Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney is preparing to leave office after nearly ten years, a period defined by explosive population expansion and national visibility for the North Texas city. Cheney, who first took the helm in 2017, noted that the community has transformed from a suburb of roughly 160,000 residents to a destination hosting over 245,000 people, major corporations, and professional sports entities.
During his tenure, the city welcomed significant landmarks including PGA Frisco and the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters, while navigating infrastructure pressures and public debates over demographic shifts. Cheney described the experience as surreal and emphasized the lack of formal training for the role.
Mayor-elect Mark Hill is scheduled to assume the position on July 1. Hill campaigned on uniting a increasingly diverse population. Before departing, Cheney advised his successor to appreciate both the successes and difficulties of the job. The city’s evolution from a fast-growing suburb to a globally recognized municipality marks the end of Cheney’s nine-year term.
