Statement From Peter Brown On New Study Showing Benefits of Tier One University
October 16, 2009
Houston City Council Member and Candidate for Mayor Peter Brown released the following statement in response to a new study from The Perryman Group showing that making the University of Houston a Tier One school could create more than a million new, good-paying jobs:
"This study provides another clear example of the tremendous benefit to be had all across our city from Tier One status for the University of Houston. It further confirms the role the University will play in sparking innovation, economic development, and in providing students with the opportunity to succeed. But perhaps most urgently in these difficult economic times, this report shows the role our investment in the University of Houston will play in creating new jobs and keeping our city working. With unemployment levels continuing to rise, we need to be much more proactive about investing in our economy – to secure opportunity for the future, and preserve it for the present. As a proud alumni of the University, I know I’ll be voting for Proposition 4, and I strongly encourage all Houstonians to do the same."
The study referenced is available here: http://bit.ly/
As a successful businessman, Peter Brown has the experience Houston needs in our next mayor. A U.S. Army Veteran born and raised in Houston, Peter built his own small business into a successful national firm. He knows how to make a business thrive, and he knows how to get results. As Mayor, he’ll use those skills to improve our city – protecting our tax dollars with a more effective, efficient and accountable approach to government. He’ll make smart investments to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and attract more businesses and more jobs to Houston. As a City Council Member, Brown saved taxpayers millions by reworking city building plans, cutting government waste, and championing conservation efforts. Brown has the experience and vision to build an even better Houston. We need a Mayor who will get results, and Peter Brown is that leader.