Peter Hoyt Brown (October 16, 1936 – December 12, 2017[1]) was a politician who held office as an at-large council member in the city of Houston, Texas.

[6] Brown began his career as an architect and urban planner in 1966, working on major projects in the northeast United States.

[7][8] Brown also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Urban Planning & Environmental Policy graduate program at Texas Southern University.

Brown narrowly lost to Sekula-Gibbs, receiving 48.5% of the vote, and raising more money than any previous city council candidate.

He also promoted and worked for more "green" initiatives including recycling, urban gardens and farming, and air quality standards.

In January 2008, Mayor Bill White appointed Brown to chair the newly created Council Committee on Sustainable Growth.

[17] The committee considers strategies to promote environmental health, energy efficiency, and conservation of natural resources in the city of Houston.

The blueprint details policy agendas pertaining to the economy, public safety, transportation, flooding, energy, government efficiency and reform, and the environment.

[27] An independent poll conducted by the Houston Chronicle in late September showed Brown ahead of all of his opponents.