Plano council accepts Shelby Williams' resignation, calls May 3 special election

Council member Shelby Williams submitted a formal resignation that the Plano City Council voted to accept, and the council adopted measures to call a special election on May 3, 2025, to fill Place 5 for the unexpired term ending in May 2027.

The resignation was read into the record and discussed during a special session. Council member Shelby Williams said, "I've absolutely loved serving with all of you." Council member Rick moved to accept the resignation; the motion was seconded by Council member Prince. The motion carried 8-0.

The ordinance on the agenda calls the special election for May 3, 2025, and provides for any necessary runoff election. Council staff noted existing options on the candidate filing deadline; Staff member Lisa said, "We have it on March 24," while council members discussed the authority to set the filing period as short as six days before the election. Council discussion emphasized that choosing the May date and a shorter filing window could reduce city costs associated with county mail ballots and potential runoffs.

Council members also confirmed that Williams will serve as a holdover until the election and the newly elected member takes office. The ordinance as presented designates polling locations, directs that notices of election be given "as prescribed by law," and provides an effective date; the transcript did not include additional ordinance text beyond that caption.

The council's action accepts the resignation and places the special election on the May 3 ballot. Additional administrative details — including final polling locations and the precise candidate filing deadline the council will set if different from March 24 — were not specified in the provided transcript.

The council recessed briefly for other business and later adjourned.