James Thompson
This November 4, 2025, Missouri City voters will go to the polls to elect the leadership for their city. This race is not only critical for the citizens of Missouri City; it is critical to the overall future success of Fort Bend County.
Why is the Missouri City municipal election critical for our future? Because experienced, effective city leadership is vital for a successful, prosperous community. City leadership affects citizens in a most direct, hands-on manner, oftentimes more so than federal governance. City leadership is paramount in shaping the future of a municipality for decades to come. City leadership determines whether a city thrives or fails. Having the right leadership matters. It matters now, and it matters for our future.
The Fort Bend Business Coalition (FBBC) is dedicated to cultivating and supporting elected officials who understand and act on the needs of the business community by exercising common sense in making decisions and developing policies. And as a former Mayor of Sugar Land for eight years, let me assure you running a city requires business acumen.
Collaboration
As our closest neighbor to a major metropolitan area and with a population nearing 105,000 residents, Missouri City is an integral part of our county, and Fort Bend’s success is built on collaboration between local government and our business community. This collaboration takes vision, experience and dedication to attracting quality employers, strengthening small businesses and managing multi-million-dollar budgets to ensure a thriving, economically sound community. Having the right city leadership in place matters for the future of Missouri City and Fort Bend County.
Business Development
Missouri City businesses – both attracting new business and supporting the existing business community – are the backbone of the city’s economy. With close proximity to Houston, the Fort Bend Toll Road, and expanding subdivisions, Missouri City is strategically located for multiple business interests. It takes leadership, experience and resources to assist businesses as they navigate the challenges of a growing community. It takes a city government who will work with and for business interests. It takes a council empowering Missouri City businesses and vendors to succeed. Through the development of the Small Business Advisory Council and a homegrown business vendor forum, the current Missouri City Council has demonstrated effective leadership in business development helping secure the city’s economic future.
United, Cogent Leadership
A city’s mayor and council members must work together as a cohesive team with a common goal. This message of leadership, teamwork and responsible governance attracts both residents and businesses to a community. Their structure and message should be unified. Three experienced candidates in this election with a solid reputation of collaboration is critical to achieving successful governance. A united city council with clear, concise communication equates to good business practices.
Who are the Best Pro-Business Candidates?
The FBBC is a general purpose Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated to the belief that a viable education system is vital to sustaining a prosperous community; therefore, the FBBC is proud to support Missouri City candidates who share our commitment to keeping Missouri City one of the best communities to live, work and raise our children both now and in the future. Maintaining the current leadership of Missouri City based on their performance in office will keep the city on track for success.
Missouri City candidates endorsed by the FBBC in the upcoming November 4, 2025 election include:
Missouri City Mayor
Robin J. Elackatt (Incumbent)
Missouri City Council, At-Large, 1
Sonya Brown-Marshall (Incumbent)
Missouri City Council, At-Large, 2
Lynn Clouser (Incumbent)
Missouri City Council, District B
Sharita L. Thompson
Early voting is October 20 – 31, 2025. When you go to the polls, remember city leadership matters for Missouri City AND Fort Bend County.
For more information about the Fort Bend Business Coalition, visit www.FortBendBusinessCoalition.com.