2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Lakia Works is from Baltimore, Maryland. She has a bachelor's degree from Morgan State University. She and her husband, Byron, have a daughter.

Town Council - Fairview, Texas

Lakia Works is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. She has a bachelor's degree from Morgan State University. She has a husband and daughter. 

Lakia is a strategic initiative leader at Workday. She previously worked in human resources. 

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Lakia currently works as a senior business process analyst at Workday, Inc. in Frisco, Texas. She previously worked as a global people systems analyst at McAfee, as an human resources manager at Avantor, and at York Risk, as well as a global human resources systems analyst at Micro Focus, Mitel, and Anderson Merchandisers.

Lakia is currently a member of the Fairview Town Council. She previously served for five years on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Lakia is currently a member of the Fairview Town Council. 

As of April 1, 2026, Lakia Works’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supports preserving the unique character of Fairview while ensuring growth is thoughtful and aligned with the town's long-term vision.

- Supports preserving the unique character of Fairview while ensuring growth is thoughtful and aligned with the town's long-term vision.

Public Services

Believes in strictly enforcing ordinances to protect neighborhoods, and as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner, gained technical expertise in vetting development.

Supports maintaining Fairview’s "unique charm" while promoting "smart growth, transparency, and inclusive community engagement."

Housing & Urban Development

Supports strict enforcement of ordinances that protect neighborhoods and prioritizes residents' interests.

- Supports strict enforcement of ordinances that protect neighborhoods and prioritizes residents' interests.

Public Safety

Lists infrastructure and transportation as top priorities.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Lakia Works

Lakia Works is from Baltimore, Maryland. She has a bachelor's degree from Morgan State University. She and her husband, Byron, have a daughter. 

Lakia is currently a member of the Fairview Town Council.

Lakia is a strategic initiatives lead at Workday. She previously worked in human resources before transitioning into the global tech industry. 

Lakia is currently a member of the Fairview Town Council. She previously served on the Fairview Planning and Zoning Board for five years.

Isaac Brickman

Pavel Tantchev

Graham Shirley

Ryan Riyad's campaign for Fairview town council member, seat 6, is his first time running for public office.

Boards and Commissions - Fairview, Texas

Ryan Riyad for Fairview Town Council - Seat 6 | Good Party

Voters Guides - League of Women Voters of Collin County

As of April 1, 2026, Ryan Riyad did not have a website or any information online.

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Ryan Riyad

As of April 1, 2026, Ryan Riyad’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ryan is a software engineer at Lakia Works.

Ryan is a candidate for Fairview town council member, Seat 6.

Mauricio Mendez

- A town council member is an elected official who serves on the governing body of a town and is responsible for making local laws and policy decisions.

- The town council adopts ordinances, resolutions, and regulations that guide how the town operates.

- Council members approve the town’s budget, set priorities for public spending, and oversee services such as infrastructure, public safety, and community development.

- The council makes decisions about zoning, land use, and development projects, shaping how the town grows and is organized.

- Town council members may also hire and oversee a city or town manager, depending on the form of government.

- In Texas, council members are typically elected to serve fixed terms, and election structures may vary by town.

An official who sets local policies and budgets.

Fairview Town Council Member

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