Not Your Power Couple: Recent Episodes
Ken & Carol Cook
Hello all,
This episode features Kim Laseter who is running for Judge of the 401st District Court in Collin County.
Have a listen and learn about her background and her desire to serve the citizens of Collin County.
For more information go to www.laseterforjudge.com
Early Voting is May 20th-May 24th and Runoff Election Day in May 28th
Hello everyone,
It gives Carol and me great pleasure to share this podcast with you.
This episode features Mike and Kelly Hoefler, the founders of Big Z Foundation. Here is a little about the foundation straight from their website:
"The Big Z Foundation is a filed and approved 501c3 corporation established in 2018 in memory of Zach Hoefler, who died from a brain tumor (pilocytic astrocytoma). In their journey with Zach at Dallas Children’s Medical Center, the Hoefler family witnessed an incredible need for the assistance of families with children diagnosed with serious pediatric illnesses. It is important for families to feel loved and supported during this difficult time. It is from that vision that the Big Z Foundation was created."
We hope you enjoy this podcast and that you will go to their website, www.bigzfoundation.org, to learn more about how you can get involved and donate to this great organization.
The foundation is having its annual Big Z Classic golf tournament and Big Z bash on Friday, May 17th, 2024, at Heritage Ranch & Golf Country Club.
Go to www.Bigzfoundation.org for more details and to learn more about this wonderful foundation.
Hi everyone,
In another of our most recent episodes, we feature Darrell Day, who is running for Congressional District 32.
Listen as Darrell shares his views on the issues affecting the citizens of District 32 and why he believes he is the right choice for your vote on March 5th.
You can learn more about Darrell and his Campaign by going to his website at:
https://dayfortexas.com/
Hey All,
Here's one of our most recent podcasts. This one features Jim Garrison, who is running for Collin County Commissioners Court Precinct 3.
Listen as Jim explains his experience both elected and appointed over his 40 years living in Collin County and why he thinks he is most qualified to serve you as your next Collin County Commissioner in Precinct 3. Election day is March 5th.
You can learn more about Jim by going to his Facebook Campaign page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552253116891
Hi everyone,
It's our last podcast of 2023 but a very good one—special guests Tracy Baldwin and Veronica Yost Share with us about the Allen Special Olympics Delegation.
This is a fantastic organization that gives special needs children the opportunity to compete in a variety of sporting events.
They are having the 25th Annual "Special Angels Among Us" this February 10th, 2024, at the Sheraton Mckinney 1900 Gateway Blvd. Mckinney Texas.
To visit the website and purchase tickets or to get more information, go to
https://one.bidpal.net/specialangelsamongus
We hope you will help this great organization, and we will see you in 2024
This is our final Podcast about the GO bonds for the city of Allen.
In this episode we were blessed to have Murry McKenzie, a longtime Allen resident and a member of the downtown steering committee. Murry shares how the bond if passed will be utilized to renovate the down area of Allen.
Murry also shares the substantial citizen input that has gone into the vision of what a new downtown Allen would potentially look like.
We hope our podcasts have been informative and have helped educate you in some small way about the bonds or at the very least sparked your interest to investigate the information about the bond measures on the ballot November 7th.
Early Voting is from October 23rd through November 3rd. Election Day is Novemeber 7th.
Carol and I encourage you to VOTE YES for ALLEN
This episode is a wealth of information about how general obligation (GO) bonds work and how they benefit the city of Allen for funding large projects.
We were very blessed and grateful to have former Allen City Councilman Kurt Kizer join us and explain just how the bond process works, how it effects the tax rate, how the bonds are paid and other important information on GO bonds.
We hope you will find this information helpful in deciding on how you will vote for the bonds.
Election Day is November 7th and early voting begins on October 23rd through November 3rd.
Please consider VOTING YES for ALLEN!!
Hi there,
This episode is an informational podcast about the Public Art GO Bond on the ballot this November 7th.
Carol was joined by Jane Bennett Chairperson for Allen Pubic Committee, Cindy Wheeler Pubic Art Board Member and Wendy McIntyre Public Art Board Member who shared their thoughts on why public art in important to the city of Allen.
We hope you will find this podcast informative and that it will help you make an educated decision on the Public Art GO Bond.
Please Vote YES for ALLEN by voting YES for Public Art.
Early Voting starts October 23rd though November 3rd with Election Day November 7th.
Hi everyone,
This episode is the first of many on the way showcasing local business organizations and non-profit organizations that impact the citizens of Allen and Collin County.
This episode is focused on the upcoming 2nd Annual Starlight Gala hosted by Texas Health Resources Allen. It is on November 11th(Veterans Day) 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel in Allen.
We were blessed to have Meredith Duncan and Dr. Dale Yoo join us to talk about Texas Health resources Allen's Veterans organization program in the Allen and Plano hospitals and the Cardiology program in Allen.
Dr. Dale Yoo the head of the Electrophysiology department shares how the funds raised at the gala will benefit the rapidly expanding Cardiovascular program and the citizens in and around Allen.
Ken also shares his personal story of his electrophysiology ablation procedure performed by Dr. Yoo.
