Pernell Davis

Occupation: owner of National Protection Solutions 832-390-1940, 832-882-2909 [email protected]

What makes you uniquely qualified to serve on City Council?

I can bring a fresh approach to City Council. I will bring a fresh set of eyes to City Council, and I will attempt to make us one city instead of a divided community. I will also emphasize that we must realize that how, when and where land is used in a community affects traffic circulation, utility infrastructure needs, housing choices, the environment, and the proximity of shopping, parks and schools. I have a history of fighting for progressive principles.

Is the city’s transportation infrastructure able to support the city’s economic growth?

No. Every $1 billion of investment in the transportation infrastructure supports 36,000 jobs, 67 percent of which replace lost blue-collar jobs with “green” jobs. Public transportation also moves people to and from their jobs. The 36,000 jobs supported and created by public transportation result in roughly $3.6 billion in business sales and generate nearly $500 million in federal, state and local tax revenues. Overall, every $1 invested in public transportation generates $4 in economic activity.

Jerry Wyatt (incumbent)

Occupation: retired 281-437-8891, 713-826-8759 [email protected]

What makes you uniquely qualified to serve on City Council?

My knowledge and experience of city government has afforded me voter confidence where I have received no less than 65 percent of the vote in every contested election I’ve had [for the past 10 years]. I believe citizens recognize that I come to council meetings prepared and ready to work on behalf of all citizens. I have over 30 years [experience] serving the citizens of Missouri City and have chaired the finance, compensation and benefits, planning, development and infrastructure, consultant selection, and sidewalk committees.

Is the city’s transportation infrastructure able to support the city’s economic growth?

As new growth takes place, the city has ordinances in place to address infrastructure needs that include streets and drainage. Transportation infrastructure is a part of all development in Missouri City. Our major highways are all state highways, and we work with The Texas Department of Transportation when necessary. Missouri City is the only city in Fort Bend County that is a member of [the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County] and provides funds from the 1 percent sales tax to help with transportation needs.