George for Denton

"I have owned a small print shop in Denton Texas for the past 13 years. I endorse George Ferrie for City Council at Large Place 5. George knows how hard it is in Denton for local business owners. I believe he will find ways to support and help local business thrive. George is someone I have seen lead by example on numerous occasions and put in the work to make Denton better for everyone. I think elected officials leading by example is something this city, state, and country is sorely lacking."

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"I'm a Dentonite through and through, I couldn’t be more thrilled to support George Ferrie for City Council. Being a Denton High School and two-time UNT grad, an adjunct professor, and a small business owner, my roots here run deep. Growing up in Denton tuned me in early to the power and comfort of community. I love this town because we know who we are, we care for our neighbors, and we hold onto hope for a bright future. I support George because they will protect the heart of Denton while seeking input from those neighbors often left out of the conversation. They bring a rare balance to public service: the empathy to listen deeply and the toughness to fight like hell to get things done. I can’t wait to cast my vote for them!"

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A huge thank you to District 2 Council Member Nick Stevens for his proactive leadership. On June 2, he will pitch a temporary moratorium on new AI data center applications. His goal is simple: hit the pause button so we can evaluate if the infrastructure, environmental, and financial impacts of the two already-approved data centers actually align with their projections.
I am heavily in favor of this motion, and have spoken to this at every Forum I've been asked the question. A fundamental rule of city planning is that evaluation must precede entitlement. Right now, unchecked data center expansion is straining our city.
Here is why we need this moratorium:
Fitch Ratings recently revised Denton’s utility outlook to "Negative" due to the massive infrastructure costs required for these facilities, warning this will lead to base rate increases for everyday residents. National studies also show local data center clusters could drive up generation costs by up to 29% by 2030.
To power these 24/7 facilities, Denton relies heavily on the high-emission Denton Energy Center. Furthermore, studies show the massive diesel backup generators used by these data centers drastically spike localized air pollution.
Let’s not forget, Core Scientific built a massive crypto mine here, went bankrupt a year later, and pivoted to AI. Along the way, they benefited from state tax abatements, got deeply discounted access to our publicly funded "Dark Fiber" network, and even forced the city to shrink a planned Solid Waste Transfer Station just to accommodate their expansion.
Finally, this issue highlights a stark contrast in leadership. We cannot rely on reactionary zoning approvals.
In December 2025, my opponent, P&Z Commissioner Erica Garland, voted to approve the specific use permit for the “Denton20" AI data center without demanding a prior cumulative impact study. Yet, just three months later at the March Denia Forum, she told voters:
"I think that getting ahead of this and really looking at what the impact is before we approve these issues is the key."
I don't understand how a leader can vote to approve a massive, high-impact industrial computing facility in the winter, and then campaign in the spring on the necessity of studying the impacts before we approve them.
Denton deserves proactive, consistent governance. It’s time to stop rubber-stamping these projects. Let’s pass the moratorium, audit the true costs, and protect Denton ratepayers. Vote for me for Denton City Council, At-Large Place 5.

RUN OFF ELECTION Early Voting is June 1st-9th, and Election Day is June 13th! Bring 5 friends to the polls, and win this thing!💜

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Yesterday, my opponent shared a post expressing frustration over Denton's affordable housing crisis. She rightly pointed out that our city has handed out too many tax incentives for developments at 80% Area Median Income (AMI), which is simply not affordable for many working families. I completely agree with her on that point. In fact, as she points out, I am the one who originally said it publicly.

She further agreed with my statement that I want teachers, home health aides, and single parents to be able to live comfortably. However, it is deeply frustrating to watch someone use my own advocacy as a talking point, while simultaneously trying to blame me for systemic city failures that I have no legal authority to control.

My opponent pointed to my volunteer role as the Board President of the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (DAHC) as evidence that I have failed to change the system. This demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of how housing in Denton actually works.

There is a common misconception, which my opponent either shares or is exploiting, that the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (DAHC) and the Denton Housing Authority (DHA) are the same entity. They are entirely different (view graphic below).

