In Frisco, there is a permission process for running for office. What do we mean by permission process? Let us share: if you are interested in running for city council, you need to let Mayor Cheney know, and he will notify his henchwoman, Lorie Medina. Medina will then let you know if you have permission and if you are qualified enough to run for office. Suppose you don’t have the support of Cheney and Medina, otherwise known as the leaders of the established Frisco cabal. In that case, they will make it very difficult for you by turning to their developer friends to fund the campaigns of the “Cabal Approved” candidates.
How do we know this? It is what we have been told by several previous candidates who ran for office against the Medina Machine! If you want to run for office in Frisco, you must have their blessing, and they will give you the “pathway” to the dais of the council. But first, one must pay their dues, of course, or they will be told, “It’s just not your turn yet!”
It makes you wonder why any rational human being would want or try to run for office in Good Ole Frisco! Maybe they believe in things like community service and making a difference. Maybe they think local government should be more than a rubber stamp for developers. Then again, maybe—just maybe—they’re the rare type of person who enjoys the thrill of fighting voter apathy that plagues our elections. Either way, this time around Frisco residents have choices, and it is up to them to get off the couch, stop making excuses, and vote for change. Otherwise, you will once again find yourself asking why your city council makes decisions without your input. Remember, you had a chance to care. You just didn’t. Let’s look at who is running for Place 4! To be fair, we will go in order of their names on the ballot.
First up is Joshua Meek, whose filing application states he is a Real Estate Professional! According to his website, he is “Your Local Real Estate Expert” – just what we need, another Realtor! According to another site, Meek Industries, of which he is the Founder and CEO, they are a diversified holding company with a mission to acquire and grow attractive investments that generate sustainable cash flow. What? It does not list any partners, investments they are involved in, etc.
According to his political website, he has attended 133 Frisco City Council Meetings. Have you ever wondered who is that guy who sometimes wears a baseball hat and sits right behind the podium where everyone speaks to the council – that is Meek. He was appointed to the Frisco Community Development Corporation Board and has been involved in several notable projects. It touts he is a community leader, who over the last 14 years served in a variety of Frisco organizations and community positions including, Frisco Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Visit Frisco Board Member, member of the Frisco Rotary Club, Leadership Frisco class graduate, and Citizens Police and Fire Academy graduate.
What is Meeks Platform? Well, it says he wants “THRIVING PARTNERSHIPS” and touts our success is due to those partnerships with DEVELOPERS, school districts, healthcare systems and higher educational institutions. He goes on to say these partnerships must be PRIORTIZED as we finalize Frisco’s buildout. Truth is he is the young Cheney who is all about development and developers from what we can tell.
Next up he wants to “Pioneer Innovation” and somehow relates that to public safety. He believes that integration of technology and artificial intelligence can further enhance the high-quality performance of Frisco’s first responders. Personally, I don’t think AI can fight a house fire or stop an armed robbery the way our actual first responders can!
Lastly, he wants to “Leverage Economics” and he will continue to lower the tax rate by leveraging the use of sales tax revenue. That way Frisco CDC and EDC are able to create funding sources to help strategically fund parks, projects and attract employers that many other communities. What caught our attention was his comment “By continuing to invest in Frisco as a destination location” but do Frisco Residents want to be a destination location or a community. He also forgot to mention the CDC or EDC will fund a big Performing Arts Center that the cabal wants.
Next up Jared Elad whom we have nicknamed “The Beard” from his yellow signs popping up! His application lists his occupation as a small business owner. According to his website, he came from a modest upbringing in Tennessee and Oklahoma and got a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University.
He began his career as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch and later worked at Wells Fargo and BB&T/Truist as a Financial Advisor and Vice President. In 2024, he went independent to better serve his clients. Elad is married to Stephanie Elad (FISD Board Member) and has two daughters. Jared currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Villages of Stonelake HOA.
Jared Elad’s website goes on to say he wants to Eliminate excess spending, Lower taxes, Accomplish the budget, and be Dependable to the community. Get it ELAD! He touts we need fiscal responsibility with transparency, and he wants every taxpayer dollar spent efficiently, and wants to cut out wasteful expenses with a focus on projects that bring true value to “FRISCO RESIDENTS.”
Elad’s site also goes on to say he will support Public Safety, and he is dedicated to partnering with Frisco PD and Fire to ensure they have the resources, training, and equipment needed to serve and protect all Frisco residents effectively. He is for Community Friendly Development & Growth that supports economic vitality while not forgetting that it needs to align with the needs, concerns and wants of “FRISCO RESIDENTS.”
