Good news for the City of McKinney who was just elevated to an AAA rating from the Standard and Poor’s for its general obligation (GO) bonds. This is the highest rating issued by the S&P and places McKinney among the elite Texas cities. Only 20 cities in the state enjoy this rating.
“This is great news for the City and our residents, because it means more capital improvements with less taxpayers’ money. In addition, it serves as an independent assurance to the community that our fiscal and financial policies and management are among the best around.” said City Manager Jason Gray. “I credit the vision and leadership of the City Council and the great work done by our Finance Department for responsible fiscal practices to secure the highest rating.”
Standard and Poor’s cited the following reasons for the rating:
- Access and participation in the north-central Texas economy
- Deepening property tax base
- Very strong income levels
- Historically very strong reserve levels
Achieving the high rating gives the city access to lower interest rates, saving money for taxpayers. Proceeds from the GO bonds are generally used to make city-wide facility improvements to streets, drainage systems, parks and other public facilities. This is news just adds to the many reasons why many people from all over the United States are considering moving to McKinney, Texas.
McKinney, Texas, is unique by nature. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., McKinney has a current population of nearly 141,000. Incorporated in 1848, the city is located 30 miles north of Dallas and is the county seat of Collin County. McKinney offers rolling hills, lush trees, a historic downtown square and unique neighborhoods and developments. The city ranks #2 on the Money Magazine Best Places to Live list.
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More Improvements, Less Taxpayer Money in McKinney