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Mayor· 2026-2030
Chris Watts
Denton
About
Chris Watts' platform centered on managing Denton's rapid growth, specifically focusing on the oversight of data center developments. He prioritized transparency in campaign finance and addressed key urban development challenges facing the city.
Campaign promises (3)
- developmentChris Watts campaigned on addressing the regulation and impact of data centers within the city.Related votes
- developmentWatts focused his platform on managing city development and growth strategies.
- transparencyWatts addressed concerns regarding campaign finance transparency and practices.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:02
- Avg per meeting
- 10:30
- Segments
- 2225
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Top issues during term (1)(Community)
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Watts was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved4-0Oct 13, 2026
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton dissolving the Community Partnership Committee; and providing an effective date.
approved4-0Oct 13, 2026
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. providing for…
approved5-0Sep 22, 2026
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 14, 2026 meeting absence of a Community Services Advisory Committee Member; and providing an effective date.
approved6-0Aug 18, 2026
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Community Services Advisory Committee.
approved6-0Aug 18, 2026
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving guidelines for the City of Denton Homebuyer Assistance Program; authorizing the expenditure of Federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment…
approved6-0Aug 18, 2026
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the Minor Home Repair Program; authorizing the expenditure of federal Community Development Block Grant Funds for projects meeting the program guidelines and…
Voting record (0)(Community)
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In the news (4)
Denton Record-ChronicleJun 18, 2026
Meet the candidates: Beck, Brewer, Childs and Watts in the race for Denton mayor
CBS NewsJun 15, 2026
Chris Watts takes Denton mayor's race by 47 votes in tight runoff election, final but unofficial returns show
Community ImpactMay 2, 2026
Race for Denton mayor heads to runoff between Chris Watts, Brian Beck
CBS NewsNov 24, 2020