Bob Brown (Texas politician)
Bob Brown | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Lufkin, Texas | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Gordon Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1943 Brady, Texas |
| Spouse(s) | Tony |
| Children | Tana Denna (deceased 1993) |
| Residence | Lufkin, Texas |
| Alma mater | Texas Tech University (BBA) |
Bob F. Brown (born October 29, 1943) is the mayor of Lufkin, Texas.[1]
Background[edit]
Early life/Career[edit]
Brown was born on October 29, 1943 in Brady, Texas, he graduated from Brady High school. He got his BBA from Texas Tech University. He then got a job at Oncor in Waxahachie, Texas. He was promoted to Waco, Brownwood, Tyler, and eventually to Lufkin as assistant manager. He retired in 2006 with 40 years of service.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Brown and his wife Tony have been married for over 40 years. They have two daughters Tana, and Denna (deceased in 1993), and 2 grandchildren Grayson and Griffin. Brown has attended Lufkin First Christian Church for over 29 years, he teaches Sunday School for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.[3]
Political career[edit]
Brown is a board member for the following committees.
- Hospice in the Pines
- Stubblefield Learning Center
- Salvation Army
- The Coalition
- Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
- City of Lufkin 4-B Economic Development Board
- Chairman of United Way of Angelina County
Mayoral Election[edit]
In 2012 Bob Brown beat incumbent Jack Gordon Jr; he had been in office for 6 years.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nonpartisan | Bob Brown | 1,515 | |||
| nonpartisan | Jack Gordon Jr. (incumbent) | 1,061 | |||
References[edit]
- ↑ "Bob Brown - Texas State Directory Online". txdirectory.com.
- ↑ "Bob Brown profile". ktre.com.
- ↑ "City of Lufkin". cityoflufkin.com.
- ↑ "Bob Brown elected mayor of Lufkin". ktre.com.
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