Peter Brown for Mayor, Houston 2009

Houston Ministers Support Peter Brown

July 21, 2009

We had a great turnout at our Ministers for Peter Brown breakfast this morning. A lot of committed and enthusiastic community and religious leaders turned out to show their support for Peter and his vision of an even better Houston. The event built on the earlier endorsement of Peter’s candidacy by more than 100 local ministers and showed the broad appeal and growing strength of the campaign.

 
A great turnout for the ministers breakfast

A great turnout for the ministers breakfast!

The event featured an opening invocation given by Pastor Elmo Johnson, as well as introductory remarks by Dr. Terrance Grant Malone, Pastor D.Z. Cofield, Bishop James Dixon, II, and the Rev. William Lawson.





Pastor D.Z. Cofield addresses attendees of the Ministers Breakfast

Cofield praised Peter, saying “He’s a person who hears, he’s a person who listens, he’s a person who builds consensus. He’s a person who says we don’t need to do good for one group in the city at the expense of another.” Peter, he said, would do what is in the best interests of Houston, rather than trying to further his own political ambitions.

 

Peter speaks to supporters at Ministers Breakfast

 Peter speaks to supporters at Ministers Breakfast

Dixon called Peter Brown “the kind of man, the kind of person, the kind of human being that I believe should be the next mayor of this city.”

“The only way you really know a person is by their track record,” said Dixon. “And I know Peter is the leader Houston needs.”

Rev. William Lawson introduces Peter at the Ministers Breakfast

Rev. William Lawson introduces Peter at the Ministers Breakfast

Peter was introduced by Reverend William Lawson, who said that he supported Peter because of his long record of leadership.  “Peter stands on his convictions,” said Lawson. “I know he’s the right man to be Houston’s next mayor.”

 

Rev. William Lawson welcomes Peter to the stage.

Rev. William Lawson welcomes Peter to the stage.

 

Peter spoke to the crowd about his vision for an even better Houston: safer, with jobs and opportunities for all residents, and better, cleaner neighborhoods with less congestion.

Peter Brown speaking to Ministers at breakfast
Peter Brown addresses supporters at Ministers Breakfast


Folks from all around the city showed up to show their support for Peter.  We had a great time, with good food and a good group of attendees. Thanks to everyone who attended!

See more pictures of the event HERE. To find out about future events and get involved in the campaign, visit www.peterbrownformayor.com/join.