A Roadmap for a thriving,
Unified Denton
Moving beyond division to deliver data-driven solutions and compassionate leadership.
Real affordability
with compassion
Denton is facing a housing crisis that cannot be solved by "abundance" alone if that abundance only serves developers. George’s philosophy is pro-housing, but he draws a firm line at projects that ignore Denton’s actual workforce. Leveraging his experience as President of the Denton County Affordable Housing Corporation, George will prioritize:
Deep Affordability: Focusing on housing for those at 30–50% AMI, ensuring teachers, service workers, and seniors aren't priced out.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): Scaling models like the upcoming 84-unit DAHC project that integrates housing with on-site mental health and job training.
Eviction Prevention: Expanding legal and rental assistance programs to keep families in their homes.
Denton Housing Affordability
Data shows that the starting salary of DISD Teachers is $60,500, based on the department of Housing & Urban Development 30% of your gross wages should be set aside for rent and utilities. In Denton our average rent is $1,725 and an average of $261.92 per month in utilities in 2026 based on city projections. This totals $1,986.92 per month which is $474.92 more per month than a teacher can afford.
The Challenge: Rapid Growth without Housing Diversity
Denton is currently recognized as one of the top 15 largest-gaining cities in the United States according to the latest U.S. Census data. While this growth signals a vibrant, desirable community, our infrastructure and housing market are struggling to keep pace.
We are seeing a "tug-of-war" between fostering economic expansion and ensuring equity for our neighbors. Currently, nearly half of Denton households are considered low-income, yet our housing supply remains dominated by developer-driven projects that prioritize "luxury" over true affordability.
George’s vision is not about stopping growth; it’s about managing growth with compassion and data. * Mandating Diversity: Updating the housing tax credit policy to prioritize developers who build for the 30–50% AMI gap, rather than rewarding projects that only serve the 80% AMI bracket.
Closing the Gap: Scaling Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) that integrates supportive services (e.g. mental health and job training), moving people from chronic homelessness to stable, thriving lives.
Infrastructure-First: Ending the practice of approving massive developments before we have confirmed traffic, water, and utility capacity. Growth should pay for growth—not burden existing neighbors.
infrastructure-first:
Growth that serves you
As an owner of two Denton small business, George knows that a thriving economy requires stability and fair play. We must stop approving massive developments based on "projected" capacity and start putting our infrastructure first.
No More Infrastructure Shortcuts: Implementing an Infrastructure-First Ordinance that requires completed traffic, water, and utility studies before any major development approval.
Protecting Local Business: Requiring Small Business Impact Reviews for large developments and launching a City Master Lease Program to stabilize rents for legacy shops.
Denton First Procurement: Establishing a 25% minimum local procurement requirement to keep tax dollars in our community.
Infrastructure-first flow
Study →
Capacity →
Confirmed →
Approval
Study → Capacity → Confirmed → Approval
your voice is denton’s power
Infrastructure-first policies and worker protections start at the ballot box. Ensure you are ready for the May 2, 2026, City Council Election.
Last Day to Register: April 2, 2026
Early Voting Starts: April 20, 2026
A Worker-Centered, Compassionate Community
George’s work as a licensed clinical social worker provides the roadmap for a safer, more unified Denton. They believe in dismantling failing systems and replacing them with practical, community-led care.
Compassionate Homeless Response: Reforming shelter operations to align with "housing-first" best practices, eliminating punitive bed lotteries, and investing in street outreach that actually delivers services.
Protecting Workers: Requiring prevailing wages and safety standards on all city-funded projects while supporting the right to organize without interference.
Investing in Public Spaces: Building on 6 years of service on the Parks Board to preserve our tree canopy and ensure developers pay their fair share for green spaces.
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