Wichita Falls, TXVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Wichita Falls Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Scott Poenitzsch

Candidate for Mayor

7 candidates · 4 seats7 sourced positions

Scott Poenitzsch is running for mayor of Wichita Falls in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tim Short.

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President of Delta T Thermal Solutions and owner of Horseshoe Bend Cellars.

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Where Scott Poenitzsch stands: positions on the record

Data centers3 sourced positions

  • as reported by KFDX; not a direct quote

    Said at an Aug. 23 debate that he does not support hyperscale data centers but does support midstream and smaller data centers.

    Forum answerKFDX · Aug 23, 2026

  • Told an Aug. 23 forum that he opposes hyperscale data centers.

    “I want to make it absolutely clear to everybody in this room. I am opposed to hyperscale data centers.”

    Forum answerTimes Record News (via Yahoo News) · Aug 24, 2026

  • Said closed-loop water systems at hyperscale data centers will be opened and some water discharged over time.

    “They will open up the systems, clean the plates and discharge some of that water.”

    Forum answerKFDX · Aug 23, 2026

Economic development1 sourced position

  • Said a main goal is attracting new businesses and investment to Wichita Falls.

    “I think there are opportunities to be more business-friendly.”

    Own statementKAUZ News Channel 6 · Jun 24, 2026

City spending1 sourced position

  • Pledged to invest annual tax dollars in all districts of the city.

    “I’m committed to investing annual tax dollars throughout the city in all districts, including but not limited to the east, the downtown, the north and west sides.”

    Own statementKFDX · Jun 24, 2026

Campaign finance1 sourced position
Past candidacies1 sourced position

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