Resident Mike Gallagher criticizes past city managers and council conduct during public comment

At the start of the March 5 meeting, resident Mike Gallagher — who identified himself and gave his home address — used public comment to criticize past city managers and the previous council's style of governance. He told the council he believed prior leaders held closed-door meetings and made deals that excluded the public, and he singled out two former managers by name.

Gallagher alleged that former manager Rick Chatham was arrested in Plano and McKinney and that Chatham awarded himself a substantial pay increase after hire. He also alleged that a subsequent manager, Jeff Gibson, collected two paychecks at once (police chief plus city manager) and used a police vehicle for personal business, and that Gibson raised his own salary. Gallagher said the previous council considered a severance package for Gibson but ultimately did not grant it.

Gallagher urged residents who disagree with city leadership to run for mayor and attend council meetings rather than only posting on social media: "For those that hide behind their computer... come to a city meeting like this to make your feelings and concerns heard in public," he said. The chair thanked Gallagher after his remarks.

These are allegations made during public comment; the transcript does not show corroboration or follow-up investigation within the provided segments.