Welcoming New Councilmember Thayer Hirsh, Gratitude for Outgoing Councilmember Zach Ryan, and Nomination and Election of the Mayor Pro Tem
During the April 7, 2026 election, there were four open seats up for election, which were previously held by Elizabeth Skrzypczak-Adrian, Andy Held, Robyn Goldstein, and Zach Ryan. Of the four open seats, the three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will serve four-year terms, and the candidate receiving the fourth-highest number of votes will serve a two-year term.
The following candidates were elected to Town Council, and subsequently, these candidates were sworn in during the April 28, 2026 Town Council meeting.
- Andy Held – four-year term
- Elizabeth Skrzypczak-Adrian– four-year term
- Robyn Goldstein – four-year term
- Thayer Hirsh – two-year term
Gratitude to Outgoing Councilmember Zach Ryan
Town Council thanked Councilmember Zach Ryan for his contribution to the Frisco community as a Councilmember. Councilmember Ryan was appointed in March 2025 and made significant contributions in the following areas:
- Advocating for and advancing workforce and affordable housing projects
- Focusing on wildfire mitigation and access to and improvement of trails- especially through the Frisco Backyard Plan
- Championing a balanced budget that is responsive to community needs
- Advocating for recreation programs and facilities that are accessible to community members with diverse interests
Nomination and Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember Elizabeth Skrzypczak-Adrian was nominated as Mayor Pro Tem by Councilmember Martin Allen and was subsequently elected to a two-year term as Mayor Pro Tem.
Ordinance to Update Water Conservation Regulations
As of March 31, 2026, the North Ten Mile Creek watershed, which provides Frisco with much of its water, has received 85.45 inches of snowfall this winter season, producing 7.295 inches of snow water equivalent (SWE). This is significantly below the five-year averages of 180.28 inches of snowfall and 14.534 inches of SWE, representing approximately 47% of average snowfall and more than a 50% reduction in stored water. Additionally, current streamflow levels in North Ten Mile Creek are tracking at levels typically observed in late April through mid-May, indicating an accelerated runoff timeline.
These historically low snowfall and snowpack levels have led staff to re-evaluate how water restrictions are enacted. In response to these conditions, staff recommend that Town Council authorize the Town Manager to implement water conservation measures outside of the standard triggers outlined in Chapter 171-20 of the Town of Frisco Water Code. Specifically, staff recommend advancing directly from Phase 1 (voluntary measures) to Phase 3 (mandatory restrictions), which would limit non-essential outdoor irrigation to two days per week in addition to other restrictions.
Discussion and Decision
Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 26-10 on second reading. Restrictions would not go into effect until early May if the decision is made to go into restrictions, and any changes would be communicated to water customers and the whole community if this decision is made.
Frisco Town Council Meetings: Ways to Participate
Frisco Town Council meetings are available to view via Civic Plus Resident Portal, Zoom, and YouTube, and are also held in person to make Town Council meetings easier to access for everyone.
The public can provide comment during meetings via Zoom or in person (not on YouTube), and a public comment period will be available at 7:00pm; during the consideration of ordinances; and at the discretion of Town Council during work session items, which are discussions that don’t require a formal vote by Town Council and do not require public comment. Again, this hybrid approach is intended to make Town Council meetings more accessible.