Denton City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Ward Franz
Candidate for City Council District 1
Ward Franz is running for Denton City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sunny Busby, Michael Herron and Kris Cox.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer Missouri state representative and former director of the Missouri Division of Tourism. His campaign site also lists roles as chief of staff to the Missouri lieutenant governor and executive director of the Ozarks Medical Center Foundation.
- Campaign website
- www.wardfranzfordenton.com
Where Ward Franz stands: positions on the record
Infrastructure1 sourced position
As published by Community Impact (answers may be edited for length)
Named District 1 streets, sidewalks and infrastructure as his first priority, along with safer roads, transportation and support for city employees and local businesses.
“I want to take better care of District 1’s streets, sidewalks and infrastructure.”
Own statementCommunity Impact · Sep 15, 2026
Growth1 sourced position
As published by Community Impact (answers may be edited for length)
Called keeping up with growth while protecting what makes Denton special the city's biggest challenge.
“I believe Denton’s biggest challenge is keeping up with our growth while protecting what makes this city special.”
Own statementCommunity Impact · Sep 15, 2026
Fiscal policy1 sourced position
His campaign site says he is running to champion fiscal responsibility and to spend taxpayer dollars efficiently on high-impact infrastructure projects.
Own statementWard Franz campaign site
Approach1 sourced position
As reported by the Denton Record-Chronicle
Wrote in his campaign announcement that being new to Denton means he is not beholden to special interests or political factions.
“Most Denton residents are not living at the political extremes.”
Own statementDenton Record-Chronicle
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Missouri House of Representatives, District 151 in 2010 as a Republican candidate (won).
Own statementMissouri Secretary of State · Nov 2, 2010
Resignation1 sourced position
Resigned as director of the Missouri Division of Tourism (November 2019).
Own statementMissouri Ethics Commission · Mar 13, 2020
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