Meet the candidates for Frisco mayor

Why are you running?

It is time for Frisco to have new leadership as mayor. Transparency in government and the inclusion of citizen involvement is not where it needs to be in our city. Citizens are at the top of the city’s organizational chart and it's time they were treated that way. Recent public hearings and the decision on Universal Studios only magnify the gap in transparent government and citizen input.

What are you hoping to accomplish if you are elected?

To build an environment of trust and collaboration with the council where opinions that are opposite of mine are welcomed and respected. Make transparency and citizen involvement part of the fabric of governance a priority. Ensure development is responsible and is in alignment with keeping Frisco a desirable city for corporations and citizens to call home. Reinvestment into the established areas of the city and re-establish relationships with local, county, state, and federal partners.

What are the challenges Frisco is facing? If elected, how would you address those challenges?

I have led teams throughout my career in extremely challenging environments with missions where there was no room for failure. I know from years of governmental experience that no one person or group of individuals can do it alone. It will take elected officials, staff, citizens, subject matter experts, and regional partners to address all the issues we will face in the city in the upcoming years. It will take all of us, all in.

How do you see Frisco changing in the years to come with build out and potential redevelopment?

It goes back to the challenges we will be facing; Frisco is no longer the small city of 6,000 people as many once knew. With online retail, some commercial areas may be future sites for residential redevelopment as the demand for residential occupancies will continue to be high. Tourism, traffic, density, and challenges that face urban environments will be the norm. It will take an experienced leader to take Frisco into the future.

Why are you running?

My young family moved to Frisco in 2003, started a business, and wanted to invest in the community that would shape our lives. That is why I originally ran for City Council in 2007. When I became mayor in 2017, I had a bold vision. Since then, Frisco has continued achieving unparalleled success. I am proud of my record and want to continue serving Frisco for one final term.

What are you hoping to accomplish if you are elected?

When I was first elected Mayor, I had an ambitious vision for Frisco. Frisco has been recognized as No. 1 Best Place to Live, No. 1 Safest City, and many more. I want Frisco to continue being nationally recognized for its successes. For my final term as mayor, I want to complete the Rail District redevelopment, open Phase 1 of Grand Park, and attract more Fortune500s. Also, I am still pushing for a world-class performing arts center.

What are the challenges Frisco is facing? If elected, how would you address those challenges?

Being the fastest-growing city in America for more than a decade, naturally, keeping up with infrastructure needs is critical to serving the residents and business owners of Frisco. Currently, the city of Frisco has $200M in road construction projects underway, mainly in northwest Frisco, preparing for the growth around the PGA.

How do you see Frisco changing in the years to come with build out and potential redevelopment?

Within the next 10-15 years, Frisco will potentially be built out. After that, it is critical for our city leaders to sustain Frisco and commit to reinvestment in older parks, city amenities, roads, and infrastructure.