Denton Mayor Chris Watts has resigned from his post, city officials announced Thursday.
During a special called meeting Thursday morning, the City Council passed a resolution accepting his resignation. He will continue serving as mayor until a successor is elected and sworn into office, city officials said.
It has not been stated in city documents why he is leaving, however, The Texas Tribune reported that Watts was appointed as campaign treasurer for a seat in Senate District 30.
He may be a candidate, the Tribune reported.
On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special election on Sept. 29 to replace Sen. Pat Fallon, R-Prosper.
Watts has served as mayor for six years. He served three two-year terms as a council member and was elected as mayor in 2014. Due to the pandemic, the city elections were postponed to Nov. 3, 2020.
