SFOT RH 2026

Gibbs joins city administration

by | Apr 3, 2025 | Latest

The city of Princeton has hired a second assistant city manager, joining Allison Cook on the staff of City Manager Mike Mashburn.

New Assistant City Manager Fred Gibbs had been director of development services for the town of Little Elm for the past seven years.

In addition to development, he managed planning and zoning, permitting, building safety and inspection, Geographic Information Systems and engineering, Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. said.

“Gibbs is experienced in solving the challenges of rapid growth related to zoning, housing affordability and variety, transportation, environmental impact, and thoughtful, long-term planning that promotes economic vitality while preserving residents’ quality of life,” Escobar said.

The mayor said Gibbs was also responsible for updating the town’s capital improvements plan, including updates to roadway, water, and wastewater systems, and implementing the Little Elm Strategic Plan’s goals regarding development services.

Cook was hired last year as assistant city manager after serving as director of economic development and tourism for the city of Farmers Branch.

Deputy City Manager John Land, a contract employee through his consulting company, North Shore Solutions, resigned in February after a year on the job.

For more stories about the Princeton community see the next print, or digital edition of The Princeton Herald. Subscribe today and support local journalism.

SFOT RH 2026

0 Comments

Subscribe Love

Related News

City takes new look at drainage needs

City takes new look at drainage needs

New Public Works Director Rifat Alam. Courtesy Art Princeton is preparing to restart work on a citywide stormwater and drainage master plan after public works officials concluded an earlier proposal did not adequately address the city’s rapid growth or long-term...

read more
College expert weighs data center impacts 

College expert weighs data center impacts 

What happens when a 75-megawatt data center moves into a rural neighborhood? At first, probably construction traffic, dust and noise. Once it begins operating, traffic should decline dramatically, but the facility would become a substantial consumer of electricity...

read more
Clean kids on the block

Clean kids on the block

Four Princeton kids patrol their neighborhood to pick up litter strewn along the road. From left, Tucker, 9; Ray’lynn,9; Brecklyn, 9 and Luna, 7. Courtesy Photo For the past three years, four Princeton youngsters have been hiking around their block near FM 1377,...

read more
Data stolen in city cyberattack

Data stolen in city cyberattack

Two weeks after first reporting a potential data breach, the city of Princeton has confirmed that confidential information and personally identifiable information was downloaded from municipal computer systems. On Sept. 18, Princeton said it was investigating what was...

read more
Local creativity earns State Fair honors

Local creativity earns State Fair honors

Princeton resident Kimberly Lindsey placed second in Craft Creations for her handmade basket. Courtesy art When the State Fair of Texas opened Friday, Sept. 25, visitors found plenty of local talent among the award-winning entries inside the Creative Arts Building....

read more
Photos online