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Four Denton Tech Startups to Watch in 2015
When I came into office in 2011, no one was talking about a “Denton tech scene.” I recall pitching the idea of a Creative Tech Economy Initiative to the Denton Chamber of Commerce and the city’s...
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City Council Preview – April 7, 2015
With a 1pm start time and 9 Public Hearings on the docket, this week’s Denton City Council meeting is likely to head into Wednesday morning. We kick things off with a Work Session at 1pm followed by...
View ArticleMy Campaign Finance Report Ending 3/31/15
In an effort to be fully transparent during this election, I’m posting my most recent Campaign Finance Report online. This is for the period ending March 31, 2015. Kevin Roden’s Campaign Finance Report...
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I Need Your Help – Email Obtained Shows Who’s Behind Opposition
Remember the deluge of ridiculous mailers that came out in the lead-up to the November 2014 election and when this now famous “Hopes and Dreams Killer” one made its round? The same folks who were...
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Let’s Make Denton Neighborhoods Remarkable
I’m proud of my record of investing in Denton’s neighborhoods. I initiated the Neighborhood Empowerment Grant Program which earmarks $50,000 a year in grants to neighborhoods with great ideas. I...
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Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be this Guy
We’ve failed as a community when one of our wayward youth grows up to find pleasure in attacking people like this. Let’s make sure none of our babies grow up to be the guy who put this together or the...
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The Devolution of Democracy and the Future of Denton
It’s been quite the exciting week on the campaign trail for reelection. One day I was accused of creating a downtown “skid row” by bringing in all the bars, saloons, and honkey tonks. The very next...
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The Stakes are High for this Denton City Council Election – Why you should vote
Today is the start of early voting for this year’s Denton City Council elections. Go here to find out where and when you can vote. The Denton you love doesn’t just happen by accident. It’s the result...
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City Council Preview – May 5, 2015
Today’s Denton City Council meeting begins with a 1pm Work Session followed by a 6:30pm Regular Session. Go here to find the entire agenda with backup information. Here are some items of interest… TREE...
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Big Ideas for Denton – Recap of Bloomberg Grant Pitches
Denton is deserving of big ideas. And we have an innovative, creative, and ambitious citizenry full of them. You might recall last year’s Ideas for the City forum we held at Rubber Gloves, where...
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Why in the Heck is the City Council Considering Repealing the Fracking Ban?
I voted to adopt the frack ban back on July 15 when the citizens first brought it to the council. I voted for the ban in the voting booth in November. I continue to think that major petrochemical...
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City Council Preview – June 2, 2015
The Denton City Council will meet today at 2pm for a Work Session followed by a 6:30pm Regular Session, both at City Hall at 215 East McKinney Street. Go here to see the full agenda with backup...
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Crossing Denton: The Strange Ways of Downtown Crosswalk Signals
If you walk around downtown on a regular basis, you have no doubt realized the irregularities of the crosswalk signals. Some are by design and some are simply accidental problems to address. I set out...
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City Council Preview – June 16, 2015
Prepare yourself for what is likely to be another long Denton City Council meeting this week as we meet for a Work Session at 1pm followed by a 6:30pm Regular Session. Go here for the full agenda with...
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Making St. James AME Church More Accessible and Rethinking the Role of Local...
St. James AME Church is the oldest African American Church in Denton and the 3rd oldest African American Church in the state of Texas. This church’s rich history is intimately intertwined with the...
View ArticleHelp Shape Denton: Volunteer for a City Board or Commission
I recall meeting my Councilwoman for tea about 7 years ago at Panera Bread. I wanted to introduce my family to her, Charlye Heggins, and express my interest in helping her out and serving the city in...
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SE Denton Back to School Day – August 15
The annual SE Denton Back to School event is coming up on August 15 from 10am to 1pm at the MLK Rec Center. The goal is to help the families who have the most needs, so please spread the word to those...
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City Council Preview – July 21, 2015
After a few weeks off for regular council meetings, the Denton City Council swings back into action with an anticipated long meeting. We start at 11am for our Work Session followed by our 6:30pm...
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Rethinking the Reverse Setback Dilemma
How to deal with reverse setbacks, the distance the city allows development to encroach upon an existing well site, is probably the most difficult question facing the city council as we amend our gas...
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City Council Preview – Writing a Gas Well Ordinance in a post-HB40 Texas –...
The Denton City Council will meet at 1pm on Tuesday for a Work Session followed by a 6:30pm Regular Session. Go here to see the full agenda with backup for this meeting. While there are other topics...
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