Fairview, Texas Mayor John Hubbard apologized for his earlier opposition to the Fairview Texas Temple after touring the Fort Worth Texas Temple, which shares the same floor plan. Hubbard told reporters "it's time for us to move on" and acknowledged his feelings about the project had softened after seeing what the completed building would look like.

The mayor had been among local officials who fought the Church's temple plans through zoning challenges and public hearings, citing traffic and neighborhood impact concerns. The dispute drew national attention as one of the most contentious temple projects in recent Church history, with some opponents filing lawsuits to block construction.

The Fairview temple will stand 4 feet shorter than the Fort Worth building. Construction continues despite the earlier opposition, and the Church has continued to expand its temple footprint in the area. Yahoo News reported Hubbard's comments following the temple tour arranged by Church officials.