Denton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Chris Watts
Mayor (Place 7); elected in the June 13, 2026 runoffCity of Denton ordinance canvassing the June 13, 2026 runoff election · Jun 23, 2026
Chris Watts (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Denton City Council after the election.
Denton mayor, elected to Place 7 in the June 13, 2026 runoff election.
Where Chris Watts stands: positions on the record
Data centers2 sourced positions
As reported by KERA
Supported directing staff to pursue a temporary data center moratorium alongside development code changes (direction given 4-3, Aug. 2026).
Council voteKERA · Aug 5, 2026
Voted yes on a resolution starting the notice and hearing process for a data center moratorium (passed 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteDenton City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and a property tax rate of $0.548485 per $100, down from $0.595420 (both passed unanimously, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCommunity Impact
On the ballot this time
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