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Rural residents named to Emergency Services District

by | Feb 16, 2026 | Area News, Latest

The Collin County Commissioners Court has appointed five commissioners for Emergency Services District #1 (ESD-1) to oversee fire protection for rural county residents.
The district was formed after being approved by 72% of eligible voters in the Nov. 4, 2025, general election.
Each county commissioner appointed one ESD-1 commissioner at the court’s Monday, Feb. 16, meeting. Appointees must live within the 75.5 square miles of unincorporated county land in the district. Three appointees will serve two-year terms ending Dec. 31, 2027, and two will serve one-year terms ending Dec. 31, 2026.
County Judge Chris Hill named Daniel Robinson of Farmersville to a one-year term, Commissioner Susan Fletcher appointed Tim Mock of Farmersville to a two-year term, Commissioner Cheryl Williams appointed Kevin McGillis of Princeton to a two-year term, Commissioner Darrell Hale named Randal Shinn of Farmersville to a one-year term and Commissioner Duncan Webb appointed Linda Backlund of McKinney to a two-year term.
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