2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Chris Schulmeister has a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from the University of North Texas and a master's of business administration from the SMU Cox School of Business. He and his wife, Jeanie, have one adult son and two grandchildren, and live in Allen, Texas.

Chris is retired. He previously worked in finance.

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Chris is retired. He previously worked in finance as a partner at SMB Financial and at JCPenney and Belo Corporation.  

Chris is currently a member of the Allen City Council. He was first elected to the council in 2019 and is currently serving his second term.

May 13 Council Meeting Recap - Allen, Texas

Supported keeping water and wastewater rates low by investing in Smart Water Meters and Artificial Intelligence for testing water lines.

Prioritized revitalization of downtown by calling for a new comprehensive plan for the central business district.

Plans to continue supporting strategic growth along the Highway 121 corridor.

- Voted to reduce taxes.
- Supported keeping water and wastewater rates low by investing in Smart Water Meters and Artificial Intelligence for testing water lines.
- Prioritized revitalization of downtown by calling for a new comprehensive plan for the central business district.
- Plans to continue supporting strategic growth along the Highway 121 corridor.

Economy

Supported and worked on updating and expanding parks and trails, construction of a new rec center and a new dog park.

Supported the creation of the Community Engagement Advisory Board.

- Supported and worked on updating and expanding parks and trails, construction of a new rec center and a new dog park.
- Supported the creation of the Community Engagement Advisory Board.

Public Services

Believes the cost of living is a major issue, saying "increasing assessed values for property owners has become a struggle. This growth needs to be balanced with a tax rate that provides Allen residents with the level of services they expect. Additionally, managing the cost of water and wastewater impacts the cost of living."

Wants to balance property assessments with a tax rate that provides Allen residents with the level of services they expect. 

Supports neighborhood reinvestment and stabilization .

- Wants to balance property assessments with a tax rate that provides Allen residents with the level of services they expect. 
- Supports neighborhood reinvestment and stabilization .

Housing & Urban Development

Prioritized strongly supported police, fire and emergency services by supporting better wages, training and equipment.

- Prioritized strongly supported police, fire and emergency services by supporting better wages, training and equipment.

Public Safety

As of March 31, 2026, Chris Schulmeister’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Chris Schulmeister

Chris Schulmeister lives in Allen, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from the University of North Texas and a master's of business administration from SMU Cox School of Business. He and his wife Jeanie have one adult son and two grandchildren.

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Dave Shafer is a private investigator at his firm Preferred Intelligence where he serves as Chief Executive Officer. He previously worked as a server and field director at Bailey, Shafer & Associates.

Dave Shafer previously served on the Allen City Council from 2021 to 2024.

Dave previously served on the Allen City Council from 2021 to 2024. He served as a member of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators from 2019-2020 and 2023-2025. 

As of March 31, 2026, Dave Shafer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Dave Shafer on Issue Public Services: Advocates for thoughtful land development that strengthens the community long-term, including completing projects like the Kalahari Resort and reinvesting in downtown areas.

Advocates for thoughtful land development that strengthens the community long-term, including completing projects like the Kalahari Resort and reinvesting in downtown areas.

Wants to focus on proactive infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization, and long-term financial stability, including exploring tourism-related revenue options and evaluating public safety and parks funding.

Aims to focus on proactive infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization, and long-term financial stability, including exploring tourism-related revenue options and evaluating public safety and parks funding.

- Advocates for thoughtful land development that strengthens the community long-term, including completing projects like the Kalahari Resort and reinvesting in downtown areas.
- Aims to focus on proactive infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization, and long-term financial stability, including exploring tourism-related revenue options and evaluating public safety and parks funding.

Believes managing Allen's transition from rapid growth to long-term sustainability is crucial, emphasizing careful planning and financial stability while addressing redevelopment and infrastructure maintenance.

- Believes managing Allen's transition from rapid growth to long-term sustainability is crucial, emphasizing careful planning and financial stability while addressing redevelopment and infrastructure maintenance.

For Candidate Dave Shafer on Issue public-safety: Supports maintaining stable funding for core services, including public safety, through thoughtful planning and infrastructure maintenance.

Supports maintaining stable funding for core services, including public safety, through thoughtful planning and infrastructure maintenance.

- Supports maintaining stable funding for core services, including public safety, through thoughtful planning and infrastructure maintenance.

Dave Shafer

Dave is a private investigator and business owner. He works at his own investigative services company, which he founded.

Dave Shafer is a former Allen City Council member. He was elected in 2021 and served one three-year term from 2021 to 2024.

Dave is a private investigator and business owner. He also serves on the Allen City Council.

Dave is currently a member of the Allen City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Dave is a private investigator. He previously owned and operated a local business.

Dave Shafer is currently a member of the Allen City Council representing Place 5. He was elected in 2021 and has served one term.

Dave previously ran for Allen city council member, Place 5, but did not win.

Dave is a private investigator. He works at his own investigation firm, where he helps clients gather evidence and conduct background checks. He previously owned a small business in Allen.

Dave Shafer is a former Allen City Council member. He was first elected in 2021 and served one term from 2021 to 2024.

Dave is a private investigator and business owner. He works at the private investigation firm he founded. He previously served on the Allen City Council from 2021 to 2024.

Dave Shafer's campaign for Mayor of Allen is his first entry into politics.

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- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

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