Special Frisco City Council election draws former fire chief, insurance business owner
Frisco is poised for a new political era as term-limited Mayor Jeff Cheney steps down next year after nine years of serving the city. So far, three candidates — Mark Hill, John Keating and Shona Sowell — have announced their campaigns for the May 2026 election.
The mayoral race will also have more immediate impacts on local government in Frisco. When Keating, incumbent Place 1 council member, announced his campaign last month, he said he would step down from his position under Texas’ resign-to-run laws.
Earlier this month, the council called a special election for his Place 1 seat on Jan. 31. Keating will continue to represent Place 1 until the election next year. Candidates have until Dec. 1 to file paperwork.
Former Frisco Fire Chief Mark Piland and Ann Anderson, a financial services professional, have already filed to run for Place 1. The winner of the election will represent the city at large and will serve until May 2027, the remainder of Keating’s term on the council.
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