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George Ferrie

At-Large Place 5 Council Member2026-2029

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)

  • economy
    George Ferrie aims to make the city of Denton more affordable for its residents.
  • social-policy
    Ferrie has campaigned on a platform focused on increasing equity within the city.
  • public-safety
    Ferrie has pledged to prioritize initiatives that improve public safety in Denton.

At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
44:05
Avg per meeting
11:01
Segments
843

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓Mar 2026[58]

Group Home Specific Use Permit

Unknown at this time.

critical→Apr 2026[40]

Comprehensive Financial Policy Development

Aimed at stabilizing utility rates and protecting the city's high credit ratings.

critical↑Apr 2026[38]

Bond Issuances for Infrastructure

Involves multi-million dollar bond issuances and debt service allocations impacting municipal credit and taxpayer obligations.

high↑Sep 2026[37]

Ethics Complaint Review

None.

critical↓Feb 2026[34]

Comprehensive Plan Implementation

Encourages commercial development and retail tax generation along the US 380 corridor.

critical↑Aug 2026[30]

City Budget and Utility Fee Schedule

Total expenditure of $8,000 allocated from existing mayor and council contingency accounts.

critical↑Sep 2026[30]

Civil Service Interim Leadership Appointment

None directly associated beyond existing personnel budgets.

high↑Feb 2026[29]

Public Art Project Updates

Funded through existing municipal budgets and capital improvement bond allocations.

high↑May 2026[25]

Public Utilities Board Meeting Cancellation

No direct financial impact, but ensures proper functioning of the board.

critical↓Feb 2026[25]

Ethics Code Training

The board noted that each complaint process incurs costs to the city and taxpayers.

critical→Mar 2026[24]

Data Center Load Management

Could affect potential economic development revenues and future infrastructure upgrade costs.

high→Mar 2026[23]

Airport Operations and Planning

Settlement terms govern the resolution of the lease obligations.

critical↑Apr 2026[22]

Public Safety Recruitment

Testing and recruitment costs are part of the police department's budgeted operations.

critical↑Sep 2026[22]

Data Center Development Code Amendments

Could affect commercial property values and municipal utility revenues from large power users.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Annexation and Zoning Procedures

MUDs fund major infrastructure upfront through bond debt repaid by district property assessments, impacting long-term municipal service delivery.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Library Budget and Accreditation

Provides data on the economic return of library investments for the city.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

September 2026 Police Entrance Exam Eligibility List

Recruitment and hiring operations are budgeted within the Police Department's annual personnel allocations.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Tree and Landscape Code Amendments

Changes could increase mitigation fees for developers removing protected trees, while encouraging native plantings and water-efficient site designs.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Energy Portfolio Management Audit Follow-Up

No direct financial impact; procedural enhancements improve operational risk controls.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Affordable Housing Strategy

Impacts the allocation of local and federal housing grant funds across Denton County.

Decisions during term (266)

Recorded while Ferrie was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items (excluding pulled items)

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of Consent Item F (Energy Trading and Risk Management Software)

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of Consent Item N (Solid Waste Disposal Contract with Parker Waste Services)

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Recommendation of USIC Locating Services Utility Locating Contract

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Recommendation of Wholesale Transmission Charges Payment

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Recommendation of Tax-Preferred Obligation Reimbursement Ordinance

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue…

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dallas for an Operational Yield Study of…

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment Number Two (2) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Yellow…

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with Wise County, providing for a discount…

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the Town of Little Elm, providing for a…

approvedOct 1, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approvedOct 1, 2026

Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center Expansion Public Art Evaluation Committee Appointments

approvedOct 1, 2026

Consider approval of the minutes from the August 26, 2026, meeting.

approvedOct 1, 2026

Consider, hold discussion, and take action on the appointment of the Interim Acting Civil Service Commission Director according to Chapter 143.012.

approvedOct 1, 2026

Hold discussion and take action on the proposed 2027 Source Material List for the Fire Department promotional examinations.

approvedSep 30, 2026

Approval of August 26, 2026 Minutes

approvedSep 30, 2026

July 22, 2026 EDPB Meeting Minutes

Voting record (15)

11 yes4 no

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In the news (3)