Mayor John B. Muns shared his annual address on February 3, aligned with the theme, \u201cOur Next Chapter of Excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Mayor John B. Muns shared his annual address at the 2026 Plano State of the City<\/a> event on Tuesday, February 3, at the Robinson Fine Arts Center. Via live and video presentations, Mayor Muns and the City Council provided updates on topics spanning public safety, parks and recreation, quality of life, and more, aligned with the theme, \u201cOur Next Chapter of Excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPlano has always moved forward,\u201d said Mayor Muns in his opening remarks. \u201cFrom our roots as a small farming community to the dynamic, interconnected city we are today, our growth has been purposeful. We evolve to meet the needs of our residents and thoughtfully prepare for those who will call Plano home in the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n Read on for a topic-by-topic recap from the 2026 Plano State of the City.<\/p>\n Awards and Recognitions<\/p>\n Plano received numerous awards and recognitions throughout the past year, including Best Texas City for Individuals with Disabilities<\/a> (WalletHub), Best Places to Raise a Family in 2025<\/a> (WalletHub), Happiest City in Texas (Smart Asset<\/a>), and three statewide awards for outstanding planning.<\/p>\n Global Business Leaders<\/p>\n Highlighting our city\u2019s \u201cglobal leaders and new partners who share our vision for excellence,\u201d the address noted the arrival of Sally Beauty headquarters, Delta Electronics, Ryan, Simpson Strong-Tie, Nature\u2019s Toolbox, USAA, Aligned Data Center, and Sysgration. Specific to healthcare development, Texas Health Presbyterian\u2019s new tower, Medical City Plano\u2019s expansion, and renovations at Children\u2019s Health were cited. Future plans were noted, including the Miyako Hotel<\/a>, redevelopment of 2700 Plano Parkway<\/a>, AT&T<\/a>, and Texas Research Quarter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Utilities, Infrastructure, and Public Transportation<\/p>\n Upgrades of city water and sewer lines are underway now. Improvements are also being made to local intersections, and continuing resurfacing of major corridors is planned for the year to come. Speaking live, Mayor Muns also addressed the \u201chonest conversations about DART and regional transit\u201d currently in progress, specifically regarding the ability of the current mass transit system to serve Plano in years to come. \u201cThese are decisions that belong to our residents,\u201d he said. \u201cWe want everyone to be informed about transit options ahead of this year\u2019s election.\u201d Click here for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n Law Enforcement, Fire Department, and Public Safety<\/p>\n Officers now have a new mobile command unit for critical incidents, and Plano\u2019s new public safety campus and training academy<\/a> will soon begin construction. The remodeling of Fire Station 5<\/a> has been completed, and Plano Fire-Rescue became the first all-paid fire department in Texas to approve a 24-72 schedule. Plano remains one of the safest cities in America, continuing a steady drop in both the major crime rate and property crime rate since 2024.<\/p>\n Parks, Recreation, and Culture<\/p>\n Mayor Muns noted Plano\u2019s 86 beautiful parks as one of the key differentiators of our community. \u201cYou can step out your door and find green space, art, recreation, and community all within a few minutes from home,\u201d he said. Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center re-opened<\/a> in December with a new children\u2019s play pool structure and resurfaced track and gym floor. Looking ahead, Mendomi and Glasscock Parks<\/a> are planned within the Legacy Business District, and Ravenglass Park<\/a>, currently in progress, will represent the city\u2019s newest park addition. The new City of Plano Cultural Arts Comprehensive Plan<\/a> will support five strategic goals, moving forward.<\/p>\n Community Partnerships<\/p>\n Several partnerships were highlighted as contributing to the \u201cheartbeat of our community,\u201d including education-focused programs within Plano ISD, Collin College, and Paul Quinn College. In addition, the Mayor\u2019s Summer Internship Program<\/a> and Plano ISD Back to School Fair<\/a> also help to support student success. Plano\u2019s robust support of the North Texas Food Bank\u2019s annual Peanut Butter Drive<\/a> was noted, along with the city\u2019s Volunteers in Plano program<\/a>. Of special note, more than 5,000 volunteers use this city portal each year.<\/p>\n