Denton City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Michael Herron
Candidate for City Council District 1
Michael Herron is running for Denton City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ward Franz, Sunny Busby and Kris Cox.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFounder and president of Rhema Tax Services and founder and senior pastor of Purpose Church of Denton. He was a leadership trainer in the banking industry from 1990 to 2015 and served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1988 to 1996.
Michael Herron did not respond to Community Impact's September 2026 candidate questionnaire before press time. Community Impact · Sep 15, 2026
Where Michael Herron stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
As published by the Denton Record-Chronicle (answers edited lightly)
Said affordable-housing developers should be required to set aside more units at 60% and 30% of area median income.
“The solution is to require affordable-housing developers to designate a higher percentage of units as 60% and 30% AMI.”
Own statementDenton Record-Chronicle
Apartments1 sourced position
As published by the Denton Record-Chronicle (answers edited lightly)
Said he pledged to call for discussion of a temporary moratorium on multifamily permit applications.
“In my campaign materials, I have pledged to call for discussion of a temporary moratorium on the issuance of multifamily permit applications.”
Own statementDenton Record-Chronicle
Homelessness1 sourced position
As published by the Denton Record-Chronicle (answers edited lightly)
Said he would address homelessness by continuing city partnerships with Our Daily Bread and other nonprofits and by seeking money the county committed to the city.
Own statementDenton Record-Chronicle
Budget1 sourced position
As published by Community Impact (answers may be edited for length)
Named sustaining the city budget and a living wage for first responders as top priorities in the May 2026 race.
“Creating a healthy living wage for our first responders who maintain public safety.”
Own statementCommunity Impact · Mar 27, 2026
Economic development1 sourced position
As published by the Denton Record-Chronicle (answers edited lightly)
Said a well-funded economic development corporation that attracts large businesses is the best long-term support for small businesses.
Own statementDenton Record-Chronicle
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Denton City Council, District 1 in May 2026 (lost).
Own statementCity of Denton Ordinance 26-0580 canvassing the May 2, 2026 election (with official results) · May 12, 2026
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