At a meeting in October, City Council requested staff to provide an opportunity for Anna neighbors to offer their input on what color to paint the water tower. Voting was limited Anna utility customers and only one vote per household. 628 votes were received, and after the rules were applied, 551 votes were tallied.

• (53.4%) 294 votes for silver paint and black lettering "ANNA."
• (46.6%) 257 votes for white paint and purple lettering "ANNA COYOTES."

It is important to note applying the rules only changed the winning percentage from 54.0% to 53.4% - meaning the votes received from duplicate voters and non-customers remained very consistent with the final tallies, and the corrections did not affect the outcome. 

The water tower located adjacent to Sherley Heritage Park functions as a historical element in Downtown Anna. The park is home to other historical references, including the train depot, the Collin McKinney statue, and the future Train Engine.  

In the FY2022 budget, the City allocated $195,000 for the project utilizing the Community Investment Program Utility Non-Bond Fund to cover the costs.

About ANNA

Anna, Texas is among the fastest-growing cities in North Texas with a population of more than 18,000 and expected growth to 100,000 by 2050. Located in northern Collin County along U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 5, and State Highway 121, Anna is a vibrant and emerging city that offers its neighbors an excellent quality of life and low cost of living. The combination of Anna's strategic location along busy thoroughfares and the quantity of undeveloped land has positioned the city as an attractive location for retail and commercial establishments. Neighbors enjoy recreational opportunities, parks, trails, open spaces, easy access to the DFW and Red River corridors and a pace of living that offers a hometown feel in a thriving community. To learn more about the City of Anna, visit www.annatexas.gov.