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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 contact the Mayor or City Council, you may call (972) 721-2410 or mail to: The City Secretary's Office, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060.
To send an e-mail to all Irving City Council members, click on: ccouncil@cityofirving.org or to send a message to the Mayor, e-mail at mayor@cityofirving.org
To send an e-mail to one council member, simply click on the name of the listed council member below.  | Herbert A. Gears, Mayor
Community health care. Improved housing opportunities. Zero-tolerance for absentee slumlords. Community policing. Neighborhood and commercial re-development. The country's largest transit-oriented development district. Any of these on its own would be enough of a rallying cry for an elected official. But for the Mayor of Irving, Texas, Herbert Gear, all are a high and constant priority.
An active community resident for more than 25 years, Gears served for six years on the Irving City Council before being elected to his first term as Mayor in 2005, a post he was re-elected to in 2008. Mayor Gears was instrumental in developing a partnership between Dallas County, Parkland Hospital and Baylor Health Systems to build the system's first Community-Oriented Primary Care Clinic, providing medical care for Irving residents without health insurance.
Mayor Gears worked with the community to secure more than $30 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, helping provide improved housing for seniors, better dental care for children, and additional funding for the YMCA, Irving Cares, the Salvation Army, Brighter Tomorrows, and dozens of other community organizations.
The Mayor's focused vision - and his mantra of "no limiting beliefs" - has allowed the city to keep resident's taxes low, while pursuing aggressive economic development - and redevelopment - initiatives. His willingness to provide creative incentives, infrastructure and services for targeted big picture developments are allowing the city to see unprecedented economic growth in every corridor. Strict code enforcement, a focus on neighborhood vitality, and public safety are keys to this success as well. Phone: (972) 721-2410
Term of Office: 2008 - 2011 | | | 
| 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 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.
Term of Office: 2007 - 2010 | | |  | Beth Van Duyne, Place 2 Beth Van Duyne has been a member of the City Council since 2004. She served as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem in 2005-06. Mrs. VanDuyne is a member of the Audit and Finance Committee, Legislative Committee, and the Planning and Development Committee. She is the council liaison to the Health Board and Carrollton-Farmers Branch. In addition, Mrs. Van Duyne is the alternate council liaison for the Animal Services Board and serves as the voting delegate for the National League of Cities. 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
Term of Office: 2007-2010 | | |  | Allan E. Meagher, Place 3 Allan Meagher has been a member of the City Council since 2004. While on the council, he served as Mayor Pro Tem in 2007-08 and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem during 2006-07. He is a manager for United Parcel Service. Mr. Meagher is a member of the Community Services Committee, the Planning and Development Committee, and the Public Works Committee. He is the council liaison for the Parks and Recreation Board, the Youth Council, 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
Term of Office: 2008 - 2011 | | |  | 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 retired. Mr. Patrick is the Chairman of the Public Works Committee and is a member of 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. In addition, Mr. Patrick is the alternate council liaison for the Museum Board and the Parks and Recreation Board.
Phone: (972) 790-6478.
Term of Office: 2006 - 2009 | | | 
| Rose Cannaday, Place 5 Rose Cannaday was re-elected to the City Council in May 2008. She is the owner of a mediation company. Mrs. Cannaday is the Chairperson to Communications Committee and is a member of the Audit and Finance Committee, the Community Services Committee, and the Public Works Committee. She is the council liaison for the Library Board, Chamber of Commerce and the Irving Flood Control District #3. Mrs. Cannaday is the alternate council liaison for the Arts Board, Housing and Human Services Board, the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, and the Preservation and Redevelopment Board.
Phone: (972) 871-0019
Term of Office: 2008 - 2011 | | |  | Rick Stopfer, Place 6 Rick Stopfer has served on the City Council since 1998. He will serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2008-09 and was Deputy Mayor Pro Tem during 2007-08. He was an automotive consultant and is now retired. Mr. Stopfer is the Chairman to the Planning and Development Committee and is a member of the Legislative Committee, the Public Works Committee and the Communications Committee. He is also the council liaison to the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition, TEX 21, the Irving Flood Control District #1, TEX 21, North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Regional Transportation Council and the Trinity River Corridor. In addition, Mr. Stopfer serves as the alternate council liaison for the Tax Increment Finance Board and the Trinity River Authority.
Phone: (972) 402-0849
Term of Office: 2006 - 2009 | | |  | Sam Smith, Place 7 Sam Smith has served on the City Council since 2002. While on the council, he served as 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, the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, Museum Board, and the Preservation and Redevelopment Board. In addition, h e serves as the alternate council liaison to the Health Board and the Youth Council.
Phone: (972) 253-8202
Term of Office: 2007 - 2010 |
|  | Joe Philipp, Place 8 Joe Philipp has served on the City Council since 1996. Mr. Phillip currently serves as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. While on the council, he has served two terms as Mayor Pro Tem during 1999-2000 and 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 a member of the Community Services Committee, the Legislative Committee and the Communications Committee. Mr. Philipp is the council liaison to the Housing and Human Services Board, Tax Increment Finance Board, Irving/Coppell ISD, and North Texas Commission. In addition, he is the alternate council liaison for the Library Board and 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
Term of Office: 2006 - 2009 |
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