May 2009
See What Peter Sees
May 18, 2009
Peter has spent his entire career observing Houston, seeing challenges, possibilities and opportunities.
Brown Challenges Locke: Schools Need Reform, not more Politics-as-Usual The Buck Stops Here
May 15, 2009
There's a crisis in Houston and it threatens the economy, safety and future of our city.
The dropout rate for Houston Independent School District is 49.9%, according to an independent study, which means nearly half of Freshman who enter schools in Houston don't graduate. It's a problem that disproportionately affects minority communities as Hispanic students are three times as likely to dropout of school as their white peers.
Saving Lives, Supporting Law Enforcement
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Council Member Peter Brown joined Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and County Judge Ed Emmett in kicking off National Police Week by donating blood at a drive for the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.
Peter understands the importance of giving life-saving blood, as well as supporting our local law enforcement. On the City Council, Peter spearheaded the effort to secure new helicopters for HPD in order to help them fight crime safely.
Women for Peter Brown Meets
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Twenty women met yesterday to kick-off the Women for Peter Brown steering committee. The women have organized themselves to broaden Council Member Peter Brown’s already strong support among female voters.
The group plans to host meetings to discuss issues of importance to Houston, participate in get out the vote activities, and reach out to their friends and colleagues to spread the word about Peter.
At the meeting Council Member Brown spoke about his commitment to lowering taxes, improving public safety and expanding the City's economy.
Over 50 Peter Brown Supporters Attend the Cinco De Mayo Parade
Saturday, May 02, 2009
On Saturday morning over 30 supporters and volunteers gathered at the campaign headquarters to walk in the Cinco de Mayo parade with Peter Brown.
After a quick breakfast and tips on parade walking (throw candy underhand, not overhand) the group carpooled to the parade start. There they met the 20 other supporters who were already there.
Armed with candy and Peter Brown for Mayor literature, the group helped Houstonians celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The day technically honors Mexico’s defeat of the French but in the United States is it is a general celebration of Mexican culture and Mexican contributions to American culture.