Lastly, Jared Elad has some cute pet videos and displays his support for Frisco Pets on his Facebook page. For the pet lovers, he had declared he is for a new pet shelter to ensure the safety and well-being of Frisco pets. As soon as he displayed his support for pets, the first comment came from an infamous Cabel supporter, Jake Petras, who stated he would also love a pet shelter and asked how we would fund it. Funny because we have seen many posts where Petras attacks pet people and the idea of a shelter, so we have to assume the cabal has him at work again being their mouthpiece to put other candidates running on defense or at least try!
Next up we have Jerry Spencer, and his application states he is an investor. He has lived in Texas for 76 years and over 20 years in Frisco. We could not find a website for Spencer, but we did find a Facebook page, but it was also limited to information. We sent a message asking if he had any platform ideas he wanted to share for our article.
Spencer responded that he lives on the east side of the tollway in Plantation. He would like to see Frisco shift the focus from sports, tourism, and being a destination city and broaden our economic base with a much greater emphasis on attracting emerging technology and 21st century industries such as AI, robotics, drone technology, autonomous driving, medical research, etc.
Spencer would like to also put a focus on regional cooperation with our regional partners in both Denton and Collin County. He believes Frisco has a Lone Ranger mentality, and he would like to see us have a regional performing arts center where we pair up with Plano, McKinney and Allen. There are 235,000 people in Frisco, but more than 750,000 in those four cities. The per capita costs of an arts center drop dramatically when spread over four cities. He said working together would be a better solution.
Next, we have Gopala Ponangi, whose occupation is listed as a Business Owner. He has lived in Texas for 24 years and spent 21 of those years in Frisco, Texas. Gopal is married with two daughters and has a pet Shih Tzu named Coco. He is a small business owner with an emphasis in Digital Marketing for Financial Services and Real Estate. If Gopal’s name sounds familiar it should, as he has served on the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees, Place one. His website at the time said, “Education is my passion, and I will strive to give my best to our students and the community.”
According to his website for Place 4 City Council, he says he is proud to be an active member of Frisco, leaving initiatives through nonprofits with a focus on Education, Healthcare and the Fine Arts. His bio states he is the Past Director of the Frisco Economic Development Corporation. He also was a founding Co-Chair of the Mayors Adhoc Committee for the Frisco Indian Affairs which has now taken the shape of the Multicultural Committee under Frisco Boards and Commissions. He touts on his website how he has served on several committees through FISD.
As for his Vision for Frisco, he would like to focus on more local jobs through smart, responsible growth. He would also like to see an improvement in traffic and will work to prioritize smart traffic solutions to keep Frisco moving forward. He is committed to Public Safety and will prioritize funding to ensure our first responders have the necessary resources to protect citizens.
After reviewing Gopal’s website, we had two questions. First if he is passionate about education then why is he running for city council? Second, he states he served on a lot of boards which made us wonder how he had the time? If you investigate his attendance for some of these boards, he boasts about it appears he was absent at 99% of the meetings. If he can’t show up for boards/committees/meetings, etc. then why would we think he will show up for city council meetings and all the duties that come with that role.
Lastly, we haveSangita Datta, and her application states her occupation as a financial specialist, having lived in Frisco for the last 6.5 years. We assume Datta is a Frisco Socialite because we constantly see her at events, and she has helped each of our current council members campaign during election cycles. According to her website, she is committed to making Frisco a better place to live, work, and grow. Her service journey began in Mother Teresa’s house in Kolkata, where she learned the meaning of life, compassion, and giving back to the community.
Datta’s platform includes promoting economic growth and fiscal responsibility through attracting quality jobs and supporting local businesses, using city resources wisely to keep taxes low, and fostering an environment where entrepreneurs can thrive. Secondly, she stands for enhancing a family-friendly community life by investing in parks, playgrounds, and community spaces and supporting initiatives that help working parents maintain Frisco’s reputation as a great city. Hmmm, we have initiatives that maintain our city’s reputation. Do tax dollars pay for that? Datta also wants to ensure safety and preserve Frisco’s unique character. After reading her site, we are not sure how preserving the city’s character affects safety, but hopefully, we have time to learn during the debates.
She believes her experience serving on the City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Board, Ambassador for the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, as Treasurer for the Indian Association of North Texas, and as an Ambassador for the Frisco Inclusion Committee will help her while serving on City Council. Datta also graduated from the Leadership Frisco, Citizens Police Academy and completed the City 101 programs.
That rounds out your choices for Place 4! Meeks reminds us of a young Cheney Real Estate mogul in training. Elad is a marketing genius with “The Beard” and we are excited to learn more about him in the debates. The pet-friendly Frisco will most likely gravitate to Elad because he has openly said he supports an animal shelter. Gopal is the obvious Cabel plant as he “supports the arts” meaning a Performing Arts Center. Proof that Gopal is one of the implants in his kickoff photos with Keating and Pelham.
