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Denton
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Women's Club Building Lease

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Community sentiment

Supportive (13)Opposed (5)Concerned (4)Neutral (2)

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Public comments
24
Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.

Public comments (24)

ConcernedSean TreatMay 5, 2026

Urged council to table the Women's Club lease vote to allow community dialogue on Quakertown reconciliation.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 2:43:34 →
SupportivePat RinkeMay 5, 2026

Supported approving the lease, noting the club provides affordable venue rentals and community service.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 2:45:06 →
OpposedLouise GriffithMay 5, 2026

Asked council to postpone the lease vote to address historical injustices related to Quakertown.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 2:45:31 →
NeutralReginald Thomas LoganMay 5, 2026

Requested postponement of the lease to incorporate the building into the 2040 Quakertown Park vision.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 2:52:53 →
OpposedFrances PunchMay 5, 2026

Expressed opposition to the lease renewal and questioned the transparency and lack of public input.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:00:17 →
OpposedTanya GilbeauMay 5, 2026

Encouraged a no vote or tabling of the lease to ensure transparency and stakeholder input.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:04:23 →
OpposedAndrea BerryMay 5, 2026

Discussed historical displacement, racial disparities, and the need for accountability and community engagement regarding Quakertown land.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:14:21 →
OpposedElizabeth DarvinMay 5, 2026

Advocated for tabling the lease to allow the Black community and Quakertown descendants a voice.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:16:04 →
SupportivePhyllis MintonMay 5, 2026

Shared positive experiences with the Women's Club and supported lease extension.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:21:28 →
SupportiveMary Beth Rinky DoyleMay 5, 2026

Supported the lease renewal, emphasizing decades of volunteer work and community service by the club.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:21:49 →
ConcernedMichael HerronMay 5, 2026

Urged council to postpone the lease vote for 60 days to facilitate community reconciliation and planning.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:26:16 →
SupportiveGreg JohnsonMay 5, 2026

Supported lease renewal, emphasizing the building's role as an affordable venue utilized by diverse groups.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:34:19 →
SupportiveLeah JohnsonMay 5, 2026

Supported lease renewal, highlighting the club's welcoming environment and affordable venue access.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:34:19 →
NeutralLiam Gomb WhitefieldMay 5, 2026

Requested additional time for community discussion regarding the lease.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:37:49 →
SupportivePeyton SwickMay 5, 2026

Supported lease renewal as recognition of a century of community investment by Denton women.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:38:12 →
ConcernedJordan E. VillarrealMay 5, 2026

Urged council to postpone the lease renewal to allow transparent engagement with Southeast Denton and Quakertown descendants.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:39:12 →
SupportiveKimberly ThaggartMay 5, 2026

Supported lease renewal, detailing financial and volunteer efforts by members to maintain the building.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:40:40 →
SupportiveDiana Cheek DuncloughMay 5, 2026

Supported lease renewal while acknowledging the importance of honoring Quakertown's history.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:42:38 →
SupportiveJanet SheltonMay 5, 2026

Supported the lease renewal, recalling personal memories of the building as a community asset.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:47:18 →
SupportiveLindsay MillerMay 5, 2026

Supported lease renewal, noting multi-generational family involvement and ongoing maintenance costs.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:49:42 →
ConcernedGeorge FerrieMay 5, 2026

Raised questions regarding fair market valuation, public engagement, and exploring alternative community uses.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 6:26:20 →
SupportiveMichelle JonesMay 5, 2026

Supported lease renewal, citing charitable events hosted at the building that benefit local nonprofits.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 3:56:38 →
SupportiveClay RiggsMay 5, 2026

Supported lease renewal, detailing club-funded construction and ongoing collaboration requirements in the lease.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 4:05:17 →
SupportiveKaren RiggsMay 5, 2026

Urged lease renewal, highlighting open community access, nonprofit fundraising, and historic preservation by the club.

City Council — May 5, 2026 · 4:02:41 →