#20 - If You Denton Know the City of Denton Candidates, Now You Do

If You Denton Know the City of Denton Candidates, now you do.Episode DescriptionElection time is here, and this one is huge. Denton voters are filling four council seats and the mayor position, with early voting ending April 28 and election day on May 2. To help the community make informed choices at the ballot box, every candidate was invited onto the show to answer two simple questions: What do you love most about Denton, and what is your vision for the city if elected?This special episode brings together the candidates for Mayor, District 1, District 2, Place 5, and Place 6 in one place. Each conversation is short, focused, and designed to let the candidates speak for themselves. Use this episode as a tool to learn what each candidate values, where they want to take Denton, and how their priorities line up with yours. Then get out and vote.Key Topics CoveredWhat each candidate loves most about the city of DentonEach candidate's vision for Denton if electedThe values and priorities shaping the 2026 city racesPerspectives from candidates running for Mayor, District 1, District 2, Place 5, and Place 6Why local elections matter for Denton's futureA reminder to participate in early voting and election dayTimestamps02:22 Mayor02:37 Chris Watts15:02 Brian Beck27:15 Angela Brewer36:17 District 136:33 Michael Herron42:57 Jordan Villarreal50:47 Kris Cox57:59 District 258:13 Nick Stevens1:05:52 Robert J Archer III1:11:47 Place 51:12:07 George Michael Ferrie1:20:57 Erica Garland1:28:35 Place 61:28:52 Jill JesterVoting InformationEarly voting ends April 28Election day is May 2Seats on the ballot: Mayor, District 1, District 2, Place 5, Place 6For more information, visit https://www.votedenton.gov/election-day-information/current-and-upcoming-election-information/