We would like Gopal to explain his attendance record for previous positions he has held and tell us how it will be different this time. In our opinion, Datta should be madder than a wet hen that those she supported for years are not showing her the same respect she has shown them over the years. We need more clarification regarding her platform, and we are concerned her relationships with the current council means she will stay “inline” with what the Cheney Machine wants. However, we could be wrong, maybe there has been a clear line drawn in the sand of friendship. As for Spencer, we just don’t know enough about the person or platform to offer an opinion. The Whistleblowers want change – however that comes! We want independent individuals who will make their own decisions and not follow the gravy train of the current council members.
In our December blog called Fairweather Frisco Friends, we told you about how the city went on a full-frontal attack, with Bobblehead Bill leading the charge against our firefighters in the May 2024 elections. Why would they do this? The Frisco Fire Fighters Association felt their relationship with the city deteriorated or went up in smoke to the point that they had no other choice than to bring propositions for Civil Service and Collective Bargaining. After the election, Angelia Pelham and John Keating promised on their election roads to make things better with the Fire Department and to work on solutions. Ever wonder how that turned out?
In our blog, 13th Storke of the Clock, we told you about the aftermath following the May 2024 election and how the city and city management held “HEALING SESSIONS,” aka mandatory in-service meetings. The point was for the Fire Department staff the opportunity to express their complaints and fears. The result was a 50+ page report that was no different than the 2011 Climate Report, which talked about how Mack Borchardt and Lee Glover were the direct cause of the problems.
That 2024 report was given to the city management for their review, and we are guessing Weasel Wes didn’t like the remarks about him in the report. The 2024 report noted that when it comes to the City Manager, Wes Pierson the FD doesn’t trust him or his judgement. The report went on to say since taking over in this city he has been dismissive, divisive, flat out ignored them, refuses to meet with them, and has been condescending to members of the FD fracturing a future relationship.
After wasting the departments time in the “in-service healing session meetings” the members of the Fire Department waited, and waited, and waited for possible change. One notable change was that Fire Chief Lee Glover was given a “counselor” to help him do his job better. The other notable change was staff started leaving like hot cakes. That’s right the “EXPERIENCE” in our fire department is dropping like flies but they don’t want the citizens to know that.
Sometime in December or early January, we were told the Fire Fighters Association again raised some member motions for a “VOTE OF NO-CONFIDENCE!” Bet you have not heard about that! We are told it passed but we are still working sources to find out the final vote outcome.
It was the February 2025 response from Weasel Wes that caught our attention. It reads that he received their letter dated 12/27/2024 regarding the results of the vote of no confidence in Fire Chief Lee Glover and how he appreciated meeting with two of the board’s directors to discuss the letter’s contents. Sounds good right? Not so fast!
Paragraph two states while Weasel Wes respects their prerogative to voice concerns, he is DISAPPOINTED that this vote was the chosen method to do so – especially since work is currently underway to address issues that have been raised. He continues “It’s equally disappointing that as far as I (Wes) know, there was no attempt to communicate about these matters before the vote.”
HEY WEASEL WES – WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? DID YOU READ THE 50+ PAGE HEALING SESSION REPORT, OR WAS YOUR HEAD STUCK IN A HOLE SOMEWHERE?
Next Weasel Wes acknowledges some changes have been made by Chief Glover that are viewed as unpopular but if those changes result in better service or value for the citizens he is inclined to support them. That must mean that Weasel Wes supports taking away Squad after they just asked for that money in the 2019 and 2023 bond for more Squad ambo’s. Funny thing is more and more cities are implementing Squad Units as Frisco takes it away. Weasel Wes must also supports Glover’s decision to go back to the big bulkier fire trucks that are hard to navigate the narrow Frisco streets lined with cars because no one knows how to use their garage or driveway. He supports the reduction of staff. After Assistant Fire Chief, Kyle Mills announced his retirement after 21 years with the department, Chief Lee Glover decided to redistribute rolls instead replacing that position. In 2024 they had Firefighter Stewart and Captain Graham retire. Then in October 2023, Deputy Chief Porter retired. Years of experience out of the door. The truth is many of them utilized their retirement options to leave Frisco and have jobs elsewhere. Porter is at Little Elm today and Mills took a job with the Texas A&M Forest Service.
We reached out to other local Fire Departments and asked if they would ever eliminate positions in their ranks, and we were told “not a chance” repeatedly. One commented off the record that eliminating positions is equal to department suicide because cities will never give you the money back in budgets in the future to reinstate those positions. Yet Fire Chief Glover thinks we don’t need more front-line staff, and he is willing to reduce his management staff. How does that benefit the citizens, Weasel Wes?
Weasel Wes then goes on in the letter to say he recognizes there are still opportunities for growth and improvement in the FFD and he will continue to encourage Chief Glover and his team to pursue efforts to improve our service delivery in a responsible way. He notes that Chief Glover has opportunities to grow as a leader, just as we all do…. Wait Weasel Wes, Glover has been with Frisco FD for over 20 years and held positions such as lieutenant, captain, deputy chief, assistant chief and more so don’t you think he should have GROWN THOSE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES DURING THAT TIME? Now, after all this time he should be ready to step in and not need a counselor or more opportunities to grow.
