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Irving operates under a council-manager form of government. Residents elect a mayor and eight council members to serve the city. All nine members are elected at-large, but Places 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are required to live in a certain area of the city. The mayor and council members in Places 6, 7 and 8 can live anywhere in Irving. Council members serve three-year terms.
Council meetings are held twice a month on alternating Thursdays, beginning at 7 p.m. Residents can speak on items listed on the agenda when that item is up for discussion. Public comments on items not posted on the agenda are accepted immediately following adjournment of the meeting. Upcoming programs or activities can be announced prior to the start of each meeting.
Meeting dates are posted on the city’s Web site. Call (972) 721-2493 for more information. City Council meetings can be viewed live on Irving Community Television Network. Refer to http://www.ictn.tv for details.
Irving City Council Members
To find out more about each council member, simply click on the links below. To send an online message to the city council , e-mail Irving City Council at: ccouncil@cityofirving.org. To send a message to the Mayor, e-mail at: mayor@cityofirving.org.
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Herbert A. Gears, Mayor
Mr. Gears was elected Mayor in 2005. He previously served as a member of the Irving City Council from 1998-2004. Mr. Gears is also a financial consultant. As mayor, he represents the city on various local and regional boards and committees, including the Metroplex Mayors Association. Phone: (972)721-2410.
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Thomas D. Spink, Place 1
Thomas D. Spink was elected to the City Council in May 2007. He is also the owner of an insurance agency and has 42 years experience in real estate, banking and securities. Mr. Spink is on the Community Services Committee and the Legislative Committee. He is the council liaison to the Museum Board, the Preservation and Redevelopment Board and the Youth Council. He also serves as an alternate council liaison to the Arts Board, Health Board and the Library Board. Mr. Spink is the alternate council representative to the Trinity River Authority. Mr Spink is the husband to Linda Parker-Spink and the father of four children. He and his wife currently have four golden retrievers. Phone: (972)554-1300.
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Beth Van Duyne, Place 2
Beth Van Duyne has been a member of the City Council since 2004 and was re-elected in May 2007 to another three year term. She serves on the Council's Audit and Finance, Planning/Development and Legislative committees. She is also Chairman of the recently established Communications Committee. Beth is the council liaison to the Health Board, Library Board, and Carrollton-Farmers Branch and Coppell ISD's and serves as an alternate liaison to the Parks and Recreation Committee. She is the City of Irving's representative to both the National League of Cities and North Central Texas Council of Governments. She is the owner of a marketing consulting firm and graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University with honors in all subjects. Most importantly, she is the proud mother of two wonderful children, Katie and Pearce, and wife for the past twelve years to her husband, Casey. Phone: (214)876-0594 |
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Allan E. Meagher, Place 3
Allan Meagher has been a member of the City Council since 2004. While on the council, he was Deputy Mayor Pro Tem during 2006-07 and has been appointed Mayor Pro Tem for 2007-08. He is a manager for United Parcel Service. Mr. Meagher serves on the Planning and Development Committee and the Public Works Committee. He is the council liaison for the Parks Board, DCURD, Keep Irving Beautiful Board and Sister Cities. In addition, Mr. Meagher is the alternate council liaison for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Phone: (972)313-0808
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Lewis Patrick, Place 4
Lewis Patrick has served on the City Council since 1996. He was the Director of Public Works for the city of Irving and is retiered. Mr. Patrick is the chairman of the Public Works Committee and serves on the Audit and Finance Committee. He is also the council liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1, and the Trinity River Authority. Phone: (972)790-6478. |
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Rose Cannaday, Place 5
Rose Cannaday was elected to the City Council in May 2007. She is the owner of a mediation company. Mrs. Cannaday serves on the Audit and Finance Committee, the Community Services Committee, and the Public Works Committee. She is the council liaison for the Animal Shelter Board, Chamber of Commerce and the Irving Flood Control District #3. Mrs. Cannaday is the alternate council liaison for the Housing and Human Services Board, the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Preservation and Redevelopment Board and the Tax Increment Finance Board. Phone: (972)871-0019 |
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Rick Stopfer, Place 6
Rick Stopfer has served on the City Council since 1998 and is serving as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for 2007-08. He was an automotive consultant and is now retired. Mr. Stopfer is the chairman to the Planning and Development Committee and serves on the Legislative Committee, the Public Works Committee and the Communications Committee. He is also the council liaison to the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition, the Irving Flood Control District #1, TEX 21, the Regional Transportation Council and the Trinity River Corridor. Phone: (972)402-0849 |
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Sam Smith, Place 7
Sam Smith has served on the City Council since 2002. While on the council, he was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for 2006-07. He is also the president of an executive search company. Mr. Smith is the chairman to the Community Services Committee and the Legislative Committee. He is a member of the Planning and Development Committee and the Communications Committee. In addition, Mr. Smith is the council liaison to the Arts Board and the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau. He serves as the alternate liaison to the Animal Shelter Board and the Youth Council. Phone: (972)253-8202 |
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Joe Philipp, Place 8
Joe Philipp has served on the City Council since 1996. While on the council, he has served two terms and was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for 1999-2000 and for 2005-2006. Mr. Philipp is the chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, and takes an active role in budget and audit financial review, strategic planning, and real estate actions in the city of Irving. He is also a member of the Community Services Committee and the Communications Committee. Mr. Philipp is the council liaison to the Housing and Human Services Board, Tax Increment Finance Board, Irving ISD, and serves as a Board Member of the North Texas Commission. In addition, he is the alternate council liaison to the Chamber of Commerce. Joe is a business management consultant working with hi-tech, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and service organizations. He is a corporate Board Member serving as a Director with RBC Life Sciences, and is a Board of Trustee Member with the Las Colinas Medical Center. Phone: (972)650-8382
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