Legislation Details

File #: 25-0909    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 1/24/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/6/2025 Final action: 2/6/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of the following nominees to the Harris County Historical Commission: Howard Jefferson; Debbie Harwell; Karen Kossie-Chernyshev; Sandra Harvey; Debra Blacklock-Sloan; Loretta Martinez-Williams; Joe Strange; Ann Becker; Ken Brown; Charles Duke; Charles Chandler; Laney Chavez; Scott Dailey; Cathleen Hart; Emily Nghiem; Annie Zelee; Christine Smith; Natalie Garza; Joanne Green; Samantha Rodriguez; Mikaela Selley; and Ken Wise; and appointment of John Martin; Sal Benavides; Elizabeth Bray-Mason; Algenita Scott Davis; Paul Scott; Nancy Burch; Jim Bailey; James H. Ford; Bernice Bell Mistrot; and Gayle Davies for terms ending December 31, 2026, as recommended by the commission.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of the following nominees to the Harris County Historical Commission: Howard Jefferson; Debbie Harwell; Karen Kossie-Chernyshev; Sandra Harvey; Debra Blacklock-Sloan; Loretta Martinez-Williams; Joe Strange; Ann Becker; Ken Brown; Charles Duke; Charles Chandler; Laney Chavez; Scott Dailey; Cathleen Hart; Emily Nghiem; Annie Zelee; Christine Smith; Natalie Garza; Joanne Green; Samantha Rodriguez; Mikaela Selley; and Ken Wise; and appointment of John Martin; Sal Benavides; Elizabeth Bray-Mason; Algenita Scott Davis; Paul Scott; Nancy Burch; Jim Bailey; James H. Ford; