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Chris Watts
Mayor2026-2030
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
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 1:18:51
- Avg per meeting
- 11:16
- Segments
- 1957
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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Watts was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved5-0Sep 22, 2026
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget
approved6-0Sep 15, 2026
FY 2026-27 Budget Priorities & CPC Allocations
approved6-0Sep 15, 2026
FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment for Employee Lump Sum Payments
approved6-0Aug 18, 2026
Consider approval of the minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting, August 5, 2026 Special Called Meeting, and August 8, 2026 Budget Workshop.
approved5-0Jul 27, 2026
Wastewater Rate Ordinance and FY 2026-27 Budget
approved5-0Jul 27, 2026
Electric Rate Ordinance and FY 2026-27 Budget
approved5-0Jul 27, 2026
Solid Waste Rate Ordinance and FY 2026-27 Budget
approved5-0Jul 27, 2026
Water Rate Ordinance and FY 2026-27 Budget
approved5-0Jul 27, 2026
Drainage Fund FY 2026-27 Budget
approved5-0Jul 27, 2026
Customer Service Fund FY 2026-27 Budget
Voting record (0)(Budget)
No votes found matching Budget.
In the news (3)
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