Ready for the hard facts and truth? The bulk of his email was written in a way like it is the first time he is hearing about these issues and that he is shocked to hear of the issues at hand. Weasel Wes writes it as if the rank and file and the association have never shared their concerns prior to this December 2024/January 2025 vote. The hard truth is they shared their concerns with Weasel Wes before they even hired Chief Glover which we documented in our blog, Turn Back Time. Then they continued to share their concerns after they hired Chief Glover with a survey in 2023, also at citizen input and in the May 2024 election. Lastly, let’s not forget about the cities own survey that resulted in a 56-page report (during the aka Healing Sessions) where it was mentioned over 100 times with the issues directly being related to culture, morale, leadership, vindictiveness, racism and retaliation like behavior. He closes the letter by saying everyone he talks to says the department is great – well Weasel Wes who are you talking to?
Weasel Wes couldn’t have been more disrespectful and very intentional with how he wrote the letter. Angelia Pelham and John Keating have not followed up on their promises “TO MAKE IT ALL BETTER!” We documented some of those in our blog, Wasted Time. Remember that next time they run! We can’t wait to see what Tammy Meinershagen promise on her campaign this year when it comes to fire fighters as she was on the front lines against them in May 2024. Our City Manager is not stupid, in fact he is quite calculating and is known for being arrogant from all the emails we receive from inside the city. His letter is an example of just that!
Next, Weasel Wes is going to act like he never knew the city was being sued by Former Assistant Fire Chief Cameron Kraemer for wrongful termination. We wrote about the case in our blog Kraemer vs City of Frisco. If he wins, the city will pay big time, which we wrote about in our blog, Big Time Casino Payout.
Frisco is the home of perfectly manicured lawns, HOA emails no one reads, and a voter turnout rate that could make a ghost town look politically engaged. Every election cycle, a handful of brave souls decide to throw their hats in the ring for city council, only to be met with the resounding enthusiasm of… crickets. Why would anyone subject themselves to this? Good question. Running for office in Frisco is basically signing up to shake hands with people who won’t vote, attend forums that barely fill a Starbucks, and post on social media only to get three likes (one from your mom). And yet, candidates still do it.
Let’s play a game: Ask your friends and neighbors what they know about the upcoming Frisco elections. Chances are, you’ll get a mix of blank stares, mumbled guesses, or the classic “Wait, we have an election?” Well, here’s a crash course: February 14th was the last day to file for a spot on the ballot (so if you were thinking about running, too late—better luck next cycle). The real fun begins with early voting on April 22nd, leading up to the final day to cast your vote on May 4th (not April 3rd, by the way). During this time, our fire stations and schools will be transformed into democracy hubs, filled with voting machines that will see depressingly low foot traffic.
Meanwhile, candidates will be busy breaking the city’s sign ordinance, because let’s be honest, rules only seem to apply to challengers. The city turns a blind eye when incumbents plaster their signs wherever they please, but if a newcomer so much as breathes near the wrong patch of grass, code enforcement swoops in like the fun police. It’s all just part of the charming tradition we call local politics.
Whistleblower is here to educate and let you know about the candidates! For City Council Place 2 we have Burt Thakur, Sai Krishnarajanagar against Tammy Meinershagen. Let’s dive into them!
Burt Thakur, a former Navy Veteran, and a longtime resident of Frisco previously made a run for Congress. Burt Thakur was born in New Delhi and raised by his maternal grandparents. He spent his childhood in India, where his grandfather was responsible for the care of the national forests, tigers, and land management. He moved to New York in the late 1980s and later attended Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Burt served as a nuclear reactor operator on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. He was honorably discharged in 2006, after serving for 6 years. Thakur is an engineer project manager who facilitates the construction process for large data centers. He also appeared on Jeopardy and was interviewed in the Winners Circle.
Thakur recently addressed the Frisco City Council to address the issue of the Performing Arts Center and fiscal responsibility. If passed, the measures would allow the city to use $160 million to build the Frisco Center for the Arts. The center, designed to host Broadway-level shows, is estimated to cost more than $300 million.
Burt Thakur’s website states he has a vision for a Stronger, Safer and Thriving Frisco. Burt is a champion for veterans and their access to care and has helped many veterans get access to their benefits. In Frisco, Burt wants to ensure a space is granted for veterans’ organizations like the VFW and American Legion to share. As his best friend from the military committed suicide, Burt knows first-hand the value that a community and shared space can provide to his brothers and sisters who served. He also states that “integrity” is a commitment to ethical leadership. He states “True leadership is built on honesty, transparency, and accountability. I have always stood for ethical decision-making, responsibility, and staying true to my principles.
