At-Large Place 5 Council Member· 2026-2029
George Ferrie
Denton
About
George Ferrie's platform centers on improving the quality of life for Denton residents through a focus on affordability, social equity, and public safety. His priorities reflect a commitment to inclusive governance and addressing the economic and safety needs of the community.
Campaign promises (3)
- economyGeorge Ferrie aims to make the city of Denton more affordable for its residents.
- social-policyFerrie has campaigned on a platform focused on increasing equity within the city.
- public-safetyFerrie has pledged to prioritize initiatives that improve public safety in Denton.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 2:14:11
- Avg per meeting
- 10:19
- Segments
- 2730
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Top issues during term (20)
Oversight of Bond-Funded Capital Projects
Could affect how taxpayer dollars are spent and managed on City construction projects.
Ethics Complaint Review
Defending against repeated ethics complaints and related litigation incurs costs of city time and resources.
Data Center Development Code Amendments
A moratorium itself costs nothing, but the city says data centers could eventually double DME's power load and strain water and wastewater systems.
Community Development Grant Management
Determines allocation of federal community development grant funds for local non-profit and housing programs.
Fire Department Promotions Process
Standard operational costs associated with administering civil service promotional examinations.
Group Home Specific Use Permit
None identified for the city.
Historic District Expansion
None at this preliminary discussion stage.
Library Policy and Operational Updates
None.
Tree and Landscape Code Amendments
Developers may face higher mitigation fees and stricter site design requirements, while the city expands its inspection staffing to monitor compliance.
September 2026 Police Entrance Exam Eligibility List
Null
311 Operations Review
Operational changes and donations affect library resource allocation and service delivery.
Multifamily Development Moratorium
Potential short-term impact on local real estate development and permit fee revenues.
Affordable Housing Strategy
Tied to previously approved affordable housing bonds — dollar amounts not yet on the table.
Airport Operations and Planning
Policies set here impact airport revenues and commercial development lease terms.
Bond Issuances for Infrastructure
Extending the bond timeline aims to smooth out property tax rate increases for residents over a longer period.
Halloween Denton 2026 Programming and Public Art
Financial details for the event were scheduled to be presented in the staff report.
Energy Portfolio Management Audit Follow-Up
Future energy procurement costs will be impacted by plan modifications.
Downtown Reinvestment Grant for Dark Age Tattoo
Up to $4,281.25 in grant funding.
Denton Renewable Resource Plan Review and Policy Models
About $7 per month of the average residential electric bill is attributable to the renewable portfolio; the proposed 3% base increase would be offset to keep bills flat.
AI Data Facility Review Process and Firefighter Pension Requests
Unknown — no policy or cost details have been adopted.
Decisions during term (312)
Recorded while Ferrie was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of August 26, 2026 minutes
Letter to City Council requesting rooftop solar incentives for warehouses
Motion for chair to draft the solar letter
Consent agenda approval (items A-Z, minus B and O)
2027 City Council meeting schedule (consent item B, pulled)
Vale Rezoning (Z26-0007a) — R2 to Light Industrial
RHR Group Home Specific Use Permit (S26-0004b) — continued
Chapter 380 incentive policy resolution
Stoke Denton economic development agreement
$57.24 million Utility System Revenue Bonds (SWIFT)
Symetra life and disability insurance contract
Outer Loop alignments B and B2 resolution
TML Region 8 Director election
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton redesignating the methods by which a public information request made pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act may be submitted to the city; adding an additional physical address…
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Board of Ethics.
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Committee on Persons with Disabilities.
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Historic Landmark Commission.
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board.
Consider a nomination/appointment to the Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board.
Voting record (29)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Following discussion, Council Member Rumohr moved to adopt the item as presented.
Council Member Ferrie moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 4.A-N P -AJ.
Following discussion, Council Member Jester moved to adopt the item as presented.
Following discussion, Council Member Rumohr moved to adopt the item as presented.
Consent Agenda Adoption
Denton Development Code Comprehensive Amendment (DCA26-0004a)
TMPA Transmission Asset Purchase and Exchange (6.A)
FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment for Employee Lump-Sum Payments (6.B)
Member Riggs moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Approval of August 24, 2026 Minutes
Member Ferrie moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Approval of August 10, 2026 Minutes
Approval of Consent Agenda (excluding Item Q)
Approval of Third Amendment to UNT Memorandum of Understanding (Consent Item Q)
Approval of Municipal Services Agreement for West Annexation
Approval of Service Plan for West Annexation
Approval of Resolution Placing Proposed Tax Rate on Agenda and Setting Hearings
Approval of Resolution for Data Center Moratorium Hearing Schedule
Approval of Atmos Energy Rate Settlement Ordinance
Approval of Texas Water Development Board Financing Agreement
Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
Approve June 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Airport Advisory Board Nomination (Will Bass)
Planning and Zoning Commission Nomination (Vicki Burr)
Zoning Board of Adjustment Nomination Postponement
Board of Ethics Nomination Postponement
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Agreement
Denial of Bolivar Street Duplex Rezoning (Public Hearing Item 2.B)
Cited concerns over housing density, narrow streets, and neighborhood compatibility.
TMPA Board Representative Appointment (Item 3.D)
Supported alternative nominee Jason Bodor.