HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 Press Release announcing Mayoral candidacy0
David A. Anderson, for many years a member of the College
Station city council, today announced his candidacy for the
office of Mayor of the City of College Station in the city's
April 5 election.
Anderson, who resides at 1202 Foster Avenue, served from
1957 to 1963 as Councilman from Ward 2, and is presently a
member of the Planning and Zoning Commission of College
Station. He is employed as Head of the Information and
Education Department of the Texas Forest Service.
In filing for the office of Mayor, Anderson pledged to
provide progressive and aggressive leadership which will
assure the ne!- essary orderly expansion and development of
The City of College Station in keeping with our ability to
pay.
"Continued growth of our city," Anderson said, "must keep
pace with the tremendous growth taking place at Texas A&M
University. A carefully designed program of long and short
range priority goals is needed as a guide to the growth of our
city, and must be initiated," Anderson concluded.
Anderson was the principal advocate of the City's
successful "pay -as- you -go" street development program,
established by the Council in 1958. He also advocated the
establishment of the City Parks Committee which is working
to develop recreational spots within the city.
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Anderson who has resided in College Station since 1939
received a graduate degree in Range Management from Texas
A&M University in 1952. He is a Member of the Society of
American Forester, Texas Forestry Association, and Texas
Advisory Committee on Conservation Education. Anderson
is the author of many articles and numerous publications
used in Texas' public schools. He is the recipient of
honors from Texas Garden Clubs, Negro Farmers of America,
and Future Farmers of America among others.
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