Rick Franklin was elected as the City Council member representing District 4 in 2019 and re-elected in 2023.

Council member Franklin is a graduate of Southern Methodist University. A McKinney resident since 1963, Franklin and his wife, Tanya, raised four children in the community.

Council member Franklin is a Commercial Real Estate Broker with over 35 years of experience. Before his election to Council, Franklin served on the following boards:

McKinney Economic Development Corporation – 6 years
Planning and Zoning Commission – 4 years
One McKinney 2040 Advisory Committee
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board – 3 years
Board of Adjustment – 4 years
McKinney Chamber of Commerce – 3 years
McKinney Alliance Inc.
Boys & Girls Club of Collin County – McKinney
The Samaritan Inn
2010 Samaritan of the Year