Next, we have Sai Krishna who ran in 2020 for council place 3 back in 2020. According to the Dallas Morning News Voter Guide in 2020, Krishna is a Registered Nurse with an associate’s degree in nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a master’s in business administration. He also is an Insurance Provider. During his 2020 race, Krishna had only lived in Frisco for 3.5 years. According to the guide he had not served on city boards or commissions at the time of the 2020 race. We could not find a working website for Krishna, or anything published online about his 2025 run for council.
Lastly, we have Tammy Meinershagen who currently sits on the Frisco City Council in Place 2 and has lived in Frisco for over 20 years. In a recent January 2025, Local Profile highlight Meinershagen was asked what her first impression of Texas was, and she replied “I had such a bad impression of Texas — I really did not want to come. I didn’t want to move to Frisco, and I certainly didn’t want to become a Texan. I expected everyone to be in cowboy boots and hats, and I had heard several stories of racism in Texas that also concerned me. I just didn’t think I’d ever feel at home in Texas. I pushed really hard against it for many, many years.” She went on to say that her opinion has changed because she has realized the diversity Texas offers.
Since being here and getting invested in Frisco, she became the Multicultural Chair for the Greater Frisco’s Council of PTA’s which led her to get involved in The City of Frisco. She helped organize the first multicultural float for the community in 2011 and worked on the Citizens Bond Committee, where she advocated for the arts center. Meinershagen was named the “Spirit of Frisco” by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and one of CEO MOM Magazine’s Power 15. She is also the first Asian-American to serve on the Frisco City Council, and she made history as the first Korean-American female elected to any City Council in the State of Texas. Meinershagen is also a professionally trained musician and can play the piano and violin.
She is asking for you to “Re-Elect” her but remember we never “ELECTED” her to begin with. Meinershagen was set to run against the incumbent, Shona Huffman, who choose to resign from her current seat and withdraw from the race to focus on recovering from a breast cancer diagnosis. An election was never held and Meinershagen “won by default” meaning we never ELECTED her. This will be her first actual race for City Council. A Community Impact article from Feb 28, 2022, reads, “Tammy Meinershagen to ASSUME Place 2 on Frisco City Council; May election for city to be canceled.” The article states that according to Mayor Jeff Cheney, Meinershagen will FILL THE SEAT and went on to say they are CANCELING the May 7, 2022, election since both races were uncontested.
Meinershagen made headlines recently on Frisco Chronicles when we wrote about her husband’s involvement with Ketchup Caddy. In 2022, her husband Todd Meinershagen AGREED to pay more than $525,000, including interest, for his role in market manipulation related to the company Ketchup Caddy.
Meinershagen is a very prominent supporter of the Frisco Arts and the new Performing Arts Center. She supports the bond being put before voters for a $300+ million-dollar theater that will cost residents anywhere from $5 to $6 million a year to operate of city tax dollars. Meinershagen also supported the controversial Universal Kids Studios project over objections by local homeowners. Remember the “BAIT & SWITCH” that changed at the last minute during the development meeting before the council vote. Meinershagen was one of the loudest supporters on social media selling us the part would only be operating from 10am to 6pm when it is was actually 8/9am to 9/10pm. She also told us rollercoasters would be 40 to 50 feet high, but they are actually able to go up to 100 feet high. She used social media to sell it one way when she knew the whole time they were going to make last minute changes.
Lastly Meinershagen, stepped out front and center against our Frisco Firefighters last year during the election. While they have been asking for more firefighters, she adamantly agrees with the stance of the city leadership that everything is just fine. She claimed she was not representing herself as a council person at the polls but just a regular old resident with a passion for the issue. Residents don’t often spend that much time at the polls holding signs unless it is for a purpose, group or team.
What are your thoughts on Place 2? Will you get out to vote? We will be sending a questionnaire to all three candidates soon with some hard-hitting questions so it will be interesting to see how they respond, or if they even will respond. Next up we dive into Place 4 and the 5 candidates running for that position.
After our Human Trafficking blog, we were surprised to see the number of comments regarding Frisco’s history of questionable businesses in the 80s. The City of Frisco works hard to maintain a squeaky clean and impeccable image and we were curious how hard is it to determine a reputable massage business versus a sexually oriented one.
We were surprised to find an article that looks to be written by former Mayor Bob Warren on FriscoStyle.com where he talks about the sexually oriented businesses otherwise known as “S.O.B.s, brothels, or houses of ill repute.” He states in the article “They came here after having been “flushed out” of neighboring cities … At that time, Frisco was just a little country town, barely a dot on the map, and four of the businesses landed along Texas State Highway 121, on Frisco’s southernmost border. There was the “Doll House,” the “Body Shop,” the “Tub Club” and “Michelle’s Ranch.” He said the most infamous was Aprils which was located on Preston Road where La Hacienda Ranch is today. Apparently, the mobile home stood out like a sore thumb to strangers passing by. Upon entering the mobile through dangling beads in the doorway you were greeted with very dim lights.
