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Thomas Brown (Texas)
Thomas Brown ran for election to the Fort Worth City Council to represent District 5 in Texas. Brown lost in the general election on May 4, 2019.
Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Thomas Brown earned a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from Texas Tech University in 2014. He has worked as a registered landscape architect and is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Brown has been affiliated with the Handley Neighborhood Association and the Historic Handley Development Corporation.
Elections
2019
See also: City elections in Fort Worth, Texas (2019)
General election
General election for Fort Worth City Council District 5
Incumbent Gyna Bivens defeated Tammy Pierce, Thomas Brown, Bob Willoughby, and Waymond Brown Sr. in the general election for Fort Worth City Council District 5 on May 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gyna Bivens (Nonpartisan) | 65.6 | 2,814 |
 | Tammy Pierce (Nonpartisan) | 16.6 | 713 | |
 | Thomas Brown (Nonpartisan)  | 7.2 | 309 | |
 | Bob Willoughby (Nonpartisan) | 5.8 | 247 | |
 | Waymond Brown Sr. (Nonpartisan) | 4.8 | 208 | |
| Total votes: 4,291 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gina Monday (Nonpartisan)
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I want to solve the areas problems that have been ignored for so many years, and help District 5 and East Fort Worth to reach its full potential.[1] |
” |
| —Thomas Brown[2] | ||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Thomas Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Crime and Safety, Public infrastructure, Positive development to bring the same career opportunities, restaurants, entertainment, and retail to District 5 that is available in the rest of the city.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Development code, Zoning, Capitol improvement projects.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
No person, but there are examples of innovative and successful redevelopment that can be studied to help improve District 5.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
No
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty and transparency.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
1. Knowledge and background in what makes for successful development and attract new business and investors. 2. Knowledge and experience in city processes. 3. Highly motivated and ambitious to advocate for and help better East Fort Worth.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
1. To be an advocate for the elected district, and fight for its improvement. 2. To represent the citizens of the district and help in every feasible way solve all reasonable problems that arise in the neighborhoods. 3. To be in regular and transparent contact with the citizens of the district, to keep them informed of things that are happening, any problems that arise, and what you are doing to solve them.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I do not believe leaving a legacy is important, or something that elected officials should focus on. Elected officials are elected to represent and better their district, not become famous.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
No, but I believe they should have an understanding of city processes and the laws that govern the processes.
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
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- [ https://thomasbrownfordistrict5.com/ Campaign website]
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