I am a community volunteer at a non-profit. I do not have the unilateral power to hand out or deny city tax incentives for wealthy developers. That power lies strictly with the City Council. The very body we are both running to join.

During a recent candidate forum, my opponent stated that affordable housing is just a "buzzword people throw around local elections" and that "no one understands what it means."

I had to politely remind her the next day at a forum that it is a concrete, data-driven metric defined by HUD: Spending no more than 30% of a household's income on rent or mortgage and utilities. It is not a buzzword; it is a vital standard for our community's survival, and our leaders need to know the definition of the crisis they are trying to solve.

While I may not have had a vote on the council to stop those bad tax incentives, I have used my capacity as a citizen and volunteer to shape the very changes my opponent is now referencing.

I regularly meet with Denton's Director of Community Services and the Housing Programs Manager to review the data and bring forward the conversations I am having in our neighborhoods.

I publicly advocated before the City Council to finally remove planning and zoning barriers to genuine affordable housing.

I successfully pushed to streamline city applications to cut down on unnecessary pre-development costs. When city departments force developers to continuously spend money on engineers reworking easy fixes that could have been handled in a simple meeting, those massive costs get passed directly onto the developer, who has to make tough choices about how to keep their project affordable. Fixing this pipeline directly creates real affordability.

It takes actual work to move the needle. My opponent highlights her position on the Planning and Zoning Commission to claim she knows how to deliver for working families. Yet, she has served on that commission for less than one year.

Most importantly, when city staff finally brought forward the very affordability changes I (and many other citizens, non-profits, and city staff) worked so hard to help get created, my opponent was absent from the meeting. Denton deserves better than good intentions without results. We deserve leaders who understand the issues, respect the facts, and actually show up to cast their vote when it matters most.

Early voting is June 1st-June 9th, and Election Day is June 13th. I would be honored to earn your vote and represent your voice on Denton City Council, At-Large Place 5.

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" I’ve lived in Denton for over 15 years, and I love the way we show up for each other. In Denton, when there's something you care about, it's not hard to find the voices that also care and join in community to provide support, mutual aid, and bring the strengths each of us have to offer to the causes we know need attention. Through spending over a decade in higher education advocating for immigrant students, q***r students, and serving in front line roles, I've always found comfort in voices like George Ferrie's to show hope to future generations. Being able to point students and friends to PrideDenton and Outreach Denton as ways to find community and belonging is more than a symbol of hope for those who come from places where these resources didn't exist, it's an opportunity to build bridges and to learn about the diverse identities that allow Denton to radiate with life, as I've heard George say recently, to "choose joy."

I'll be voting for George a second time because George Ferrie cares about working people and the communities that breathe life into Denton. George's campaign has repeatedly affirmed my values and the hope I have for the future of Denton. When I really listen to George speak on the issues impacting Denton, I hear them say how these decisions impact working people, our teachers, social workers, counselors, librarians, bartenders, artists, and so many more. People are at the heart of George's campaign, and I think that speaks to why we fundamentally need a social worker on our city council. They've gone out of their way to listen to people from all walks of life, regardless of their backgrounds, to make people feel included and heard.

Choose Joy. Choose George. 💜"

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The last two weeks have been busy, but incredible! My team and I have been out knocking doors, we've put out over 150 signs, and registered voters. I had the chance to attend the swearing in of Councilman-elect Jordan E. Villarreal, Denton City Council, District 1 and Council Member Nick Stevens. Congratulations to you both!

I also attended my husband's Choir Banquet and Spring Choir Concert! So proud of how hard his student's work and their immense talent. Grateful to support Hardy Ferrie's hard work and the impact he makes on his students. Especially honored to hear from parents how much their children have thrived in his choir program and improved their ability to make friends, and be a more well-rounded student.

I also got an opportunity to attend the LULAC Denton Breakfast & Meet City Council Runoff Candidates and speak with members about their concerns. It was very inspiring to see high school and college students be so engaged in the future of the city they love.

We are 16 days away from Early Voting (June 1st - June 9th) and 4 weeks away from Election Day (June 13th). If you can contribute monetarily you can do so at GeorgeForDenton.com/donate

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