City of Denton
Councilmember, District 1 – Unexpired Term
Michael Herron
Nonpartisan- On ballot as
- Michael Herron
- Current role
- Founder and president, Rhema Tax Services; founder and senior pastor, Purpose Church of Denton
- Background
- B.S. in business management, University of Phoenix (2007) (per April 2026 Denton Record-Chronicle candidate Q&A)
- MBA, University of Phoenix (2009) (per same Q&A)
- U.S. Army Reserve (1988–96) (per same Q&A)
- Attended Denton public schools, K-12 (per campaign)
- Experience
- Ran for this seat (May 2, 2026 election); 29% of the vote
- Leadership trainer, banking-industry executives and upper-level management (1990–2015) (per April 2026 Q&A)
- Top priorities
- Pledges on his campaign site (undated; also his site in the May 2026 race for this seat): "Protect neighborhoods from inappropriate development."
- Same undated pledge list: "Support Police, Fire and EMS in personnel, equipment, training and mental & physical health & wellness needs."
- Same undated pledge list: "Call for discussion of a temporary moratorium on multi-family permit applications."
- Same undated pledge list: "Reduce the tax rate by shrinking expenditures, expanding revenue sources through Economic Development (ED)."
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: Campaign site pledge (undated; also his site in the May 2026 race for this seat): "Reduce the tax rate by shrinking expenditures, expanding revenue sources through Economic Development (ED)."
- Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site pledge (undated; also his site in the May 2026 race for this seat): "Protect neighborhoods from inappropriate development."
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: Campaign site pledge (undated; also his site in the May 2026 race for this seat): "Support Police, Fire and EMS in personnel, equipment, training and mental & physical health & wellness needs."
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- michaelherronfordenton.com
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