River Oaks Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jill
Fox
Jill Fox is running for mayor of River Oaks in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Don Istook.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jill FoxYou’re reading
- 02Don Istook
Background
- About
- Member of the River Oaks Parks Board since March 2024 and vice president of the Parks Foundation of River Oaks. She works as operations manager for a local nonprofit in early childhood learning and taught third grade in Fort Worth ISD from 2018 to 2021.
- Campaign website
- www.votejillfox.com
On the record: Jill Fox
5 sourced01Economic development1 sourced position
Says she will focus on economic development, including revitalizing River Oaks Boulevard to attract businesses and expand the tax base.
As Mayor, I will focus on thoughtful economic development, including revitalizing River Oaks Boulevard to attract thriving businesses, expand our tax base, and ease the financial pressure on local homeowners.”
Own statementJill Fox for Mayor of River OaksLink
02Public input1 sourced position
Proposes a regular "Mayor's Musings" update to tell residents about city government, upcoming projects and decisions.
I would also like to establish a regular Mayor's Musings update to keep residents informed about what's happening in the city government, upcoming projects and decisions, and the issues facing our community.”
Own statementJill Fox for MayorLink
03Parks2 sourced positions
As a Parks Board member, made the motion to approve Arteriors Landscape to buy and install playground equipment at McGee Park (passed 5-1, March 2026).
Commission voteCity of River Oaks · Mar 5, 2026Link
As Parks Foundation vice president, moved to spend $900 on two toilets at McGee Park and a playground ribbon cutting (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Commission voteCity of River Oaks · Jun 3, 2026Link
04Questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the VOTE411 (League of Women Voters) questionnaire for River Oaks Mayor.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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