Committee Formed to Promote Council Member Peter Brown as Houston's Next Mayor

Houston, TX, Monday, January 14, 2008

A diverse group of Houston’s business and civic leaders announce today the formation of the “Peter Brown for Mayor 2009” Exploratory Committee.

Houston attorney James L. Robertson and distinguished pastor Bishop James Dixon II co-chair the committee, which includes over 100 Houstonians active in the civic, business, cultural and religious life of the city.

This week Robertson, Dixon, developer Frank Liu, Hispanic leader Sonny Flores and arts patron Marilyn Oshman sent a letter of support asking Houstonians to join “The 1000 Friends of Peter Brown for Mayor 2009” by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

“Peter Brown, the quality of life leader on Houston’s City Council, has the vision and experience to lead our city starting in 2010,” Robertson said.

Flores concurs, “Not only is my friend Peter an accomplished professional architect and urban planner, he understands how this city works, is loved in the community, is a consensus-builder, and can get the results we need.” Flores adds, “He also is a family man of impeccable character and discipline who exemplifies our highest community values."

Dixon explains that a groundswell of unsolicited support from every part of the city has encouraged Council Member Brown to consider the Mayor’s race. “We are proud that this is not just a list of ‘heavy hitters’ but a growing coalition of good government people who can deliver the civic message, the financial support and the votes,” Dixon says.

For more information on the committee and its activities, contact Lisa Dimond Vasquez at 713-426-4111, 713-828-5825 (cell) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .