APRIL 2021
IN THIS ISSUE ALLEN RECOVERS
RESOURCES & SUPPORT CAST YOUR VOTE!
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS TAKE A HIKE OR A BIKE RIDE!
EXPLORE ALLEN’S TRAILS COMING SOON
VIRTUAL INSPECTIONS WELCOME TO YOUR LIBRARY!
ENJOY APL SERVICES
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
ALLEN RECOVERS
FIND RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
Ken Fulk Mayor
Kurt Kizer
Councilmember | Place No. 1
Carl Clemencich
Councilmember | Place No. 2
Lauren Doherty
Councilmember | Place No. 3
Chris Schulmeister
Councilmember | Place No. 4
Vacant
Councilmember | Place No. 5
Baine Brooks
Mayor Pro Tem | Place No. 6
CITY MANAGEMENT Eric Ellwanger
Tim Dentler
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Eric Strong
Rebecca Vice
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
YOUR ONLINE SOURCE FOR ALLEN NEWS & EVENTS
From burst pipes to lost income, many residents have experienced financial strain and other hardships over the last year. The City of Allen Community Enhancement Department offers a number of programs, including: • Home repair assistance • Emergency rental assistance • Referral-based utility assistance Email bgardner@cityofallen.org or call 214.509.4180 to request information or an application.
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE RESOURCES: CityofAllen.org/Assistance STORM RECOVERY RESOURCES: CityofAllen.org/WinterStormRecovery
CAST YOUR VOTE!
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Voters will elect Allen City Councilmembers for Council Places 1, 3 and 5 during the May 1 General Election. Here’s what to expect when you cast your ballot.
CANDIDATES
WHO IS ON MY BALLOT? Allen Councilmembers are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire City and not specific districts. If you’re a registered voter with an Allen address, you may vote in all three council races.
Listed in ballot order by Place No.
Council Place No. 1
WHERE ARE THE (REP)s AND (DEM)s? Allen City Council elections are non-partisan, so no party affiliations will be listed on the ballot.
WHERE CAN I VOTE? Allen voters can cast their ballot at any Collin County polling location. In Allen, the Allen Municipal Court Facility (301 Century Parkway) and Allen ISD Service Center (1451 North Watters Road) will be open for early voting and on election day.
IMPORTANT
DATES
• • • • • •
Christopher Gaspard Malcom J. Wilkinson Daren Meis Nathan Polsky Andre Hines Dwight Burns
Council Place No. 3 • • • • •
Joseph Jackson Joey Herald Lauren Doherty Dave Cornette Kenneth Wineburg, Jr.
Council Place No. 5 • • • •
Diane Martin Dave Shafer Philip Brewer Edson Mureeba
APR 1
APR 20
APR 19-24
APR 26-27
MAY 1
Last day to register to vote
Last day to apply for absentee voting by mail
Early voting begins
Early voting continues
Election Day
Polls open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
LEARN MORE: CityofAllen.org/Elections
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TAKE A HIKE OR A BIKE RIDE!
EXPLORE ALLEN’S TRAILS
Enjoy the beautiful outdoors in Allen Spring is the perfect time to explore Allen’s 78+ miles of hike and bike trails. Not sure where to start? Find some of the suggested routes below and at CityofAllen.org/Trails.
SCENIC LANDMARKS
HISTORIC WATER STATION TRAIL
5K TRAINING
COTTONWOOD CREEK TRAIL
Photo Photo Credit: Credit: Julie Julie Sandy Sandy
Take a stroll through history as you visit Allen’s Old Stone Dam, built in 1874 to power steam locomotives.
Jog along a creek, through the woods and across one of Allen's signature public art installations on this 3-4 mile route.
PARKING: Allen Station Park (1120 N. Cedar Drive)
PARKING: Allen Station Park (1120 N. Cedar Drive)
NATURE WALK
PRETTY PLAYGROUNDS
THE TRAIL AT THE WOODS
DAYSPRING NATURE PRESERVE
Enjoy a chorus of birdsongs and the babbling of Rowlett Creek while wandering the unpaved trails.
A perfect outing for little ones! Explore the woods, then let the fun continue at the trailhead’s playground and pavilion.
PARKING: 1424 Rollins Drive
PARKING: 622 Rainforest Lane
LEARN MORE: CityofAllen.org/Trails
BE A V.I.P. WITH ALLEN’S
VIRTUAL INSPECTION PROGRAM If you’re doing home renovations, the process of scheduling some inspections is getting easier. Allen’s Community Development Department will soon offer a Virtual Inspection Program for some common projects, such as porches, water heaters, gas line installations and other small jobs. With virtual inspections, users join the inspection from a mobile device, then answer questions as inspectors capture images and take notes Permits and inspections ensure the safety of our community by resolving potential issues during the construction process.
LEARN MORE: CityofAllen.org/VIP WELCOME TO YOUR LIBRARY!
APL BRINGS SERVICES AND LEARNING TO YOU The impact of Allen Public Library extends far beyond the walls of its building, as demonstrated by ongoing virtual programming and unique StoryWalk activities. In honor of National Library Week (April 4-10), check out these great resources! STORYWALK: This interactive walk through a children’s book begins near the flagpole entrance at Allen Public Library. April’s StoryWalk is Norman, the Slug with the Silly Shell by Sue Hendra. VIRTUAL STORY TIME: Watch every Monday-Thursday, 10:15-10:30 a.m. at Facebook.com/AllenPublicLibrary. TAKE & MAKE KITS: Take home all the materials you’ll need to create fun, fashionable crafts and activities. Register at AllenLibrary.org/TakeAndMake. LIVE ONSTAGE@APL: Presents Texas Ranching Women! Watch the live presentation on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. on Spectrum Channel 16, Frontier Channel 15, Grande Cable Channel 15, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 and at AllenTV.org.
STORYWALK AT APL
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Allen in Focus is publication of the City of Allen Public and Media Relations Office. These periodic updates are provided to residents 8-9 times per year in City utility bills and LIFE in Allen Activity Guides.