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DENTON Ryan Adams • (940) 349-8565 • Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
Denton Mayor Chris Watts Resigns
The Denton City Council Accepts Resignation; Service to Continue Until Successor is Elected
DENTON, TX,Aug. 27, 2020—After more than 12 years of service to the City of Denton
community Chris Watts has resigned as Mayor of the City of Denton. Mayor Watts announced
his intention to resign in a letter(attached) delivered to the City Secretary on Monday, Aug. 24.
While having resigned the position effective Thursday, Aug. 27, in accordance with state law
Mayor Watts will continue serving in his role until a successor is elected and sworn into office.
During the Thursday, Aug. 27 City Council Special Called meeting, the Denton City Council
passed a resolution accepting Mayor Watts' resignation.
"It has been an honor to serve this city over the previous 12 years, six of those as Mayor" said
Mayor Watts. "I'm truly blessed to have had the opportunity to lead this unique place I call
home. As a Council and as a community,we've built the foundation for success and as I look
toward the conclusion of my service to our city, I'm confident that Denton's future is both bright
and boundless."
Mayor Watts has been a steadfast and dedicated public servant for the City of Denton for more
than 12 years. Initially serving for three 2-year terms as a Council member representing District
4, he was elected as the City's 46th Mayor in 2014. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,the
municipal election was postponed to Nov. 3, 2020, with Mayor Watts continuing his service
beyond the expected May 2020 conclusion of his term. The City values and appreciates his many
years of committed service to the Denton community.
Contact: Ryan Adams, (940) 349-8565,Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
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RECEIVED
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City Secretary, SecretarYs Off ce
City of Denton
105 E. Mckinney
Denton, Texas 76201
RE: Resignation,
Madam City Secretary,
Please accept this letter as my official resignation of office of Mayor for the City of Denton
Texas effective Thursday, August 27, 2020. Additionally,please schedule a special called
meeting for the City of Denton City Council for Thursday August 27, 2020 to accept said
resignation.
Additionally,pursuant to the Article 16 section 17 of the Texas Constitution which states
"Except as provided by Subsection(b) of this section, all officers of this State shall continue
to perform the duties off their offices until their successors shall be duly qualified", I shall
continue to perform the duties of my office until my successor shall be duly qualified.
Respectfully,
Chris Watts
Mayor City of Denton.