John Muns
Mayor
The City of Plano
Public career highlights and education: I earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management from Abilene Christian University. I served on the Plano Independent School District Board as a trustee for 16 years with three of those years as president. This is what launched my public service career.
What I like best about my public service is: I like being able to create solutions that make a community better. We’re bringing companies from all over to Plano to create multiple diverse opportunities: Live, Work, Play in Plano!
The best advice I’ve received: My father, James Muns, was the mayor of Plano from 1992-1996 and always told me that to live in a vibrant community, you must give back to the community. It is important not to sit on the sidelines and be one of the takers.
A current project or initiative I’m working on: I’m working on redevelopment of areas that 30 to 40 years ago were mainstays. I’m excited about this project but not ready to announce the whole plan as of now. It’s a reminder that Plano is still a corporation destination for companies from all over the world.
People might be surprised to know that: I was an offensive guard on the Plano High School State Championship football team in 1977 and have lived in Plano for most of my life.
One thing I wish more people knew about Plano is: People tend to take services and resources, like clean water and garbage collection, for granted. We work on that type of infrastructure every day. When a community has great resources, it makes the city a place you want to live.
