Mayor of Plano, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Plano, Texas |
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Incumbent
John Muns since May 10, 2021 |
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| Style | The Honorable |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | C. J. Kellner 1882 |
| Formation | Plano City Charter |
| Salary | $24,000 |
The Mayor of Plano, Texas is like the main leader of the city. They are in charge of the Plano City Council, which is a group of people who help make decisions for the city. The current mayor is John B. Muns. He started his job in 2021 and is the 39th mayor of Plano.
Being the mayor of Plano is a part-time job. This means that most mayors also have another full-time job, unless they are retired. The mayor helps decide the big plans and rules for the city. There's also a City Manager who handles the daily tasks and operations of the city.
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How Long Does a Mayor Serve?
The amount of time a mayor serves in Plano has changed over the years. When the city first started, mayors served for just one year. In 1884, this changed to two-year terms.
Later, in 2006, the term became three years. Then, in 2011, it changed again to four years. As of 2023, a mayor can serve for a maximum of two terms. This means they can be mayor for up to eight years in total.
A Look Back at Plano's Mayors
The first mayor of Plano, C. J. Kellner, started in 1881. He was paid $10 a year for his work. Part of this money was even used to rent a barn for city meetings! By 1884, the mayor's official salary was set at $72 per year.
Today, the mayor of Plano earns $2,000 each month. The other members of the City Council receive $1,000 per month for their service.
Places Named After Mayors
Many buildings and places in Plano are named after past mayors. Some schools in the Plano Independent School District are also named to honor these leaders.
- A. R. Schell, Jr. Elementary School
- Conner Harrington Republican Women [1]
- David B. McCall, Jr. Elementary School
- David B. McCall, Jr. Plaza
- Fred Schimelpfenig Middle School
- Harry Rowlinson Community Natatorium
- J. A. Harrington Elementary School
- Norman F. Whitsitt Parkway (FM 544/15th Street)
- Olney Davis Elementary School
Who Has Been Mayor of Plano?
Here is a list of all the people who have served as mayor of Plano, Texas:
| # | Mayor | Term | Notes |
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| 1 | C. J. Kellner | 1881–1882 | Left office on January 17, 1882 |
| 2 | Joseph C. Hudson | 1882 | Appointed to finish Kellner's term |
| 3 | G. F. Thomas | 1882–1883 | |
| 4 | W. B. Blalack | 1883–1888 | |
| 5 | J. C. Klepper | 1888–1889 | |
| 6 | W. B. Blalack | 1889–1892 | |
| 7 | Olney Davis | 1892–1896 | |
| 8 | W. B. Blalack | 1896–1898 | |
| 9 | W. D. McFarlin | 1898–1904 | |
| 10 | Fred Schimelpfenig | 1904–1908 | |
| 11 | J. M. Willis | 1908–1912 | |
| 12 | J. D. Harris | 1912–1914 | |
| 13 | R. H. Crawford | 1914–1915 | Left office on April 13, 1915 |
| 14 | James Dudley Cottrell | 1915–1916 | Appointed on April 30, 1915 to finish Crawford's term |
| 15 | J. R. Dickerson | 1916–1919 | Left office on May 27, 1919 |
| 16 | J. A. "Fred" Harrington | 1919–1920 | Appointed on May 27, 1919; left office on May 11, 1920 |
| 17 | Joe Bradshaw | 1920–1922 | |
| 18 | G. E. Carpenter | 1922–1924 | |
| 19 | J. T. Horn | 1924–1932 | |
| 20 | A. R. Schell, Jr. | 1932–1948 | Served the longest as mayor (5,838 days) |
| 21 | Odise J. Todd | 1948–1950 | |
| 22 | Fred H. Miers | 1950–1956 | |
| 23 | David B. McCall, Jr. | 1956–1960 | |
| 24 | Art M. Stranz | 1960–1962 | |
| 25 | J. Alton Allman, Jr. | 1962–1964 | |
| 26 | Rob L. Harrington, Jr. | 1964–1968 | |
| 27 | Harry G. Rowlinson | 1968–1970 | |
| 28 | Conner Harrington | 1970 | Passed away on June 1, 1970; served the shortest time (58 days) |
| 29 | Norman F. Whitsitt | 1970–1978 | Elected in a special election on July 11, 1970 |
| 30 | James W. Edwards | 1978–1982 | |
| 31 | Jack Harvard | 1982–1990 | |
| 32 | Florence Shapiro | 1990–1992 | First female mayor of Plano |
| 33 | James N. Muns | 1992–1996 | |
| 34 | John Longstreet | 1996–2000 | |
| 35 | Jeran Akers | 2000–2002 | |
| 36 | Pat Evans | 2002–2009 | |
| 37 | Phil Dyer | 2009–2013 | |
| 38 | Harry LaRosiliere | 2013–2021 | First African-American mayor of Plano |
| 39 | John Muns | 2021-present |
More About Plano
- Plano City Council
- Timeline of Plano, Texas
- Mayoral elections in Plano, Texas
