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Dave Shafer is a private investigator at his firm Preferred Intelligence where he serves as Chief Executive Officer. He previously worked as a server and field director at Bailey, Shafer & Associates.

Dave Shafer previously served on the Allen City Council from 2021 to 2024.

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Dave previously served on the Allen City Council from 2021 to 2024. He served as a member of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators from 2019-2020 and 2023-2025. 

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

As of March 31, 2026, Dave Shafer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

For Candidate Dave Shafer on Issue Public Services: Advocates for thoughtful land development that strengthens the community long-term, including completing projects like the Kalahari Resort and reinvesting in downtown areas.

Advocates for thoughtful land development that strengthens the community long-term, including completing projects like the Kalahari Resort and reinvesting in downtown areas.

Wants to focus on proactive infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization, and long-term financial stability, including exploring tourism-related revenue options and evaluating public safety and parks funding.

Aims to focus on proactive infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization, and long-term financial stability, including exploring tourism-related revenue options and evaluating public safety and parks funding.

- Advocates for thoughtful land development that strengthens the community long-term, including completing projects like the Kalahari Resort and reinvesting in downtown areas.
- Aims to focus on proactive infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization, and long-term financial stability, including exploring tourism-related revenue options and evaluating public safety and parks funding.

Public Services

Believes managing Allen's transition from rapid growth to long-term sustainability is crucial, emphasizing careful planning and financial stability while addressing redevelopment and infrastructure maintenance.

- Believes managing Allen's transition from rapid growth to long-term sustainability is crucial, emphasizing careful planning and financial stability while addressing redevelopment and infrastructure maintenance.

Housing & Urban Development

For Candidate Dave Shafer on Issue public-safety: Supports maintaining stable funding for core services, including public safety, through thoughtful planning and infrastructure maintenance.

Supports maintaining stable funding for core services, including public safety, through thoughtful planning and infrastructure maintenance.

- Supports maintaining stable funding for core services, including public safety, through thoughtful planning and infrastructure maintenance.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Dave Shafer

Dave is a private investigator and business owner. He works at his own investigative services company, which he founded.

Dave Shafer is a former Allen City Council member. He was elected in 2021 and served one three-year term from 2021 to 2024.

Supports the completion of the Kalahari Resort.

Supports continued focus on proactive infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization and long-term financial stability.

Believes the biggest challenge is managing Allen’s transition from rapid growth to long-term sustainability.

Wants to evaluate citywide public safety funding zones.

Dave is a private investigator and business owner. He also serves on the Allen City Council.

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Dave is currently a member of the Allen City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

For Candidate Dave Shafer on Issue public-safety: Supports ensuring stable funding for core services, including public safety, through thoughtful planning and infrastructure maintenance.

Dave is a private investigator. He previously owned and operated a local business.

Dave Shafer is currently a member of the Allen City Council representing Place 5. He was elected in 2021 and has served one term.

Supports the development of Kalahari Resort.

Wants to focus on "proactive infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization and long-term financial stability."

Supports stable funding for public safety.

Dave previously ran for Allen city council member, Place 5, but did not win.

For Candidate Dave Shafer on Issue economy: Supports exploring tourism-related revenue options, pursuing a larger local share of hotel and sales tax revenue, and evaluating citywide public safety and parks funding zones.

Supports continued investment in parks, public spaces, revitalized areas, and well-maintained infrastructure.

For Candidate Dave Shafer on Issue Housing & Urban Development: Supports thoughtful development of remaining land to strengthen the community long-term, including completing projects like the Kalahari Resort and reinvesting in downtown areas.

Prioritizes public safety and long-term planning to ensure a safe and desirable future for the city.

Dave is a private investigator. He works at his own investigation firm, where he helps clients gather evidence and conduct background checks. He previously owned a small business in Allen.

Dave Shafer is a former Allen City Council member. He was first elected in 2021 and served one term from 2021 to 2024.

Supports continued investment in parks, public spaces, revitalized areas, and well-maintained infrastructure while prioritizing public safety and long-term planning.

For Candidate Dave Shafer on Issue Housing & Urban Development: Supports thoughtful development of remaining land to strengthen the community long-term, including completing projects like the Kalahari Resort and reinvesting in areas like downtown.

Dave is a private investigator and business owner. He works at the private investigation firm he founded. He previously served on the Allen City Council from 2021 to 2024.

Dave Shafer's campaign for Mayor of Allen is his first entry into politics.

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