Chris Watts has a bachelor's degree in computer science from North Texas State University, a master's degree in counseling and student services from the University of North Texas, and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Previously, he served as a volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Denton County. 

Chris is an attorney and small business owner. He works at his own law practice, where he has been since 2000. He previously worked as a computer programmer and ran a real estate investment company that built, bought, and rehabilitated single- and multifamily properties.

Chris is an attorney and small business owner. He works at his own law practice. He previously worked as a computer programmer and ran a real estate investment company that built, bought, and rehabilitated single- and multifamily properties.

August 13 - MAYOR CHRIS WATTS, CITY OF DENTON - ClubRunner

Denton Mayor Chris Watts Resigns

Chris Watts was elected Mayor of Denton in May 2014. He resigned in 2020. He previously served 3 terms as a City Council member from 2007 to 2013.


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Aims to ease the property-tax burden on residential property owners by establishing a sustainable revenue source to attract large businesses that provide quality jobs and contribute to the tax base.

Supports lowering property taxes for homeowners by attracting businesses that bring jobs and increase tax revenue.

For Candidate Chris Watts on Issue economy: Supports analyzing benefits and risks to ratepayers for data centers prior to approval.

Supports analyzing benefits and risks to ratepayers for data centers prior to approval.

Facilitated the inclusion of minority Chambers of Commerce representatives on the Denton Economic Development Partnership Board for the first time.

- Supports lowering property taxes for homeowners by attracting businesses that bring jobs and increase tax revenue.
- Supports analyzing benefits and risks to ratepayers for data centers prior to approval.
- Facilitated the inclusion of minority Chambers of Commerce representatives on the Denton Economic Development Partnership Board for the first time.

Economy

Supports exploring new, innovative entertainment and recreational opportunities through local and regional public/private partnerships, including a multipurpose entertainment venue and planning for new parks and recreational facilities.

Supports exploring new, innovative entertainment and recreational opportunities, including a multipurpose entertainment venue, new parks, and recreational facilities.

Supports upgrades and enhancements of S. Elm and S. Locust to improve development opportunities in floodplain areas.

Supports restoring funding for social service non-profits after a federal grant was not renewed.

Restored funding for social service non-profits after a federal grant was not renewed.

- Supports exploring new, innovative entertainment and recreational opportunities, including a multipurpose entertainment venue, new parks, and recreational facilities.
- Supports upgrades and enhancements of S. Elm and S. Locust to improve development opportunities in floodplain areas.
- Restored funding for social service non-profits after a federal grant was not renewed.

Public Services

Supports creating a Public Financing Corporation to partner with affordable housing developers, allowing the city to have more input on rental rates and the number of affordable units tailored to community needs.

- Supports creating a Public Financing Corporation to partner with affordable housing developers, allowing the city to have more input on rental rates and the number of affordable units tailored to community needs.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports increased funding for fire and police services, including the construction of new fire stations and a police substation, as well as major renovations to police headquarters.

- Supports increased funding for fire and police services, including the construction of new fire stations and a police substation, as well as major renovations to police headquarters.

Public Safety

Supports increased funding for street repair and maintenance, sidewalks, and utilities.

Supports the installation of a traffic light at Cindy Lane/SH 380 to enhance public safety in collaboration with Denton County and TXDOT.

Supports the addition of innovative, on-demand services to public transportation options.

Supports continuing the partnership with DCTA to ensure the 1/2 cent sales tax is spent on efficient, cost-effective, and convenient public transportation.

- Supports increased funding for street repair and maintenance, sidewalks, and utilities.
- Supports the installation of a traffic light at Cindy Lane/SH 380 to enhance public safety in collaboration with Denton County and TXDOT.
- Supports the addition of innovative, on-demand services to public transportation options.
- Supports continuing the partnership with DCTA to ensure the 1/2 cent sales tax is spent on efficient, cost-effective, and convenient public transportation.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports migrating the City inventory of vehicles from gasoline-powered to electric-powered when practical.

For Candidate Chris Watts on Issue energy-and-environment:  
Aims to ensure effective renewable energy resources while providing affordable utility rates.

Wants to ensure effective renewable energy resources while providing affordable utility rates.

- Supports migrating the City inventory of vehicles from gasoline-powered to electric-powered when practical.
- Wants to ensure effective renewable energy resources while providing affordable utility rates.

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Supports promoting effective and affordable initiatives for homelessness while opposing city-sponsored encampments lacking supportive infrastructure.

For Candidate Chris Watts on Issue public-safety:  
Supports strong backing for police, fire, and EMS by providing necessary personnel, training, equipment, and facilities to meet community growth needs.

 Supports strong backing for police, fire, and EMS by providing necessary personnel, training, equipment, and facilities to meet community growth needs.

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