2026 Texas General Election

Sumbel Zeb

Born in Greenville, TX and raised in Rockwall, Sumbel is a proud Texan who chose Princeton as the place to build her family’s future.

After graduating from Rockwall High School, she earned her B.A. at Southern Methodist University and completed an M.S. focused on Public Administration, Political Science, and Journalism from the University of North Texas.

About | Zeb for Princeton

EDUCATION
SMU & University of North Texas

B.A. from Southern Methodist University. M.S. in Public Administration, Political Science & Journalism from UNT.

She and her husband Vick are raising a blended family — a 13-year-old son at Southard Middle School and a baby girl. Princeton is where they planted roots and achieved the American Dream of homeownership. This is home.

Sumbel Zeb was born in Greenville, Texas, and raised in Rockwall. She earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and a master's degree focused on public administration, political science, and journalism from the University of North Texas. She and her husband, Vick, are raising two children.

Meet Sumbel Susan Zeb

A Princeton homeowner, mother, public servant, and small business owner dedicated to making our city the best it can be.

United States Congress

Served in the U.S. Congress, gaining firsthand experience in federal policy, constituent services, and government operations.

Nonprofit & Community Engagement

Led nonprofit organizations and built lasting community partnerships, bringing people together to solve problems.

Sumbel Zeb is a small business owner. She has served in the U.S. Congress and led nonprofit organizations.

Chief Appraiser Marty Wright introduced the new Collin Central Appraisal District board members. Oath of office was administered by Taxpayer Liaison Officer, Chris Nickell to Robert Philo, Place 1, Sumbel Susan Zeb, Place 2, and Andrew Cook, Place 3. The Board conducted the 2025 - 2026 Reappraisal Plan Hearing.

BOD 2024-09-26 (2).pdf

As of the date of this report, Sumbel Susan Zeb had made an application for Place 2. If the candidates were unopposed, the election could be canceled and the Board would issue a Certification of Unopposed Status. These publicly elected Board members will take office on July 1, 2024 and serve until December 31, 2026.

2024-02-22_Board_Packet.pdf

Sumbel was sworn in as a Collin Central Appraisal District board member for Place 2 in 2024, with a term running from July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026.

March 28 2024 BOD Regular Meeting Packet.pdf

As of October 6, 2026, Sumbel Zeb’s website did not contain information on this issue.

TRUST & TRANSPARENCY
Leading with Integrity

Transparent, accountable, and accessible government. Council meetings should be about progress, not politics. Residents deserve leaders who show up prepared.

Zeb for Princeton

Asked more broadly about transparency in the city’s budget and finances, Zeb said she would push for an independent third-party audit and make the resulting information available to residents. She also suggested town halls as a way to explain city finances.

“When we’re talking about transparency as it relates to government, what we really mean is that information should be accessible,” Zeb said. “Residents shouldn’t have to dig around for it.”

School board, council candidates field questions | Princeton Herald

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Families & Residents First

Listening to what residents actually need, engaging neighborhoods directly, and making decisions based on data and community input, not backroom deals.

Calls for transparent, accountable, and accessible city government, including making public information easier for residents to find.

Plans to engage neighborhoods directly and base decisions on data and community input.

- Calls for transparent, accountable, and accessible city government, including making public information easier for residents to find.
- Plans to engage neighborhoods directly and base decisions on data and community input.

I’m running because I believe we can embrace growth while protecting the character of the community we love. Having served on the Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors — overseeing a $30+ million budget and more than one million properties — I understand how fiscal decisions at the local level impact real families. I’ve also served on Princeton’s Home Rule Charter Committee, giving me firsthand knowledge of the policies shaping our city.

Why I’m Running | Zeb for Princeton

COMMUNITY IDENTITY
Preserving Princeton's Character

Protecting the history, charm, and small-town feel that drew families here in the first place. Growth should add to our identity, not replace it.

Supports growth that preserves Princeton's community character and small-town feel.

- Supports growth that preserves Princeton's community character and small-town feel.

ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Growing with Purpose

Planning for infrastructure, roads, water, and utilities before approving new developments. Princeton cannot keep growing without the systems to support our families.

Calls for planning roads, water, utilities, and other infrastructure before approving new development.

- Calls for planning roads, water, utilities, and other infrastructure before approving new development.

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My Commitments to Princeton
Long-term infrastructure planning before approving new developments
Transparent budgeting and fiscal responsibility with your tax dollars
Accessible, responsive government that listens to residents
Protecting Princeton's small-town character while welcoming smart growth
Rebuilding trust between residents and City Hall
Equal representation for every Princeton family

Supports transparent budgeting and fiscal responsibility in the use of tax dollars.

- Supports transparent budgeting and fiscal responsibility in the use of tax dollars.

EQUITY & ACCESS
Equal Representation

Every Princeton resident deserves equal access, equal voice, and equal consideration from their City Council. No neighborhood gets left behind.

Supports equal access, voice, and consideration from the City Council for every Princeton resident.

Advocates for transparent, accountable, and accessible city government.

- Plans to engage neighborhoods directly and base decisions on data and community input.
- Supports equal access, voice, and consideration from the City Council for every Princeton resident.
- Advocates for transparent, accountable, and accessible city government.

Supports growth that protects Princeton's small-town character.

- Supports growth that protects Princeton's small-town character.

Supports planning roads, water, utilities, and other infrastructure before approving new developments.

- Supports planning roads, water, utilities, and other infrastructure before approving new developments.

Alejandra Gracias

After graduating from Rockwall High School, she earned her B.A. at Southern Methodist University and completed an M.S. focused on Public Administration, Political Science, and Journalism from the University of North Texas.

Meet Sumbel Susan Zeb | Zeb for Princeton

Leadership Plano Graduate
New Leaders Council Dallas Graduate
Former Rotary Member
Meals on Wheels Collin County Volunteer
Small Business Owner
Neighborhood Family Meetup Organizer

Commits to transparent budgeting and fiscal responsibility in the use of tax dollars.

- Commits to transparent budgeting and fiscal responsibility in the use of tax dollars.

Economy

Supports equal access, voice, and consideration for every Princeton resident by the City Council.

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- Supports equal access, voice, and consideration for every Princeton resident by the City Council.

Public Services

I’m running because I believe we can embrace growth while protecting the character of the community we love. Having served on the Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors — overseeing a $30+ million budget and more than one million properties — I understand how fiscal decisions at the local level impact real families.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Prioritizes planning for infrastructure—including roads, water, and utilities—before approving new development.

- Prioritizes planning for infrastructure—including roads, water, and utilities—before approving new development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Kenneth Seligman

- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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