Derrick Reed was elected to Pearland City Council Position 2 after receiving 1,717 votes, or 56.8 percent, in the runoff election June 13, according to unofficial results. Quentin Wiltz collected 43.2 percent of votes with 1,306.

“It definitely feels great [to be elected],” Reed said. “It feels good to know that the people of Pearland have the confidence in me to do a good job for the city.”

Reed will become the first African American to serve on Pearland City Council.

“It’s definitely history, [but] I didn’t run for that,” he said. “It’s definitely significant, and it just reflects the change that’s going on in our city. I’m sure that there will be many more ethnic minorities to come [after] me.”

An attorney and Pearland Planning & Zoning commissioner, Reed, received the most votes in the regular election May 9, totaling 1,287, or 37 percent of votes. Wiltz, a contracts and development director, had nearly 31 percent of votes with 1,071.

“[The campaign process] was tiring mentally and physically,” Reed said. “I have a newfound respect for people [who] run for public office.”

Reed will take over the position vacated by Scott Sherman, who was term limited. Reed said he wants to help Pearland continue to grow into a destination city.

“The No. 1 goal is to make sure our city continues to strive,” Reed said. “As far as identity is concerned, I want to make sure our city maintains its own identity.”

All results are unofficial until canvassed.