Meet Mayor Sonja A. Brown
Sonja A. Brown is a transformative leader and a trailblazer, making history as the first African American Female Mayor of Glenn Heights, Texas. Her Glenn Heights journey into public service began in 2018 when she was elected to the Glenn Heights City Council, propelled by a deep-seated commitment to community empowerment and progress.
Within a mere fifteen months of joining the council, Councilmember Brown earned the respect and trust of her colleagues, who unanimously elected her Mayor Pro Tem. This appointment underscored not only her leadership abilities but also her ability to foster unity and collaboration among councilmembers.
Throughout her tenure as Mayor Pro Tem, Brown has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being and prosperity of Glenn Heights residents. Among her most notable accomplishments is the establishment of the city's first-ever Citizen's Police Advisory Committee (CPAC), aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and community trust within the local police force.
Additionally, she initiated The Guardian Program. This innovative program assists first responders during encounters with members of the community having special needs including persons who are non-verbal or are affected by Autism, Alzheimer's, Dementia, or some other form of mental/intellectual disability. When seconds count in an emergency, the Guardian Program registry allows first responders to have access to critical information designed to help safely reunite families of registered participants.
