison
• Current member of the Allen Heritage Guild, former board member
• Current 2 year trustee for VFW Post #2195 past Commander, Junior Vice and for the Plano Post #4380 I was Commander, Senior Vice and junior Vice Commander
• Former member of the Allen Americans Red-Lamp Foundation
• Former board member of Allen USA Celebration
• Former member of Collin County Heritage Commission
• Former member of Allen ISD on the DIPC
• Former of Better Block Allen to redevelop our Downtown
• I have been attending Allen EDC meetings for the better part of 5 years now, the Heartbeat of Allen
• I have been appointed by our US Congressman, Keith Self to his Veterans Advisory Committee.  I am in a unique position to report Veteran issues directly to our US Congressman
• I have received 2023 US Congressional Veteran Commendation Texas 3rd District for my work in our community.
• I am listed on the "Marquis Who's Who in America" for 2024

Email: shafercampaign@yahoo.com

Website: www.shaferforallen.com

Dave Shafer has been a dedicated City Councilman since June 2021. Throughout his tenure, Shafer has placed honesty, transparency, and public safety at the forefront in everything he does. As stated from day one of the first campaign: “you may not always like what I have to say, but you know I will never lie to you.”

Shafer has worked not only to keep campaign promises, but to do so in a manner which most benefits the citizens of Allen as a whole, rejecting notions that one group of voters knows more than another group, or is somehow entitled to dictate how All of Allen lives. Shafer believes Allen should always be a place where people are proud to live, where our children are safe to play outside, and we can sleep soundly at night without fear of crime.

While our infrastructure should always be maintained, and in fact enhanced in a careful, well-planned manner, Shafer understands simply throwing money at a problem, without respect to taxpayers who finance everything a city does with their hard-earned money, really isn’t a solution. A responsible council member must balance needs versus wants and ensure that every city dollar is spent wisely. Shafer understands this is achieved by ensuring sufficient personnel to accomplish the tasks paid for, be it in the form of FTE, PTE, or contractor, and absolutely not at the expense of our public safety.  At the end of the day, Every government dollar is a Taxpayer dollar, and its handling comes with great responsibility.  This should not be taken lightly.

Dave Shafer believes the greatest thing about our magnificent city is our people. Allen has the best people: the best citizens, the best staff, the best everybody.  Allen is Allen, because of our people, and because of the manner in which we provide safety, security and infrastructure to those people. Vote to re-elect Dave Shafer on May 4th and vote to keep Allen, Allen.

Email: pw_cain@yahoo.com

Website: www.petecainformayor.com

Pete Cain was born in Abilene, TX. He served in the Marine Corps during Desert Storm and met his wife Denise while serving in California. They have 3 grown children, all of whom are Anna ISD graduates.

He served as a Trustee on the Anna ISD board for multiple terms served on the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce for many years as board member and Chair. He was recently ordained an Elder at Pin Oaks Christian Fellowship and served up until now on the D&I commission for the City of Anna.

Pete believes completely in servant leadership and is looking forward to serving our neighbors here in Anna. Pete and his wife met when he was serving in the Marine Corps in California. They stayed in California for a few more years to be near his wife’s family after he finished my enlistment. They have 3 kids, all of whom graduated from Anna ISD. The oldest lives in Anna with his wife and their two grandchildren. Their other kid lives in Sherman with his wife, and their youngest is back in Anna as well. Pete owns a small business in Anna called Straight Shooters. They do about a dozen training classes including LTC, Active Shooter, Women’s Self Protection among others. He served on the School Board for the Anna ISD for about 7 years. In addition, he served as Chair for the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce, currently still serving as a Board Member. Along with that, he currently serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee for the City of Anna. Finally, he announces multiple sporting events for the AISD Athletic Department. In the end, he truly believes that being involved in the community where you live is incredibly important. If we all look to find a way to help each other, the help needed will be diminished drastically.

Email: kevintoten@hotmail.com

Website: www.annatexas.gov/1072/Kevin-Toten

Councilman Kevin Toten is a graduate of Round Rock High School, where he was a member of the drumline and graduated with honors. After working for the Fleet Department of Chapman Construction for 14 years, Toten began working for the Fleet Department of a major utility company fixing and maintaining GPS systems.

Councilman Toten has lived in Anna for seven years, previously living in McKinney for 15. His interest in serving as a council member came from experiencing waterline issues in his neighborhood and working with the city to resolve the problems. Toten has always been a good neighbor who desires to help others and decided to serve on a board, or the council would allow him to do more. He’s known as the neighbor who will mow the lawn of a family tending to a loved one in the hospital, and his significant other often jokes that his honey-do list is mainly filled with requests from neighbors in need.

Councilman Toten organizes the annual First Responders Feast for Thanksgiving and Christmas and initiated the “Light the Town Blue” as a sign of support for our local law enforcement.

Currently, he serves as the liaison for P&Z and previously for the Parks Advisory Board.

Councilman Toten enjoys spending time with his family and friends, woodworking, and fishing with his children in his free time. He has two sons, 9 and 11 and his girlfriend has a son and daughter.

