Peter Brown for Mayor, Houston 2009

July 2009

Peter Brown Rolls Out His Blueprint to Prevent Flooding In Houston
July 27, 2009

At-Large City Council Member and candidate for Mayor Peter Brown today unveiled his plan to prevent flooding by tackling its root causes with practical, pro-active measures. Council Member Brown, who successfully fought to implement the city's first Comprehensive Drainage Plan, built on his record of flood prevention with the release of his new plan: "Keep Us Prepared: A Flood Prevention Blueprint For An Even Better Houston."

"I've tackled flooding and drainage issues my entire career and I know we can win the fight against flooding," said Brown. “When I’m mayor, we’ll get this right."

Councilman Brown’s plan has three main elements:

 

Area Ministers Reaffirm their Commitment to Peter Brown: Peter Brown Holds Ministers Breakfast, Draws More Than 100 Ministers and Community Leaders Supporting His Campaign For Mayor

July 21, 2009


At-Large City Councilman and Candidate for Mayor Peter Brown held a breakfast meeting this morning with local ministers and prominent religious and community leaders. Building on his endorsement last fall by more than 100 Houston ministers, Brown’s breakfast this morning featured a discussion of the important issues facing our city, and focused on how Peter Brown will build an even better Houston as mayor.

“I’ll make Houston safer and cut the crime rate, bring new businesses and good-paying jobs to our city, and improve our quality of life with the right standards and smart investments in our future,” said Brown. “To make Houston even better, we need experienced leadership that can get results, and that’s exactly the sort of Mayor I’ll be.”

 

Brown Amasses War Chest of Over $1.7 Million

July 15, 2009

 

Houston, TX—Houston mayoral candidate Peter Brown announced today that he has amassed a war chest of over $1,7 million for his election – more than any other candidate in the race.  Brown’s support continues to grow and his campaign continues to pick up momentum as the candidates head toward the traditional beginning of campaign season.

“We have exceeded our goal,” said Peter Brown.  “Houstonians are responding to my plans to cut crime, bring new jobs to the city and improve our quality of life.  Other candidates might be relying on downtown special interests or  combing San Francisco and New York City for donations, but my campaign is focusing on donors who live and vote right here in Houston – who have a stake in the future of our city.”

The Peter Brown for Mayor Campaign has raised over $477,000 since January first of this year bringing his total cash on hand to $1,756,031.