Following an interview process, Pearson, a member of the city’s planning and zoning commission, was appointed to the position at the city council’s meeting on Nov. 19. He will be sworn in at the next regular council meeting on Dec. 3.
Council members also interviewed several other nominees including Rudy Sutherland, Kendrick Callis and Bobby Marshall.
Prior to the appointment, Pearson, a food buyer for Spec’s Wines Spirits and Finer Foods, represented District A in Position 1 on the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. His term was set to expire on June 30, 2020. His position is now vacant, and the city will appoint someone to finish out Pearson’s term.
Also at the council meeting, Vashaundra Edwards was sworn in as Missouri City at large Position 1 council member in front of a standing-room-only audience.
Vashundra Edwards was sworn in as Missouri City City Council At Large Position 1 council member.[/caption]She won against Jerry Wyatt during the Nov. 6 election. Wyatt served on the council for the past 33 years, and Mayor Allen Owen recognized him at the Nov. 19 meeting for his years of service.
“Things change, but I do have to say there are things I am proud of during my time, including getting toilets in all of the parks,” Wyatt said. “That creates activity in the park. I also instituted code enforcement in 1985 because I didn’t want to see Missouri City turned into a slum. Those things are near and dear to me.”
In addition, Wyatt said he was proud to have worked with the council members and city employees, and urged everyone to support them, Edwards in her new position, and the city itself.
“Elections are about change, but hopefully we are all going to be better for it,” he said.
A runoff election for the mayor and council member at large Position 2 races will be on Sat., Dec. 8. Early voting begins Monday, Nov. 26 and goes through Tuesday, Dec. 4.
Incumbent Mayor Allen Owen will face Yolanda Ford, former District A council member, in the mayoral race. Position 2 incumbent Chris Preston will face Susan Soto.
Precinct locations are still being determined by the city.
Jerry Wyatt, left, and Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen[/caption]
