2026 Wendie Wigginton for Celina City Council

03/30/2026

If you ask me what has been the best part of the last six years I would tell you it is being able to participate in events like today. Getting to watch families make memories together and be a part of that is priceless. And getting to talk about all the great things Celina is doing for them. This is the part I know i will keep showing up for even though i dont have to.

03/02/2026

Our city staff is tremendously talented, and it has been an honor to work alongside them evaluating the annual budget audit over the past five years. Today was my final city budget audit meeting, and as always, their attention to detail was exceptional. The people who show up every day to ensure we operate responsibly and in compliance with ever-changing regulations truly deserve our gratitude and respect.
I sincerely hope the next person who serves in my role is just as committed to being present, engaged, and supportive of our staff. Leadership often means rolling up your sleeves and showing up — even at 8 a.m. on a Monday morning — ready to listen, learn, and contribute.
This position is important, and it deserves someone dedicated to serving the entire community. The right person will approach the role with integrity, independence, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions. They will bring their own perspective to the table while working collaboratively with others to move our city forward.
As you consider the candidates, it’s worth looking at the overall composition of council and the perspectives represented there. Diverse experiences and viewpoints strengthen decision-making and ensure all voices in our community are heard. No one entity should have a majority on council (be it developers like the past, big corporate interests, or small business advocacy groups). Balance matters, and thoughtful representation benefits everyone.
We are fortunate to have community members willing to step forward and serve. I simply encourage you to pay attention, get to know the candidates, and consider who you believe will best represent the full spectrum of our city.
Our future is bright when we choose leaders committed to service, accountability, and the good of all.

02/13/2026

It has taken me three days to write this post and so bear with me…

For the last six years you, you have blessed me with the responsibility of serving you on City Council. It is not lost on me the incredible amount of trust that you placed in me, and I want you to know that every decision I made was made with all of you in mind. And I have always said that I would continue to serve if I felt like I could meet those expectations and responsibilities with the same love and vigor.

The last six months have been incredibly challenging for my family. I have always said and challenged you all to put our families, our children, and our own health first in all we do as our time on this earth is limited. The last few months we have experienced significant loss in my mother-in-law and are currently working through another significant medical challenge with my father-in-law. All of this, coupled with the stress of everyday life has challenged me physically and mentally in ways that I know, are signs of a need to take a breather.

What does that mean?

It means that today after consulting with my family and praying over it, I have decided to withdraw my application for Celina City Council Place 4. I will continue to be involved in this community in any way it will have me including finishing out my term until May when you all get to select the next person best to serve in this seat.

This is not an end but instead the realization that I need to put myself and my family first for now. It means I am living the advice I am always giving to others and relying on God and my faith to tell me what is next. My hope is that this time that I get with them will give me a renewed focus and passion that allows us some time to heal.

So, this is not goodbye, it’s just a see you soon.

02/10/2026

Last night working side by side with the Economic Development Corporation to continue to plan all the great things coming to Celina is inspiring. So many good people collaborating on their hopes for the next 150 years as we celebrate Celina's first 150 years.

What are you hoping to see us bring to Celina!! One of the important parts of being on council is being willing to hear perspectives and ideas from all residents. So lay it on me. If you could pick a business or an industry or an event you would like to see Celina bring into existence, create or do what would it be?

02/05/2026

Working with utility providers on upgrades doesn't happen overnight. We on city council have been working with Oncor since 2023 to improve the Downtown infrastructure and now we are starting to see it pay off. When we listen to our residents and work with providers we can make big steps towards stability for our Downtown power grid. So thankful for these partnerships.

As part of the City of Celina’s ongoing partnership with Oncor, we are sharing an update on planned work to enhance electric service reliability across the community. Oncor has scheduled vegetation management activities, including tree trimming, throughout the Downtown area.

In October 2025, Oncor completed comprehensive inspections of electric infrastructure in Celina and identified key areas for improvement. Beginning in February 2026, Oncor is launching a reliability improvement project designed to strengthen the local grid, reduce outages, and support long-term resiliency for our growing community.

Project components include:
• Vegetation Management – Proactive tree trimming to reduce outage risks from storms and overgrown trees
• Pole Replacements – Upgrading aging poles to improve system strength and reliability
• Modern Equipment – Installing updated technology to enhance system performance and faster service restoration

These improvements are part of Oncor’s System Resiliency Plan (SRP) and are expected to provide residents and businesses with fewer service interruptions, improved system stability, and enhanced reliability as Celina continues to grow. The majority of the projects are expected to be completed by summer 2026, weather permitting, with additional upgrades planned to support future development.

For more information on how these upgrades benefit Collin County and specifically the City of Celina, please visit Oncor’s Collin County Service Improvements page, which outlines the planned projects and community impacts.

https://www.oncor.com/Celina

If you have questions, contact Oncor at (888) 313-6862 or [email protected].

02/05/2026

I am either crazy or committed. Even when I am 8000 miles away and 9 hours time difference calling into support a city meeting at 2am local time that impacts our residents is important to me. Yeah it means i sleep a little less but if I help make a difference in our community that's a win. Now back to bed...

01/26/2026

If you don't have to be out here, please don't be. But if you do drive slow and watch for ice. When your kiddo works at a pharmacy, they are always open.

01/21/2026

If you have time to be a partner and help Gracebridge accomplish even more great things please sign up.

01/17/2026

What an awesome day to be a Bobcat!! Congratulations to our cheer team and their coaches for their incredible accomplishment

4th State Championship 🤍 Three-Peat dreams came true! Proud is an understatement. 🏆✨

01/15/2026

Today i took an important step and am excited to announce that this afternoon I submitted the paperwork to run for Re-election for Celina City Council Place 4. I am committed always to helping work with residents and business owners to make Celina the best it can be. And I am asking for your support.