Brown 'Bows Out' of Run for Mayor of Missouri City

^{March 1, 2012}

Due to complications surrounding redistricting and the lateness of this year's primary season, I've decided that now is not the time to run for Mayor of Missouri City. I can't, with good conscious, place the Democratic Party in the position of handling this primary and delegate selection process without its Chairman.  We've built a great deal of momentum in Fort Bend over the last two years, and I would hate for it not to continue in this all-important election.  It would  be my privilege to remain as your Chairman for two more years.

To that end, I would like to update you on today's order issued by the San Antonio court:

The filing period will reopen Friday, March 2, and close on Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m.

• Ballot order draws will occur on March 12, 2012.
• The primary will be held May 29, 2012
• The primary runoff would be July 31, 2012.
• State Convention will be held June 7 - June 9 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
• The election for Precinct Chairs will be July 31, 2012 (the same day as the primary runoff).

If you are interested in filing for office (or withdrawing a previously filed application) please contact me at steve@fbcdp.org or 281.702.1091 by March 9^th.

Next meeting
On March 12 we will hold ballot drawings and name the location, time and temporary chairs for the April 21 Senatorial Conventions.  This meeting will be held at the George Memorial Library (1001 Golfview Drive) in Richmond at 7pm. This is a statutorily required meeting and mandatory for all precinct chairs.

Finally, I would like to personally thank each of you for your well wishes.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated!
 
Steve Brown
Chairman, Fort Bend County Democratic Party