Welcome to Plano City News, your weekly update
on what's happening in the City of Plano.
Runoff Election Results to be Canvassed June 14
The June 5 Runoff Election votes will be canvassed on Monday, June 14. The unofficial results are: 

Place 4 – Kayci Prince 
Place 7 – Julie Holmer

Thank you to everyone who voted, ran for office and worked the polling locations.
Rent a Ride as Electric Scooters Return to Plano
Just in time for summer, Bird Rides is bringing electric scooters back to Plano. Just download the Bird Rides mobile app to pay by the minute to ride a Bird Rides scooter. 

Riding a scooter instead of driving a vehicle, reduces carbon emissions and lessens traffic by having one less car on our City streets.

E-scooters travel at a maximum speed of 15 mph. City law only allows e-scooters to be used on streets with speed limits of 35 mph or below. Scooters must not be parked within a pedestrian pathway or blocking a driveway. Riders must be at least 18 years old and are required to obey all traffic laws and rules of the road. Riders are encouraged to wear a helmet on every ride. Find a scooter home zone near you.
Enter the "Doo the Right Thing" Photo Contest
Participate in the "Doo the Right Thing" Photo Contest to help us focus on the very real problem of pet waste pollution. After you enter, encourage your friends to follow the Live Green in Plano Facebook page and vote for their favorite photo.

Entries due Thursday, June 24

Vote for the top photos
Monday, June 28 through Monday, July 5

To participate, pick a favorite photo of your precious pup and include your full name and your pup’s name in an email to [email protected] (one photo per Plano household).

The winners will receive cool prizes and their photos will be featured in the Live Green in Plano print news and utility bill insert.

Pet waste is polluting yards, parks, trails and sidewalks. "Doo the right thing" and pick up after your pet. Don't let rain or sprinklers wash waste into storm drains that lead to our waterway where it may harm our drinking water sources.

Pet waste is not compostable. Dispose of waste in a tied plastic bag in the trash. Plastic newspaper sleeves, and produce or grocery bags make great poo bags to carry on a walk.

It's everyone's responsibility to keep our community clean and healthy.
Apply for the Police Recruit Civil Service Entrance Exam
Plano Police Officers are hired from an eligibility roster consisting of names of those who have successfully passed a Police Recruit Civil Service Entrance Examination. The next testing date is approaching:

Applications due: Friday, July 30, 11:59 p.m. 
Exam date: Saturday, Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m. 

To be eligible: 
  1. Submit the Plano Police Entrance Exam Application to the Civil Service test administrator. 
  2. Watch your email for the admission slip that allows you entrance to the exam site. 
  3. Bring your completed personal history statement to the entrance exam testing site on Saturday, Aug. 7.
  4. Prepare for the upcoming civil service exam with fitness testing and written test tutoring.

Speak with a recruiter to learn more about becoming a Plano Police officer by calling 972-941-2287 or email [email protected].
Happenings

Historic Downtown
Plano Association Margarita Stroll 

Saturday, June 12
10 a.m.-7 p.m. (closure)
noon-6 p.m. (event)

15th Street between the DART Light Rail track and K Avenue.



Saturday, June 12 
8:30 a.m.-Noon 
FREE

Join homeowner association (HOA) members in Plano, Garland and Rowlett for the 2021 HOA Legal Clinic hosted by Plano’s Neighborhood Services department. Get insights to confidently manage your HOA. Mandatory HOA representatives should attend for advanced board member training.

Mondays, June 14 and 28 
7 p.m. Regular Session 

Participate by videoconference
or at Plano Municipal Center, 1520 K Ave.

Instructions for commenting on items are on the meeting agenda (available Wednesday nights). 

Watch the meeting live on the

Tuesday, June 15


In-person class: 6:30-8 p.m.
Environmental Education Center
4116 W. Plano Pkwy.

Want to save money and help the environment? Improve your eco-friendly shopping habits and decrease your grocery bill at our new Shopping Smart class. Learn how to incorporate easy habits into your grocery shopping routine.

Thursday, June 17
9-10 a.m.

Jack Carter Pool
2800 Maumelle Dr.

Be part of the Guinness World Record for the largest swimming lesson! Swimming is a lifesaving skill and a vital tool to prevent drowning. Join us for a fun-filled event where every participant receives a free lesson and certificate. The event is free, but registration is required.


Plano Fire-Rescue welcomed a new piece of equipment to our arsenal for fighting fires with the time-honored tradition of a push-in ceremony. Watch the video to learn about the tradition and the new apparatus that will be serving our community.
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