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.
Mr. Lessner was elected Mayor of Fairview in May 2019. Lessner was previously a member of the Town Council from 2010 to 2016 and from 2017 to 2019, including four consecutive years as Mayor Pro Tem from 2012 to 2016. While serving on Council, Lessner served on the Appointments Committee and the Communications Committee, as well as the CPDD Master Plan Joint Committee. Mayor Lessner 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
Councilmember Gregg Custer was sworn into his first Council term in the November 2020 election. Councilmember 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. Councilmember Custer can be reached at GCuster@FairviewTexas.org
Councilmember Doi served on the Planning & Zoning Commission from 2009 until May of 2019, when he was first elected to the Town Council. He also served as chair of the Board of Adjustments and as President of the homeowners association where he resides with his wife Debbie. Ricardo moved to Fairview in 2007 and has a master’s degree in civil engineering specializing in large scale residential developments. He serves as District Engineer for freshwater supply and municipal utility districts. Councilmember Doi can be reached at RDoi@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
Councilmember Ken Logsdon was first elected in the June 2019 runoff election. He has been an area resident since 1988, moving to Fairview’s Heritage Ranch in 2016 with his wife Kate. He is retired after decades of working with corporate executives in the field of facilities construction, operation, and energy efficiency - experience he hopes to use to the benefit of the citizens of Fairview. He supports organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Folds of Honor and Operation Kindness. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, singing in the HR Chorale, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Councilmember Logsdon may be reached at KLogsdon@FairviewTexas.org
Councilmember John Hubbard was sworn into his first Council term in November 2020. In addition to his role on Council, Dr. Hubbard serves as a business lecturer at the University of North Texas at Dallas and is an adjunct faculty member in logistics at The University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Hubbard is an alumnus of Abilene Christian University, where he obtained his undergraduate degree. Dr. Hubbard continued his education at The University of Southern Mississippi, earning a Master of Science in Economic Development and a PhD in Human Capital Development. Prior to his election to Town Council, Dr. Hubbard served over four years on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Presently, he serves on the Methodist Charlton Medical Center Advisory Board in Dallas. Additionally, Dr. Hubbard is an active member of the New Heritage Fellowship Church in Fairview, where he is a shepherd/elder. Beyond his professional and civic engagements, Dr. Hubbard is involved in the music community. He is a proud member of Vocal Majority, a renowned International Barbershop Chorus and serves as the president of VM Music Company (VMMC), which is committed to discovering and nurturing musical talent in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Dr. Hubbard and his wife, Marian, made Fairview their home in 2014. They are the proud parents of three adult children and have five grandchildren. Councilmember Hubbard can be reached via email at JHubbard@FairviewTexas.org or via cell at 972-588-4303.
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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