The Town of Fairview operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Town Council consists of a Mayor and six Councilmembers that are volunteers elected at large.
According to the Town of Fairview Charter, no person shall serve as Mayor or Councilmember for more than three successive terms. Their term of office shall be for a period of two years or any portion thereof.
May 3, 2025 General Election Information
The next Town of Fairview General Election will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to elect members for Mayor, Town Council Seat 1, Town Council Seat 3, and Town Council Seat 5.
All election documents, including notices and received applications, can be found here.
Unopposed Candidates:
| Town Council Seat 1 | Town Council Seat 3 | Town Council Seat 5 | Office of the Mayor |
| Rich Connelly | Jill Hawkins | Pat Sheehan | John Hubbard |
Important Dates
Monday, January 6, 2025: First day for application packet pickup. Candidate packets will be available for pickup at Town Hall, or you may email the Town Secretary at townsecretary@fairviewtexas.org to receive a candidate packet electronically. Completed original applications must be filed with the Town Secretary, and electronic packets will not be accepted.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025: The first day to file an application for a place on the ballot.
Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 5:00 PM: Last day for a candidate to file an application for a place on the ballot for May 3, 2025 General Election.
Thursday, April 3, 2025: Last day to register to vote in time to vote at the May 3, 2025 Election.
Monday, April 21, 2025: First day of Early Voting by personal appearance.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025: Last day of Early Voting by personal appearance.
Saturday, May 3, 2025: Election Day, polls are open 7 AM to 7 PM.
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Council Term Expirations
- Mayor and Council Seats 1, 3 and 5 - May 2025
- Council Seats 2, 4, 6 - May 2026
- Council Qualifications
- According to the Town of Fairview Charter Section 3.02, a Town Council candidate must:
- Be a qualified voter of the Town
- Be twenty-one (21) years of age
- Have resided in the town no less than twelve months immediately preceding election day
- Meet the requirements of the Texas Election Code
- Continually reside within the town during the term of office
