After a year on the job, Deputy City Manager John Land has tendered his resignation.
He was hired last February as a contract employee through his consulting company, North Shore Solutions of Scroggins, Texas.
“I submitted my 30-day written notice of termination on Feb. 7,” Land said today. “My time in Princeton has been incredibly rewarding, and I will always treasure the memories and accomplishments we’ve shared.”
Land’s resignation was unfortunate and deeply regrettable, Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves said.

“His true impact on the City of Princeton is yet to be realized,” she said. “He came out of retirement to help shape Princeton into the city for which residents have been advocating. During his short tenure, he attracted numerous sought-after developers to Princeton, brokered deals to resolve almost impossible impasses that will reap dividends, restructured city departments and connected the leaders to counterparts in cities that are progressing well and significantly improved the overall quality of life and economic outlook.”

David-Graves added, “Mr. Land is a humble man with broad influence. His contributions will be realized for years and we will be thanking him into posterity. We are honored he came our and wish him well in his future endeavors. I will truly miss working with him.”

Councilmember Terrance Johnson said, “I appreciate him coming and working with our city in an effort to improve our leadership goals and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Land spent nearly 14 years with the city of Farmers Branch before joining the Princeton city administration.
Previously, he served more than 14 years as president and CEO of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, vice president of community development with the Midland Chamber of Commerce and president/CEO of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.
At the time his contract was amended in December, his key achievements were cited as facilitating the city’s first strategic planning retreat, helping to establish the city’s core values and guiding the strategic plan.
He was also credited with providing background and guidance on the moratorium on new residential construction adopted for 120 days in September and renewed last month for 180 days.
His first contract, approved at the Feb. 26, 2024, council meeting, provided for Land to receive a monthly fee of $15,750 for up to 70 hours over approximately nine months and $225 per hour thereafter.
The contract was amended Dec. 9, 2024, to a 12-month term at $16,250 per month.

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