Here is how you can buy tickets to the Gala. We hope to see you there.
www.texashealth.org/starlightgala
We start off Season 3 of Not Your Power Couple with our guest, Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey.
Chief Harvey took the time out of his busy schedule to give some background and education on the current police Allen headquarters and the vision of what a new headquarters will look like with the passage of the GO Bond.
Election Day to vote for the Police Headquarters Bond and others is on November 7th with early voting starting on October 23rd.
Carol and I encourage Allen citizens to research all the bonds and we personally believe you should VOTE YES for Allen and vote for the new police headquarters.
Stay tuned for more episodes about the bonds in Allen, candidates running for school board and city council in Princeton and much more this season!
As always, if you have an idea for a podcast or if there is something you'd like to hear more about, please let us know at NYPCS@PROTONMAIL.COM
Hey Collin County!!
This short but directly to the point podcast is with Jay Saad the incumbent on Collin College Board of Trustees Place 2. He is currently in a runoff race for re-election. We hope this gives you more information that will help get you, your friends and family out to vote for him.
Joe Minissale who ran a great campaign for Place 3 is asking his voters to come out again and vote for Jay as well.
Early Voting starts Tuesday May 30th through Tuesday June 6th and Election Day is June 10th.
So VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!
Hey Collin County!!
This short but directly to the point podcast is with Cathie Alexander who is running for Collin College Board of Trustees Place 3. She is currently in a very important runoff race. We hope this gives you more information that will help get you, your friends and family out to vote for him.
Joe Minissale who ran a great campaign for Place 3 is asking his voters to come out again and vote for Cathie as well.
Early Voting starts Tuesday May 30th through Tuesday June 6th and Election Day is June 10th.
So VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!
Hey all,
Here is our final candidate podcast of this 2023 election. This episode features Brandon Villareal who is running for Allen ISD Place 7.
We hope this episode will help you to learn more about Brandon and his desire to serve the citizens of Allen.
You can find out more about him by going to his social media and campaign websites.
Facebook - Brandon Villareal for Allen ISD School Board
Website - Brandon4allenschoolboard.com
Hey everyone,
In this episode of Not Your Power Couple we talk with Cathie Alexander who is running for Collin College Trustee Place 3.
We hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about Cathie and her desire to serve Collin County as a trustee for Collin College!
Visit her campaign and social media accounts to learn more, donate or volunteer for her campaign.
Facebook - Cathie Alexander for Collin College Board of Trustees www.cathieforcollin.com
Hey everyone!
In this episode of Not Your Power Couple we talk with Colleen Aguilar-Epstein who is running for Plano City Council Place 3.
We hope you enjoy this episode and find out more about Colleen and her desire to serve the citizens of Plano.
Visit her campaign and social media accounts to learn more, donate or volunteer for her campaign.
Colleenforplano.com
Facebook - Colleen Aguilar-Epstein for Plano
Twitter @colleenforPlano
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Hey everyone,
This episode features Shelby Williams who is running for re-election for Plano City Council Place 5.
We hope you will enjoy the conversation we had with Shelby, and it helps you learn more about him and his desire to win Re-election so he can continue to serve the citizens of Plano.
If you'd like to learn more about Shelby, his campaign or how to volunteer or donate to his campaign please go to his social media and website.
ShelbyHWilliams.com
Facebook - Shelby Williams, Plano City Council- Place 5
Twitter - @ShelbyHWilliams
Email - Shelby@ShelbyHWilliams.com
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Hi all,
This episode features Tommy Baril who is running for Allen City Council Place 2. We hope this podcast gives a little more insight into Tommy background and his service to the City of Allen.
If you want to learn more about Tommy, Volunteer or donate to his campaign go to his website or social media accounts.
Tommy4Allen.com
Facebook - Tommy for Allen
Just to be totally transparent. Carol and I are actively support Tommy in his bid for Allen City Council. We are part of his campaign team and we 100% endorse Tommy Baril for Allen City Council Place 2.
Hey everyone!
In this episode of Not Your Power Couple we talk with Serena Ashcroft who is running for McKinney ISD Place 6.
We hope you enjoy this episode and find out more about Serena and her desire to serve the citizens of Mckinney.
Visit her campaign social media accounts to learn more, donate or volunteer for her campaign.
www.Serenaashcroft.com
Facebook - Serena Ashcroft
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Hello Everyone!
Here’s another podcast episode featuring a local candidate running for school board in Frisco.
This episode features Reed Bond who is running for place 4. We hope that you will find this episode helpful in learning more about Reed's background and his desire to serve Frisco as a ISD trustee.
Here is his campaign website for you to see his platform, volunteer or donate to his campaign.
www.reedbond4fisd.com
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Hello Everyone!
Here’s another podcast episode featuring a local candidate running for school board in McKinney.
This episode features Jim Westerheid who is running for place 6. We hope that you will find this episode helpful in learning more about Jim's background and his desire to serve McKinney as a ISD trustee.
