Past Allen Mayors
MICKEY PIERSON

“Be committed to your family;
work for the betterment of your
community; believe in yourself and to
listen to one another; be fair.”
Mayor from April 20, 1978 - April 12, 1984
Leadership Mentors and Lessons Learned:
Father – love family and others, work hard
Highlights as Mayor:
- Experienced gasoline shortages and price inflation resulting in a lower number of houses that could be built and a slow down of the economy
- Hired full-time fire fighters and built first major fire station.
- Business and economic development – major shopping centers and housing developments
- Purchased land for current City Hall
Favorite places in Allen:
- Allen Pharmacy and the Royal Drive-In