Mark Piland (Frisco City Council Place 1, Texas, candidate 2026)

Mark Piland

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Frisco City Council Place 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

January 31, 2026

Contact

Campaign website

Mark Piland ran in a special election to the Frisco City Council to represent Place 1 in Texas. Piland was on the ballot in the special general election on January 31, 2026.^[source]

Piland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mark Piland provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on December 29, 2025:

• Campaign website

Elections

General election

Special general election for Frisco City Council Place 1

Ann Anderson (Nonpartisan) and Mark Piland (Nonpartisan) ran in the special general election for Frisco City Council Place 1 on January 31, 2026.

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Endorsements

Piland received the following endorsements.

• True Texas Project

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mark Piland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Piland's responses.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Smart, Responsible Growth: Frisco’s success has been built on growth, but how we grow next matters just as much. I support responsible, well-planned development that keeps pace with infrastructure, water resources, public safety, and city services. Growth should strengthen neighborhoods, protect property values, and maintain Frisco’s high quality of life—not overwhelm it. With experience leading through rapid expansion and large developments, I will focus on long-term planning, fiscal responsibility, and data-driven decisions. I will put residents first while ensuring Frisco remains economically strong and competitive. It’s always people over projects and no conflict or appearance of conflict should exist with development projects.
• Addressing Traffic with Practical Solutions: Traffic congestion is one of the most common concerns I hear from residents. It impacts daily commutes, business access, and emergency response times. I support coordinated transportation planning that uses data, technology, and smarter designs to improve traffic flow. Development must be held accountable for its impact on roads and infrastructure and contribute to solutions. Frisco needs proactive solutions—better signal timing, road connectivity, and comprehensive planning. We need strong cooperation regionally as this is a regional problem. We need to continue participation in the Regional Transportation Council at the North Texas Council of Governments (NTCOG).
• Trust in city government depends on transparency, ethical leadership, and open communication. I believe residents deserve clear explanations of decisions, responsible use of taxpayer dollars, and accountability at every level. Keeping our residents safe is the most important thing local government does. Public safety will always be a top priority and deserves open communication with city management. I will support staffing that meets national standards, and well-trained police, fire, and emergency medical services so Frisco remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. Strong public safety and transparent governance go hand in hand. In addition, Emergency Management needs a stronger focus and role in Frisco.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about public safety, responsible growth, and transparent governance. Communities thrive when residents feel safe, infrastructure keeps pace with development, and decisions are made openly and ethically. I strongly support planning that balances growth with traffic management, water security, and quality city services. I am also committed to fiscal responsibility and accountability to taxpayers. My passion for these areas comes from decades of leadership experience and a belief that local government should protect our residents, earn public trust, and plan wisely for the future. Frisco needs campaign finance policies in place as well to limit conflict of interest with donors.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Collin County GOP, Denton County GOP, Frisco Police and Firefighters Association, Sheriff Tracy Murphree, Denton County, Ryan Williams, Denton County Commissioner

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