Maso files for Mayor press release

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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MAHER MASO FILES CAMPAIGN FOR FRISCO MAYOR

Former Mayor Pro Tem Seeks To Keep Frisco

A “Very Special Place To Raise A Family”

FRISCO, FEBRUARY 11, 2008 - Former Frisco Councilman & Mayor Pro Tem Maher Maso today filed his candidacy for Frisco Mayor for the election to be held May 10. Maso is seeking to replace his longtime friend and current Mayor Mike Simpson who is not seeking reelection due to term limits.

"I have a deep passion for Frisco and want to make sure our close-knit community continues to improve," said Maher. "I've worked with our Chamber of Commerce to grow our economy, helped our children as a volunteer coach and served on the City Council where I kept taxes low and fought for more state funds to reduce our traffic. Now I want to bring my enthusiasm to the Mayor's office."

"We all know Frisco is the best place to live, work and raise a family," added Maher. "As our Mayor, I will use my experience and energy to keep our community a very special place to raise a family."

Looking to get an early start on the campaign, Maher was waiting on the doorsteps of City Hall when it opened this morning, the first day candidates can file for office.

"My family is excited to start my campaign for Frisco Mayor," said Maher. "I can't wait to talk to our residents about my plans to reduce traffic, grow our economy, keep our taxes low and protect our families from violent crime."

Though it is early in the campaign, Maher has already received the endorsement of Senator Florence Shapiro, former Frisco Mayors Bob Warren and Harold Bacchus, former Frisco Councilmembers David Buck, Gary Downey, Mike Zapata and Kelly Doster, and former Planning & Zoning Chair Baxter Brinkmann.

Maher and his wife of almost two decades, Val, and their three children moved to Frisco in 1992. He was first elected to public office in 2000 and was re-elected in 2002 and 2004. Maher was the longest serving Mayor Pro Tem in Frisco, appointed by his colleagues five times from 2003 to 2007.

Maher was chosen as the Frisco Citizen of the Year in 2005 and one of the 21 for 21st Century leaders in 2004, which is given to Collin County leaders who have demonstrated leadership in varied fields in the new millennium. Maher is the Vice President of several privately held corporations and serves on the board of directors of Network Cybernetics Corporation.

A more detailed resume of Maher's civic, business and elected experience is attached. For more information about the campaign, please call 469-556-2631 or visit www.masoformayor.com.

Maher Maso Biography

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, graduated with Honors. Executive MBA - Graduation in 2008 - University of Texas at Arlington

Texas Municipal League - 350+ hours in Government training including State Certified Public Funds Investment Officer

Boards and Commissions

Frisco City Council

- May 2000-June 2007

- Mayor Pro Tem, May 2003-June 2007 (5 appointments)

- Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, 2002-May 2003

- Chair of Budget & Audit sub-committee, 2003-June 2007

- Frisco Tax Increment Finance District Zone Board, 2000-June 2007

Collin County Community College District Education Foundation

- Mission Statement sub-committee Chair

- Audit sub-committee review member

- Executive Committee Member and Secretary, May 2007-Present

Frisco Public Library Foundation

- May 2007-Present

Frisco Square Management District (FSMMD)

- Board of Directors, May 2000-June 2007

Arts of Collin County Commission

- Commission Member & Vice-President, 2004-Present

- Treasurer, May 2003-2004

- Founding Steering Committee Member, 2002-2004

Frisco Association for the Arts

- Advisory Board, 2007-present

- President, 2005-2007

- Vice-President, 2002-2005

- Board of Directors, 2000-2007

- Member since 2000

Leadership Frisco

- Chairman of the Board, June 2003-2005

- Curriculum Committee Member, 1997-2005

- Facilitator & co-Facilitator, Regional Government Day, 2003-2007

- Facilitator, Local Government Day, 1999-2002

- Interview Committee, Class 1

Frisco ISD

- Technology Committee Member, 1997-present

- Clark Middle School Campus Committee,e 2006-May 2007

- Curtsinger Campus Committee, 1997

Collin County Council on Volunteerism

- Board of Directors, 2006-Present

Association of Mayors, Council Members & Commissioners (AMCC)

- 2006 Nominating Committee

2006 Relay for Life

- Honorary Chair, 2007

Collin County Bond Committee

- Facilities committee, 2002-2003

Plantation Resort Homeowners Association (PRHA)

- President, 1993-1995

Misc. Civic and Local Organizations

- YMCA Boys Basketball Coach, 2002-2003

- YMCA Girls Basketball Coach, 1998-2003

- YMCA Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, 2006-present

- Frisco Baseball/Softball Association Coach, 1997-1999

- Frisco Baseball/Softball Association, Assistant Coach, 2005-2006

- Frisco Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive Co-chair, 2007

Memberships

- Heritage Association of Frisco

- Frisco Association for the Arts

- American Planning Association

- Plano Symphony Orchestra

- Frisco Chamber of Commerce

Awards and Recognitions

- Frisco Citizen of the Year, 2005

- Voted one of the 21 for the 21st century leaders in Collin County, 2004

- 7-year recipient of recognition for continuing education from the Texas Municipal League with 350+ hours, 2000-2007

- Accepted 5-year award on behalf of Frisco from TML for 5 consecutive years of continuing education

- Awarded Proclamation of Outstanding Service by Mayors of Allen, Plano & McKinney, 2004

- Inside Collin County Business "Portrait of a Leader" Recognition, Inside Collin County Business, 2005

- Certificate of appreciation, Stonebriar Village Neighborhood Committee, 2007