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Three candidates have filed to run for the Place 5 seat on Flower Mound Town Council.
What you need to know
Council member Ann Martin, who was initially elected in 2020, has termed out after serving two consecutive three-year terms.
Clare Harris, Ethan Mitchell and Susan Cox have all filed for the seat. Candidates are elected at-large and will serve a three-year term.
The final day to register to vote in the May election is April 2. Early voting will run April 20-28, with election day May 2.
The gist
Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include additional candidate responses.
Business owner, 25-year resident, grandmother, local volunteer and community advocate
Why are you running for office?
After 25 years in Flower Mound, this community means everything to me. I’m running to protect our quality of life, manage growth responsibly and ensure residents always come first. I want to preserve what makes this town special for future generations, including my own grandchildren.
What are the biggest challenges facing the town?
The biggest challenge is managing growth without losing the character that makes Flower Mound special. We must balance development with infrastructure, protect green space, and ensure our roads, schools, and public safety services can keep up with continued growth.
How do you plan to address these issues?
By bringing a practical, business-minded approach to the council. I’ll ask the right questions, demand clear data and ensure decisions are made with the Master Plan and long-term impact in mind. Most importantly, I’ll stay accessible to residents and make sure their voices are heard before any major decisions are...
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
My top priorities are protecting our quality of life, managing responsible growth, supporting our police and fire, maintaining strong infrastructure, and advocating at the state level for local control. I will also focus on fiscal responsibility and transparency so every decision reflects the best interests of Flower Mound residents.
Data analytics manager; youth baseball coach; Cub Scout leader; community volunteer; proud dad
Why are you running for office?
I’m running because Flower Mound is where our kids grow up. As a youth coach and community volunteer, I’ve seen firsthand how strong families, safe neighborhoods and responsible leadership shape a town. I want to serve with integrity, transparency and common sense to protect what makes our community special.
What are the biggest challenges facing the town?
Flower Mound must balance responsible growth with preserving the character families value. Infrastructure, traffic and development decisions must keep pace with population growth while protecting parks, neighborhoods and public safety. Maintaining transparency, fiscal responsibility and trust in local government will be critical as the town continues to grow.
How do you plan to address these issues?
I believe in data-driven decision-making, community input and transparent leadership. My background in analytics focuses on solving complex problems responsibly. I will prioritize listening to residents, evaluating long-term development impacts and supporting policies that protect neighborhoods, maintain strong services and keep Flower Mound family-focused.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
My priorities are protecting neighborhood quality of life, supporting public safety, preserving parks and open space, and ensuring responsible development. I also want to strengthen communication between residents and town leadership, ensuring our government serves the community with integrity and identifying barriers when systems are not working for citizens.
Registered nurse; serve on planning and zoning and SMARTGrowth commissions; served on environmental conservation commission
Why are you running for office?
Flower Mound is a unique community, and I'm committed to keeping it that way. My service on town boards and commissions, support for SMARTGrowth and the master plan, and record of advocating for residents and quality development demonstrate that I'm ready to serve—with fiscal responsibility and transparency.
What are the biggest challenges facing the town?
Flower Mound's biggest challenges include protecting local control over zoning and budgeting from State Legislature overreach, balancing new infrastructure and service needs in west Flower Mound with aging roads and public works demands in other areas, and maintaining fiscal discipline while continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents.
How do you plan to address these issues?
I will work to ensure Flower Mound's best interests are protected by continuing to collaborate with our state representatives. Growing the commercial tax base reduces the burden on residential property taxes while providing funding for emergency services, public works, street maintenance and new infrastructure, helping preserve our quality of life.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
My priorities include supporting the town’s strategic goals and objectives; to strengthen the long term financial strategy; increase tree canopy and parkland; and provide effective and efficient emergency services. Honoring SMARTGrowth and the master plan while promoting community focused economic development. Preserving the Cross Timbers ecosystem and championing existing businesses.