Warren ended the article with “It was not easy, but Frisco finally rid itself of the little S.O.B.s. Where they went, I do not know, but may they rest in peace, just not in Frisco.” But did they really rid the city of these businesses? We were curious how easy it is to find “Happy Ending” massage parlors. How many more in Frisco could there be? Why are the police not actively trying to shut down these businesses? Maybe they don’t want the whorehouses listed on the GIS Data to protect the reputation they have carefully crafted.
We googled “massage near us” and started reviewing Frisco locations. First up Spring Spa located Preston and Lebanon Road. From the looks of the website, everything looks on the up & up. We took the phone number right on the google business site and the website and googled massages xxx-xxx-xxxx and first thing to come is the website BedPage.com with the same address and phone as Spring Spa. Now do you think this looks reputable or like a “happy ending” hangout.
We also searched a website sent to us by a reader called Hot.com. The first one listed under Frisco is King Spa with a 3.7-star rating. It is located off Preston just across from the entrance to Preston Vineyards. On one erotic review site, we found 4 reviews from 2024/25 talking in code of course. The code refers to an HJ which we are assuming means “hand job” and another refers to the young lady taking the HF and for an extra $100 offering an HJ (hand job) and the customer to got to play with and suck on her tits. Through a website called Encounter, we found a post about “Lucy” where they describe her as 5’6 tall, skinny with black hair, flat aZZ, and naturally smaller boobs. She apparently offers “Premium Content.”
YL Wellness Center seems to be a HOT HOT place based on the reviews. Located very close to King Spa off Preston in between Preston Vinyards entrance and Rolater Rd. In one review from 2022 found on adultsearch.com we found a review written by DarkManHere that reads “Massage for 1 hr is $60. The massage was top notch. I had lower back pain so went for this massage. After the massage I felt a lot better. Relieved now. Offered just HJ for $40. By removing the dress and allowing me to touch, she charged $100. I went for $100. She came over me, rubbed her tits on me and then jerked me. Used hot towel to clean me up”
The next review was written by HereComesTheBoom in 2021, and it reads “Massage was okay, but after telling her that I was a virgin, she told me she loved virgins and would be more than happy to change that for me. So, then she gave me a blowjob and let me f*ck her and c*m inside of her. I will definitely be back again.”
Lastly, we found an ad on an escort network website with an address of 615 Main Street, Ste 112, Frisco, Texas and when we googled that address it came back to May Foot Spa. While the ad looked clean, we were curious about who placed the ad on the website. Why would you place an ad for a simple innocent massage on an escort website? Someone who works there had to and they included the business phone number and address for May Foot Spa. Innocent massage businesses are not going to post on sites like Bedpage, Hot, Call Girl Guide, Encounter, and more.
What did we discover? A simple search of most of these businesses can be found on other sites offering erotic massages and happy endings. If we can find it, then why can’t the Frisco Police? Here is a thought, create a task force and shut these operations in the hub areas of our city and nearby communities down. They are in shopping centers that you and I go to daily. As a community, we have to do better! Our leadership cannot avoid the problem and then say we are “One of the Safest Cities in America.” We need to be a safe city and while many may say this is not a crime that hurts others, we are pretty sure most of these girls are probably trafficked in some form and we should never say that is okay and turn a blind eye.
If you hear “Frisco, Texas” what is the first thing that pops into your head? Is it the glitzy new PGA lifestyle we have? Maybe it’s The Frisco Star, oh wait, the Cowboys would need to win a game first. What about The Mix or Grand Park, our bad, those are not built yet. Soon to be new downtown in time for FIFA? Maybe it is none of those things! Maybe you are more pragmatic and think of the CROWN JEWEL … that we are the #1 Safest City, where nothing bad ever happens, or at least that is what the city wants you to believe.
Certainly nothing bad is happening behind the tinted windows of countless “massage” parlors scattered across town, right? Nope, in the city that proudly boasts its title as the #1 safest place to live, there’s absolutely no way anything shady could be going on. If it were, surely our vigilant city council and ever-watchful police force would be all over it, right? Because it’s not like they’d want anything to hurt that squeaky-clean image or anything…
Back in November we received an email tip from one resident who was concerned about the number of POP UP “Massage Parlors” and how they seem to be as popular as the fast-food restaurants on every corner. The resident noted that she went to pick up an RX late one evening and while sitting in her car waiting in line, she noticed a massage business with tinted windows and a scrolling open neon sign saying open until 11pm with men coming and going the whole time.
