The City of Allen

The City of Allen is the municipal government of Allen, Texas, a community of more than 110,000 residents in Collin County. Its mayor and six councilmembers are all elected citywide to staggered three-year terms, and the city sets the tax rate and approves budgets, road improvements and utility rates. The city runs services including parks and trails, public safety through its police and fire departments, and the Allen Public Library. Its stated aim is to help people thrive by delivering dependable public services and planning for the community's future.