Incumbent Dave Shafer faces challenges from Carl Clemencich and Zeeshan Naseh.
Allen voters have a clear choice in the race for Place 5 on the City Council. Among the three candidates, Carl Clemencich is by far the most aligned with residents of this proud and tight-knit city.
Clemencich, a certified public accountant, has been participating in the community since the 1990s. He served two consecutive council terms from 2017 to 2023, overlapping a bit with the Place 5 incumbent, Dave Shafer. Clemencich, 63, said he disagrees with Shafer on several policy areas and that he grew worried the city was losing its long-term vision.
Clemencich and Shafer agreed on the need to rein in the city’s savings account to keep it from growing too much. Shafer, however, is more skeptical of city spending that is not on public safety or what he deems necessary infrastructure. For example, he worries the city parks department is too big.We appreciate Shafer’s vigilance of taxpayer dollars, but we think his rigid philosophy on city budgeting will make it difficult for Allen to maintain the quality of the amenities it provides.
Clemencich said the city should follow its strategic plan and invest in the infrastructure and services that residents expect, including parks. He’s the better choice for voters.. Dallas Morning News editorials are written by the paper's Editorial Board and serve as the voice and view of the paper. The board considers a broad range of topics and is overseen by the Editorial Page Editor.
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