The town council consists of a mayor and six council members. The council’s regular meeting is the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.
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The town council consists of a mayor and six council members. The council’s regular meeting is the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.
Looking for meeting agendas or meeting minutes? Click Here
The Town Council is made up of a volunteer Mayor and six volunteer council members. Half the Council is up for election every May.
Dr. John Hubbard was elected Mayor of Fairview, Texas, in May 2025, after serving on the Town Council since 2020 and as Mayor Pro Tem beginning in 2023. A longtime resident of Collin County and Fairview since 2012, Dr. Hubbard is committed to preserving Fairview’s unique charm while ensuring responsible growth, fiscal stewardship, and open, transparent governance.
Dr. Hubbard has more than 25 years of experience in local government, including roles as Assistant to the City Manager in Plano, Assistant Town Administrator in Fairview, and City Administrator in Lucas. He is also a university professor and consultant, specializing in economic development, strategic planning, and human capital development.
Dr. Hubbard earned his Ph.D. in Human Capital Development from The University of Southern Mississippi and was named the university’s Distinguished Human Capital Development Alumni in 2020. He holds certifications as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), and Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED).
In addition to his public service, Dr. Hubbard is actively engaged in the community. He serves on several regional and statewide boards, including serving on the Texas Economic Development Council and the Methodist Charlton Medical Center Advisory Board. He is also president of VM Music Company, the parent organization of the internationally recognized Vocal Majority men’s chorus, of which he has been a member for over two decades.
Dr. Hubbard is married to Marian and they have three adult children and five grandchildren.
Dr. Hubbard may be reached at mayor@fairviewtexas.org.
Rich Connelly was elected to the Town Council in May 2021. Rich and his wife Cheryl have lived in Fairview since 1999 where he was an active member in his homeowner’s association serving as its president for 5 and a half years. As a citizen member of the Community Resource Group from February 2018 until May 2019 Councilmember Connelly helped analyze and drive down the construction cost of Fire Station No. 1, and later served on the Planning & Zoning Commission from January 2021 until May 2021. Rich retired in 2018 after 45 years of executive financial management experience with several technology companies but continues to consult with companies on financial management matters. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois, a Master of Science degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas and is a retired Certified Public Accountant. Councilmember Connelly may be reached at RConnelly@FairviewTexas.org
Mayor Pro Tem Gregg Custer was sworn into his first Council term in the November 2020 election. Mr. Custer and his wife Julie have lived in Fairview for 16 years. He is a retired United States Air Force Colonel with 31 years of military service. Following retirement from the USAF Councilmember Custer served as a Senior Manager for Perot Systems and Dell Technologies. He has held positions of leadership in Fairview including; Chairman of the town Planning and Zoning Commission, Chairman of the town Zoning Board of Adjustments, President of the Fairview Rotary Club, and President of the Sloan Creek Estates Home Owners Association. The Custers have two children and two grandchildren and are members of Stonebriar Community Church. The mayor pro tem can be reached at GCuster@FairviewTexas.org
Councilmember Larry Little was sworn into his first Council term in the November 2020 election. Councilmember Little and his wife Pam have lived in the Vineyards of Fairview for more than 18 years. After graduation from Texas A&M the two started Ace Fence Co. from their garage in Houston. Ace Fence expanded to the DFW area in 1984 and today is the largest fence company in the metroplex. Councilmember Little is blessed with two children and 3 grandsons. He is active in the Fairview Rotary Club, the Allen-Fairview Chamber of Commerce and First United Methodist Church in McKinney and supports the Samaritan Inn, Veterans of North Texas, Collin County Boys and Girls Club, Fairview Youth Theater, the SPCA and many others. Councilmember Little can be contacted at LLittle@FairviewTexas.org
Patrick Sheehan is a retired investment manager and broadcast journalist. He and his wife Jane moved to Fairview in 2019 and are active members of the Heritage Ranch community. For 30 years, Pat Sheehan anchored the evening news on the CBS, ABC, and Fox television stations in Connecticut. In his first retirement, he opened a full-service brokerage office advising municipal pension funds and corporate clients. His volunteer service includes multiple leadership positions with the University of Connecticut. He also served as president of the Society of Professional Journalists in Connecticut and as board chairman of a statewide public affairs network, providing citizen access to legislative hearings and proceedings in the executive and judicial branches of government.
Council member Sheehan may be reached at psheehan@fairviewtexas.org.
Council member Lakia Works may be reached at lworks@fairviewtexas.org.
In March of 2023, the Fairview Town Council held its annual retreat. As part of the retreat, a discussion took place regarding revising the content of the town's vision and mission statements and its core values and focus areas. At the July 11, 2023, Town Council meeting, the council ratified the revised vision and mission statements, core values and focus areas located below. The ratification of this language establishes the foundation to what will ultimately become the town’s revised Strategic Plan. As the Strategic Plan evolves, updates and information can be found on this page.
Download a copy of the Strategic Plan here.
VISIONFairview, a premier place to live and work with a unique and vibrant quality of life.
MISSIONFairview:
· Promotes high quality economic and community development,
· Embraces the natural features of the community,
· Maintains open and proactive community communication, and
· Delivers efficient, quality municipal services with a professional, well trained work force, for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors.
FOCUS AREASInfrastructure, Public Safety, Economic and Community Development, Community Engagement and Fiscal Responsibility.
CORE VALUESIntegrity, Caring, Responsive, Innovation, Trust, Excellence
Integrity - We deal honestly and respectfully with each other and the public at all times. We conduct ourselves in a manner that is ethical, legal and professional, with the highest degree of honesty, respect and fairness.
Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our employees, residents, and visitors. This is demonstrated in our interactions with citizens and customers and our commitment to our employees.
Responsive – We engage our community, with a focus on listening to and supporting their needs, and delivering high quality, efficient services.
Trust - We strive to be worthy of the community’s trust. Providing effective and equitable solutions to citizens’ needs, and building a culture that is developed through the open exchange of ideas, hard work and strong teamwork all contribute to building that trust.
Innovation – We value progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and adaptability in service delivery. We develop creative solutions as a team and share leading practices that enhance the value of services provided for our community.
Excellence - Our work is characterized by its quality and by the diligence with which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve problems in advance. We promote openness and transparency in our operations ensuring that we are accountable for our actions at all times.
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