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 journey into public service in Glenn Heights began in 2018, when she was elected to the Glenn Heights City Council, driven by a deep-seated commitment to community empowerment and progress.
Within 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 her leadership abilities and her ability to foster unity and collaboration among council members.
During her tenure as Mayor Pro Tem, Brown spearheaded numerous initiatives to enhance the well-being and prosperity of residents in Glenn Heights. Among her most notable accomplishments is establishing the city's first-ever Citizens Police Advisory Committee (CPAC), which promotes 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 who have special needs, including non-verbal people or those affected by autism, Alzheimer's, dementia, or some other form of mental/intellectual disability. When seconds count in an emergency, the Guardian Program registry provides first responders with access to critical information designed to help safely care for participants or reunite families of registered participants. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Pro Tem Sonja A. Brown collaborated with Parkland Hospital to bring a critical COVID-19 vaccination clinic to Glenn Heights, ensuring residents had access to essential healthcare resources during challenging times.