She felt something was off and was pretty sure illegal activities were happening there, but like many residents turned a blind eye. It was not until her neighbor mentioned something two days later about going there to get a massage and was turned away because they were “busy.” The neighbor noted that there were no cars near the place, and it didn’t make sense. That is when she told her neighbor about her concern and what she saw when picking up her RX earlier that week.
The next day the neighbor who had been refused service texted (still upset) saying she googled the business, and she was shocked when the phone number pulled up sex ads. She texted her screenshots which prompted her to go look it up too! After finding the shocking info she decided to file a report with Frisco PD they were supposed to send her a statement form to fill out but never did. After a few weeks of no response to her call and email, she reported it to us, and we started looking into it!
When you first google the name of the business Massage Aces it appears to be very reputable! It is located at 423 & Stonebrook Parkway behind the CVS Pharmacy. They had a link to their YouTube Channel which showed a nice video of a reputable massage business. A simple search of the business phone number just like the tipster said, brought us to a whole new world.
The business phone number on the website pops up on multiple “other” websites like bodyrubsmap, bedpage, skipthegames, and craigslist. The ads offer massages, sex, clean girls, escorts, and call girls which all link back to the business address 400 Stonebrook Pkwy, and the business phone number. Disturbing pictures of rather young girls in sexually provocative poses and clothing.
We were shocked that this was reported sometime in late October, and nothing was done until the middle of February 2025. The tipster forwarded us the email she sent to Frisco PD, leaving us wondering – what took so long to take action? How many other massage parlors are there in Frisco, just like this? We determined within one day of getting the tip this was a front for a lewd sexually oriented business. Just google the phone number that offers sex in their “CLEAN ROOMS” with “CLEAN GIRLS!” We are left wondering if the issue of being the safest city will be on John Keating’s political mayor when he tries to run for Mayor! Frisco…the home of human trafficking and exploited underage girls! Ladies check your husbands’ receipts, if you see Massage Aces or Sandy Spa, it might be time to talk with them.
Our biggest concern is the safety of these young women being trafficked, the fact that it is 1/2 mile from our schools and backs up to our neighborhoods. At least we can assure you as of this week Frisco PD, Code Enforcement, or Building Inspections did stop by, and the business has a big “red tag” on the door! It was done with little fanfare, not to attract attention to it. The notice is for an “occupancy issue” under the new name Sandy Spa. The red tag notes it is a “sexually oriented business” and closed until further notice. Wouldn’t you like to know what the city and/or Frisco PD did to protect these women? Our guess is not much in hopes of quietly moving them to another city so it’s “not in our #1 backyard!”
While we know you are pawsitively waiting for our purrfect part three to Paw Patrol we must take an intermission break for some important information. For those who don’t know the City of Frisco is a “home rule” city, meaning it’s citizens or residents can vote to adapt a charter that acts as the City’s basic governing document. The city governance style is that of a “council-manager” style which means government functions are controlled by a six-person City Council and a City Manager.
According to the city website the City Charter must be reviewed at least every six years and not more often than once every two years. That is why the city has a Charter Review Commission, which is a board that contains ten citizens for a term of six months. They choose two alternatives in the event one of the members is unable to complete the term. The primary purpose or function of the board is to: (A) inquire into the operation of the City government under the Charter and determine whether any provisions require revision; (B) propose any recommendations it deems desirable to ensure compliance with the Charter of the City government; and (C) report its findings and present its recommendations to the City Council. The last Charter Amendment Election was held in May 2019.
We are curious if our readers of the Frisco Chronicles are aware of how important the City Charter is to our day-to-day governance. It made us curious and a little concerned about what proposed changes to the city charter residents will be asked to vote on in May. To be frank we don’t trust the city! We have not seen any public discussion on the charter review and no articles written about it. Apparently, citizens had the right to go to Charter Review Commission and speak at the regularly scheduled Wednesday meetings from June 2024 through October 2024, but were citizens aware of that? Was that announced anywhere?
Many voters will get to the ballot box and feel unprepared to vote on these changes. In our opinion it could leave many residents/voters in the dark about the potential impacts their vote can have on the city’s governance. Not to mention, the timing and approach of this effort should raise eyebrows because there has not been enough transparency, potentially limiting public input on significant decisions affecting the future of Frisco. With limited public awareness and a tight timeline, residents should be calling for more clarity on the changes and how they will influence the local community.
We decided to investigate, and we learned the Charter Review Commission presented the final report from the 2024 charter review to the city council on December 3, 2024. The next step following the report presentation is for the council to have the opportunity to review and revise the recommendations as Council finds desirable. Desirable? What are the changes being suggested?
