A Clear View of McKinney’s Budget: Transparency is Possible

By Taylor Willingham, Candidate for Mayor of McKinney

Building Trust Through Transparency

Trust is the cornerstone of good government. When citizens can clearly see where their tax dollars are going, confidence in leadership grows. Unfortunately, financial mismanagement at all levels of government has eroded that trust—largely because spending remains hidden from public view. It’s as if we were still relying on handwritten ledgers. In many ways, we are. Here in McKinney, outdated systems make it too easy for government transactions to be obscured from the public eye. It’s time for a modern, transparent approach that puts accountability first.

That’s why, as your mayor, I will introduce a Transparent Automated Budget Ledger powered by blockchain technology—a system that ensures every McKinney resident can track city spending in real-time.

This isn’t science fiction. Elon Musk has already outlined a plan to put the U.S. Treasury on the blockchain—not to create a cryptocurrency, but to build a fully transparent, decentralized public ledger for tracking government spending. McKinney can take the lead by applying the same cutting-edge technology to our city’s finances.

What is Blockchain? (And Why It’s Not Just for Crypto)

Blockchain technology is often misunderstood as being the same as cryptocurrency. It’s not.

While blockchain is used to power Bitcoin and other digital currencies, at its core, it is simply a transparent, decentralized ledger that records transactions in an unchangeable way.

Unlike traditional financial systems, where records can be hidden, altered, or buried under bureaucracy, blockchain operates on a distributed network—meaning that every transaction is permanently recorded and can be verified by anyone.

How Blockchain Can Power McKinney’s Budget Transparency

Imagine a publicly accessible, automated ledger that allows you to track McKinney’s city expenses in real time with just a few clicks:

• Road repairs – See exactly how much is allocated to street maintenance and where the funds are being spent.

• Public safety – Track how much funding goes to police, fire, and emergency services.

• Parks & recreation – Know what’s being invested in maintaining and improving public spaces.

• Economic development – Watch where tax incentives and business investments are directed.

  
  

No more waiting for reports. No more complicated paperwork. Just a clear, real-time breakdown of how every dollar is spent—accessible anytime, anywhere.

Why Blockchain Budgeting Matters for McKinney

✅ Unmatched Accountability – With blockchain, no one—not politicians, not bureaucrats—can manipulate or hide spending records. Every budget decision is public.

✅ Restored Public Trust – Citizens will no longer have to wonder where their tax dollars go. A transparent ledger builds confidence in local government.

✅ Maximum Efficiency – Automation eliminates human error, reduces administrative costs, and ensures resources are allocated responsibly.

Moving McKinney Forward

In today’s world, where government spending is often opaque and unaccountable, McKinney can lead the way by pioneering blockchain-powered financial transparency.

If Elon Musk envisions this for the U.S. Treasury, why shouldn’t we demand the same accountability at the city level? This is the future of honest government.

Under my leadership, McKinney will be a city where trust in government is restored—where every resident has full visibility into how their money is spent.

Change is Coming. Let’s Build a Transparent McKinney Together.

Are you ready for a government that works for the people, not behind closed doors? Let’s make it happen. Visit changeiscomingmckinney.com to get involved!