Plano residents will head to the polls early next year to fill Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Julie Holmer’s seat on the Plano City Council.

Holmer announced her resignation as she launched a campaign for Precinct 4 of the Collin County Commissioners Court, which represents most of Plano and Allen. The county seat will be up for election in 2026.

What you need to know

Plano City Council members formally accepted Holmer’s resignation at their Oct. 27 meeting . Council members are expected to call a special election to fill Holmer’s seat at their Nov. 10 meeting, officially creating the vacancy.

Holmer was first elected to Plano City Council’s Place 7 seat in 2021 following a five-way race and runoff election.

“I love the city [of Plano], ... and I want to make sure it’s well represented

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