Email: jody@independencebusinesssolutions.com

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Jody was and born and raised in southeastern Oklahoma, but has lived all over the world. Jody is married to Abby Bills and together they have 5 children ranging from ages 25 to age 5. Jody served for 20 years, from 1998 to 2018, in the US Army. During this period he served in multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan in various leadership positions during war time and peace time. Jody’s final assignment was as the senior military instructor at the University of Texas at Arlington where he was the primary instructor for over 100 ROTC students in leadership. Immediately following his career in the US Army, Jody opened a full service tax office in 2018 in Anna, Texas. Jody has always had a passion for service and entrepreneurship and quickly translated that into a business helping other small business owners through their everyday struggles in their own entrepreneurial journey. Jody and his team have continued to serve their clients that now range from all over the United States as well as some foreign countries. Jody also has other business endeavors which includes real estate investing in commercial and residential properties. Jody is currently involved in multiple community organizations to include: a long time member of First Anna Church, Vice President of Finance & Operations of the Anna ISD Education Foundation, Vice President of the Anna Economic Development Corporation, partnered with Anna ISD STEM program to mentor and teach students about entrepreneurship, and leading a local annual food drive that has fed over 5,000 people over the course of the last 4 years, just to name a few. Jody is also currently running for Anna City Council, Place 2 in May of 2024.

Email: Kellyforannacitycouncil@gmail.com

Website: www.kellyforannacitycouncil.com

Kelly Herndon is a dedicated community leader and retired professional with a passion for public service. A proud graduate of Mansfield Business School, where she earned a certificate in accounting, Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her endeavors.

After retiring from AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), Kelly turned her focus to community involvement and advocacy. Since moving to Anna in 2013, she has been actively engaged in various boards and volunteering initiatives, working tirelessly to make a positive impact on the lives of residents.

Kelly's commitment to community service is exemplified by her leadership role as Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission for the past 2 years. In this capacity, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication, vision, and integrity, guiding critical decisions that shape the future development of our city.

Kelly and her husband have been together for 25 years, and they share a deep commitment to supporting and strengthening their community. With a deep understanding of local issues and a proven track record of effective leadership, Kelly Herndon is dedicated to building a stronger, more vibrant community for all residents. She is passionate about advocating for policies that promote smart growth, economic opportunity, and quality of life for everyone.

Email: hopforcelina@yahoo.com

Website: www.hopforcelina.com

I’m thrilled to announce my candidacy for re-election to Celina City Council, Place 3 and will be filing the paperwork this Wednesday morning. Serving this community has been an honor, and I'm eager to continue the journey, advocating for our town's best interests.

Celina holds a special place in my heart, and I'm committed to maintaining the unique traditions that make our community exceptional. Celina's heart lies in its traditions, and I stand committed to preserving our cherished heritage while steering us toward thoughtful progress. Change is part of growth, but it should enrich our community, not just for the sake of it. Let's ensure every step forward enhances Celina's unique charm and nurtures our collective spirit.

Many may know me as the owner of the UPS Store here in Celina, but I'm also deeply engaged in various facets of our community. I've been committed to fostering growth and opportunity, from sitting on the Celina Chamber Board of Directors and the Celina Chamber Foundation to founding the Celina Local Business Alliance. I am also honored to serve as the Commander of the Celina American Legion Post 145, allowing me to support our local veterans and high school students.

I'm energized and passionate about Celina's future, and I'm excited to work alongside you all to keep our town thriving and vibrant. Together, let's continue building a better Celina for us all.

Email: john@keatingforfrisco.com

Website: www.keatingforfrisco.com

I have called Frisco home since 1999 and have had the honor of serving on your Frisco City Council since 2010. Once elected, I went to work on several of our city’s most important projects, including the Dallas Cowboys partnership at The Star, opening the National Soccer Hall of Fame with FC Dallas, renewing the NCAA Division 1 Football Championship contract with Frisco, opening the University of North Texas Frisco campus, bringing the PGA Headquarters to Frisco, and opening our new state-of-the-art library.

My goal is to balance Frisco’s high level of amenities with low tax rates by continuing to build on the success of our public-private partnerships. As we have demonstrated here in Frisco, corporate incentives translate into homestead exemptions. I will continue to practice forward thinking, forward leaning leadership principals, so Frisco remains an award-winning city, and the best place to live, work and raise a family.

In 2010 I was recognized by the Frisco ISD PTA with the "Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Honorary Lifetime Membership Award" for my PTA fundraising work on behalf of local teachers and students from 2003 to 2010.

I am the proud father of two sons - Zach and Ryan. I am a graduate of Towson University in Maryland, and I completed the “Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program” at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Class of July 2019.

I served in the US Army for 13 years as a senior counterintelligence agent, where I received the best leadership training in the world. In 1990, I was deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of “Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.” For my military and community service, I was awarded a congressional veteran commendation by Congressman Sam Johnson in 2017 and was recognized by Pepsi Frito-Lay with the Valor Leadership Award in 2016 for my work with various Veteran organizations. I continue to serve my country by serving my community.

Email: campaign@angeliaforfrisco.com

Website: www.angeliaforfrisco.com

Angelia Pelham has had a successful career for the last 34 years as a Human Resources Executive. She has served as a Vice President of Human Resources with such companies as Walt Disney World, PepsiCo, and Frito-Lay. Later she served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Main Event Entertainment, was then named as the Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for Cinemark Holdings and prior to leaving corporate, she was named the Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer at Dave & Busters.

After retiring from corporate America, she now owns and operates her own consulting firm with an office in Frisco station.

Additionally, she is on the Board of Directors of two private equity backed portfolio companies based in Oregon and California.

Angelia was elected to the Frisco City Council in Frisco, Texas in 2021 and is now Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. She voluntarily serves on the board of Medical City Plano and Medical City Frisco hospitals. Angelia has chaired for the last 14 years the non-profit, Linking Cultures of Frisco, which hosts an annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Oration Gala providing over $90K in scholarships to Frisco High School juniors and seniors.

Angelia is a native of Florida; born in Pensacola, FL. She holds a BS from Florida State University and a Master’s Degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Angelia has been married to her college sweetheart for 34 years; and they have one daughter, Ashley, who is 21 years old and is a Junior at Columbia University in New York. Angelia and her family enjoy traveling abroad and have visited 25 countries and counting...