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Running on a campaign promising jobs, development and executive leadership in the city, Brown came in second out of six potential candidates. In the mayoral election, he faced off against Republican Mike Hogan who had the rabid support of the Tea Party and other conservatives.

But in the runoff, Brown narrowly defeated his foe in what was deemed a shocking victory for the sagging Democratic Party. In fact, it had been two decades since a Democrat held the office.

Brown won the confidence of the electorate with a solid campaign and his extensive business background. Brown and his wife, Santhea, have two boys, Joshua and Jordan.

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