Paul Meltzer announces he won't seek reelection; puts support behind a newcomer for Denton City Council

Mayor Pro Tem Paul Meltzer, who first won the seat for District 3 last year, announced via social media that he would not be seeking a second term in the spring.

“I know it’s a bit early in the cycle to make a statement like this, but I wanted to give others plenty of time to get out, knock on doors and make their cases to the public,” Meltzer wrote in his Oct. 1 social media posts. “I’ve decided not to run for re-election next year. There are many outstanding, capable people in District 3, some of whom have spent years volunteering in public service roles and who would make great council members.”