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Denton City Council Place 7 Mayor

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    Stephen P. Dillenberg
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    Gerard Hudspeth
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    Luc Wedgeworth
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Biographical Information

What should be the primary role of a Council member?

What are your plans or priorities for future economic development?

If elected, what three steps would you take to put the city on a firmer financial footing?

How would you describe your commitment to governmental transparency?

What are your plans to have regular public meetings, and other methods of communications, with your constituents?

What is the primary issue of concern that motivates you to enter the race for Council?

If you received a $1 million grant to use for the city any way you wanted, what would you do with it and why?

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Mailing Address PO Box 1045
Denton, TX 76202
Campaign Phone 940-206-9655
Occupation Sales
Education Associate Degree (North Central Texas College) , Bachelor Degree (University North Texas)
Experience Mayor of Denton since 2020, Former Council member, VP Metroplex Mayors
As Mayor, I need to focus on things under the City of Denton's care and control. As Mayor, my responsibility is to have an excellent working relationship with our other governmental bodies. I regularly attend schools (charter & public) to volunteer and meet with staff and elected officials. We have quarterly meetings to discuss ways the City can be of service and how we can work together to serve Denton better.
Denton has a rich talent pool in terms of human capital. Our human capital should be leveraged as an economic development tool to attach career-type jobs. Our greatest need is good-paying career jobs so fewer Dentonites have to drive to Dallas, Fort Worth, or Frisco to support their families. Families move here for our quality of life. Creating better-paying jobs reduces stress on our roadways, creates more family time, and encourages multi-modal forms of transportation (sidewalks & bike trails). I will continue to support economic development efforts that enhance our quality of life.
If re-elected, I would continue attracting business to Denton to increase property and sales tax revenue. I would also continue to work against wasteful spending on litigation ($3 million over the last 2 years). Lastly, I would improve process efficiency, which will allow city staff to do more without raising costs.
During my first two terms as Mayor, I have advocated for transparency. At my request, the city staff now includes the names of council members and how they voted on each ordinance.
I plan to continue what I have been doing for the previous two terms. I regularly speak at Denton ISD schools, events, and conferences. I also regularly attend city events and collegiate events to ensure I interact with the public regularly.
My love of Denton is my primary motivation for seeking a third term as Mayor of my hometown. My primary concerns are public safety, roads, and making sure taxpayers do not overpay.
Public safety is the city's core responsibility, and that is what I would focus on. The exact use would vary depending on a number of variables.
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