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George Michael Ferrie Jr. earned their bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas, and their master's degree in social work from Walden University. They are married to their husband, Clint, and live in Denton, Texas. 

George is a clinical social worker. He is also the president of the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation. 

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George is a clinical social worker at Radiant Counseling & Wellness Collective, a mental health collective they co-founded. They are also the president of the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation. They previously worked as a secondary social worker at Lewisville Independent School District, a certified nursing assistant at Medical City Denton, and a mental health technician at Mayhill Hospital. 

George Michael Ferrie Jr.'s campaign for Denton city council member, at-large Place 5, is his first time running for public office.

George's campaign for Denton City Council member is their first run for public office.

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Supports protecting local businesses from displacement, ensuring infrastructure-first growth, and applying fair work standards to city-funded projects.

- Supports protecting local businesses from displacement, ensuring infrastructure-first growth, and applying fair work standards to city-funded projects.

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As of March 31, 2026, George Michael Ferrie Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Prioritizes scaling Permanent Supportive Housing and expanding eviction-prevention programs to keep vulnerable individuals safely housed.

Advocates for updating the housing tax credit to prioritize housing development for low-income housing.

- Prioritizes scaling Permanent Supportive Housing and expanding eviction-prevention programs to keep vulnerable individuals safely housed.
- Advocates for updating the housing tax credit to prioritize housing development for low-income housing.

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Believes in implementing an infrastructure-first development ordinance that requires developers to complete impact studies and fund necessary upgrades.

Plans to implement an infrastructure-first development ordinance that requires developers to complete impact studies and fund necessary upgrades.

- Plans to implement an infrastructure-first development ordinance that requires developers to complete impact studies and fund necessary upgrades.

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George Michael Ferrie Jr.

Prioritizes protecting local businesses from displacement and ensuring infrastructure-first growth.

Supports deeply affordable housing, scaling Permanent Supportive Housing, and reforming homelessness response using housing-first practices.

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George Ferrie has lived in Denton since 2005. They earned their bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas, and their Master's of Social Work from Walden University. They are married to their husband, Clint. 

George's campaign for Denton city council member is their first run for public office.

Supports updating the housing tax credit to prioritize housing development for low-income housing.

- Prioritizes scaling Permanent Supportive Housing and expanding eviction-prevention programs to keep vulnerable individuals safely housed.
- Supports updating the housing tax credit to prioritize housing development for low-income housing.

Supports implementing an infrastructure-first development ordinance that requires developers to complete impact studies and fund necessary upgrades.

- Supports implementing an infrastructure-first development ordinance that requires developers to complete impact studies and fund necessary upgrades.

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