Here is his campaign website for you to see his platform, volunteer or donate to his campaign.
www.Jim4misd.com
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Hello all,
In this episode of Not Your Power Couple we talk with Brittany Hendrickson who is running for McKinney ISD Place 4
We hope you enjoy this episode and find out more about Brittany and her desire to serve the citizens of Mckinney.
Visit her campaign and social media accounts to learn more, donate or volunteer for her campaign.
www.Brittany4misd.com
Facebook- Brittany 4 McKinney ISD
Twitter @brittany4misd
IG - brittany4mckinneyisd
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Howdy all!
Here’s another podcast episode featuring a local candidate running for school board in Allen.
This episode features Dr. Bill Parker who is running for place 7. We hope that you will find this episode helpful in learning more about Bill’s background and his desire to serve Allen as a ISD trustee.
Here is his campaign website for you to see his platform, volunteer or donate to his campaign.
www.parker4allenisd.org
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Hey everyone!
In this episode of Not Your Power Couple we talk with Rachel Elliott who is running for McKinney ISD Place 5.
We hope you enjoy this episode and find out more about Rachel and her desire to serve the citizens of Mckinney.
Visit her campaign social media accounts to learn more, donate or volunteer for her campaign.
www.Elliott4misd.com
Facebook Rachel Elliott for McKinney ISD
IG - Elliott4misd
Elliott4misd@gmail.com
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Hey all,
We're back! We're bringing you the first of many candidates running for local office here in Collin County on our podcast. This episode we have Michelle Boren who is running for the City of Allen ISD Place 7 Trustee.
We hope this and the following podcasts will give you an opportunity to get to know more about the candidates running for office in your city.
To find out more about Michelle and her campaign you can go to her campaign website or Facebook at Michelleforallenschools.com or her youtube channel @michelleforallenschools
Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.
Hello everyone,
This is just a quick solo podcast by me (Ken) to touch base with the listeners in Collin County. Carol and I took a little hiatus in the fall from podcasting because of work we were doing for candidates for the November 8th elections.
After Election Day we decided to focus our attention on the New Year and all the activity it would bring. Buckle up folks to going to be fun. With Collin County City Council and ISD races it will give us lots to talk about, and our priority is to give you information to help you make decisions on candidates and keep you informed of issues and positive actions and events in your city in Collin County.
We look forward to bringing you podcasts with the various candidates that are running for election in Collin County. We hope you enjoy!
If you have anything you'd like us to cover, have suggestions or are a candidate or local or state office holder and you'd like to be on the show please email us at NYPCS@Protonmail.com
Ken Cook
This episode is us sharing information about the upcoming vote on 9/13 here in the city of Allen on the Allen City budget. There are some councilmen who are proposing a NNR(no new revenue) tax rate for the city for the second year in a row.
The city budget as presented by city staff/management would make Allen the 2nd lowest tax rate city in all of N. Texas at 0.429 rate while also fully funding the cities needs for the next fiscal year at an increase of $10.00 average for THE ENTIRE YEAR to the households in Allen. That breaks down to less than a dollar a month.
Certain councilmen are proposing to take 1 million ARPA fund dollars from the street repair budget to buy down the tax rate to achieve NNR. The city budgeted 2 million dollars for street repair this year and this would be the second year in a row funds would be diverted from streets since funding was diverted last year from streets to achieve NNR.
If you agree a fully funded city is worth a $10.00 increase for the year in taxes then please email City Council at council@cityofallen.org and come to City Council on 9/13 and let them you say NO to NNR!! We also have a petition that we will share with Council showing them the citizens want a fully funded city!! Here is the link below!
https://www.change.org/p/just-say-no-to-nnr-for-city-of-allen-budget?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=0d586080-67a2-11ea-ada4-a51ce4e18367
Join us as we sit down with Chris Schulmeister who is Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Allen. He was kind enough to sit down with us and answer questions from citizens about the budget. We took questions from a variety of Facebook groups and friends and then sat down with Chris. The annual Allen City Council Budget Workshop is happening on August 19th and 20th from 8am to 6pm at Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel and Convention Center located at the NW corner of Bethany and 75. This workshop is open to the public and Allen citizens are encouraged to attend!
Hey everyone!!! Just a heads up, this is a City of Allen heavy episode. In this episode we talk about the boards and commissions for the city of Allen. Just a reminder that the deadline to apply for a board or commission for Allen is August 3rd. We hope you will find this episode informative and that it will encourage participation from citizens in Allen. We also hope to encourage citizens in other Collin County cities to get involved in their cities respective boards and commissions. See if you can listen and find Carol's hilarious gaffe....she had a hard time keeping a straight face! Again...please bear with us as we continue to improve our podcast skills. NYPC is definitely a work in progress but it is also a labor of love. We are excited to hopefully be helping people learn about local city government.
Hi all!! Welcome to Not Your Power Couple Episode #1. This is an introduction show to give listeners a little background on what we hope to bring to our listeners. This podcast is about Collin County, Texas politics. We plan to talk about issues that are important to the cities in Collin County and Texas as a whole. This is new ground for both of us so bear with us as navigate these waters. We would appreciate your questions and suggestions for future shows at NYPCS@protonmail.com. Thank you for listening! ~Ken and Carol