Election
BY ALEX REECE
*INCUMBENT
Frisco City Council, Place 1
Why are you running for office?
What are the biggest challenges Frisco is facing?
Experience matters! I love Frisco and have dedicated over 10,000 hours to serving our city. I have a proven track record of building a city of excellence, safety, and fiscal responsibility. As an Army veteran and architect of Frisco’s success, I’m committed to guiding our city to its fullest potential.
Managing population growth, engaging residents, and keeping our city safe are the biggest challenges. As the city grows, preserving our small-town feel is key. Frisco is the epicenter of the Texas economic success story, with our partnerships as the foundation. The result is a safe and vibrant community for everyone!
John Keating* Occupation: Entrepreneur
Relevant experience: Budget & Audit Committees, Regional Transportation Council, Mayors Veterans Council, Leadership Frisco www.keatingforfrisco.com
I am running for council because “You the residents deserve better.” I will be their advocate for issues that affect their lives and listen to what matters to them. I will work to return Public Safety as a real priority and get it back on the council’s priority list.
Traffic and density are always issues; however, residents tell me they have lost trust in some members of council, and council has stopped listening to them. The Universal project roll-out is still on the minds of residents and created a loss of trust that requires change.
Mark Piland Occupation: Public safety Consultant Relevant experience: Former
Frisco Fire chief, 20 years executive experience, 40 years in government. www.markforfrisco.com
Frisco City Council, Place 2
Why are you running for office?
What are the biggest challenges Frisco is facing?
I love Frisco! This city is special; the people, the culture, the safety and security, the aesthetics all connect to make for an attractive city. I want to continue to be part of the leadership team that moves this city forward in the right direction.
The biggest challenge for Frisco is the infiltration of any entity that would compromise our culture and currently, there are two union propositions on the ballot that would do just that. We don’t need a third-party union eroding our culture and dictating how to operate any aspect of our city.
Angelia Pelham* Occupation: 30+ year retired corporate executive, consultant Relevant experience: City Council member last three years, Community Champion www.angeliaforfrisco.com John Redmond Occupation: Co-founder/president, InspectIR Systems, Inc. Relevant experience: Executive with over 25 years of increasing responsibility www.redmond4frisco.com
Living in Frisco for nearly 19 years, I have raised a family here and am building a business here. I believe in limited government, individual liberty, and personal responsibility. I believe the values that built this community still matter and the voice of our citizens should dictate our future direction.
Frisco has several challenges associated with hypergrowth and the transition to becoming a large city namely, public safety, infrastructure associated with density, maintaining a culture and engaging its citizenry in a meaningful way.
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