On February 4th City Council Meeting Item Number 40 reads “Consider and act upon adoption of an Ordinance ordering a Special Election … for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Frisco certain proposed amendments to the existing City of Frisco Home Rule Charter…” there was no discussion by the council on the proposed changes. Instead, Tammy Meinershagen made the motion to approve which was seconded by Bobblehead Bill Woodard. We pulled up the memo associated with the agenda which states there are twelve (12) propositions calling for the Special Charter Amendment Election. The memo references a January 21, 2025, City Council Work session so we pulled up the minutes for that, and as you can guess there is very little info available to the public. Then we went to the October 1, 2024 meeting referenced in the memo and found a large attachment of what the proposed changes are.
Curious yes, what the council wants to change? Words and punctuation proposed to be added are underlined; words and punctuation proposed to be deleted are marked with strikethrough.
Section 3.02 Limitations on Terms: No person shall serve as a Councilmember and Mayor (combined) for more than18sixconsecutive electedyearsterms.
If you read the current Home Rule Charter, it says “The mayor and each councilmember shall serve for a term of three years. Under limitations it reads “No person shall serve as mayor for more than three consecutive elected terms” which is a total of 9 years. Then it goes on to say “no person shall serve as councilmember for more than three consecutive elected terms” which is also 9 years. The last sentence of the limitation reads “No person shall serve as a councilmember and mayor (combined) for more than 18 consecutive years.” 18 YEARS? Do you think they should be able to serve 18 years? How does the city develop new and fresh perspective when someone can serve that long?
Oh yeah did we mention it also recommended adding a provision to the charter to allow the city council to fill a council seat by appointment when a council member vacates their seat with a year or less left on their term? The recommended charter amendment would not apply to the mayor. The appointment would require a supermajority (at least three-fourths) approval from the city council and would have to be made within 30 days of the seat being vacated. NO VOTE on who will fill that seat they get to appoint their friends who agree with them.
Section 3.04 Compensation: The Mayor shall receive compensation in the amount of $1,500.00850.00 per month. Each Councilmember shall receive compensation in the amount of $1,200.00 700.00 per month. On October 1, 2025 and annually thereafter on the same date, the amount of compensation shall be adjusted by an amount equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) over the prior, one-year period.
READ THAT AGAIN! READ IT CAREFULLY! The first issue we have is the council just asked us to raise their pay in 2019 which the voters passed raising the mayor’s pay from $500 per month to $850 and raising council members’ pay from $350 per month to $700. Now they are back for more! With the new proposed payout, King Cheney would make $18,000 a year to be Mayor. Our council Members would be making $14,400 per year. That does not include all the perks of box seats at events or paid city travel.
Issue number two is the blue sentence (read it carefully)! The amendment includes a note requiring compensation to be adjusted by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) going forward to take inflation into account. This ensures that future compensation amendments will not be necessary as it will change automatically. That means our right as voters to determine if they should be paid more is taken away from us because it “can change automatically.”
We are curious, what do other city council leaders across North Texas make? We found the answer in a 2021 Dallas Morning News article which pulled the information from a 2020 U.S. Census Bureau.
Plano – Population 285,494: City Council $1000 per month and Mayor $2000 per month
Arlington – Population: 394,266: Mayor: $250 per month & Council members: $200 per month
Dallas – Population: 1,304,379: Mayor: $80,000 & Council members: $60,000 a year
Fort Worth – Population: 918,915: Mayor: $29,000 & Council members: $25,000 a year
Garland – Population: 246,018: Mayor: $575 per month, plus $72 for regular meetings and $72 for work sessions preceding meetings. Council members: $288 base pay, plus $72 for regular meetings, $72 for work sessions preceding meetings.
Irving – Population: 256,684: Mayor: $1,200 per month & Council members: $900 per month
McKinney – Population: 195,308: Mayor: $50 per city council meeting (which comes to $1200 per year), $100 monthly phone stipend and $100 monthly stipend. Council members: $50 per council meeting (which comes to $1200 per year) and $100 monthly stipend
Mesquite –Population: 150,108: Mayor: $100 per month & Council members: $50 per month
Richardson – Population: 119,469: Mayor: $100 per meeting & Council members: $100 per meeting. Yearly pay is capped at $5,200.
We also found this totally monthly pay comparison chart in the City of Grand Praire from a review they did in March 2024.
Section 3.09 Meetings of the City Council: (1) The City Council shall hold at least two regular meetings each month and as many additional meetings as it deems necessary to transact the business of the City; provided, however, the City Council may, in its sole discretion, determine to hold one regular monthly meeting four two months out of the calendar year. The City Council shall fix the date and time of the regular meetings by ordinance. What does that mean? They want more pay and the ability to opt out of 4 meetings instead of only two. More money less work! They need this because of the number of public events they must do for a political picture grab.
Well, the intermission is over so it is time to get back in to the theater and wait for the rest. Yes, there are more changes you need to know about because we will be voting on them so stay tuned!
Again, thanks for the ongoing information on this ridiculous project. Vote NO for props A and B!
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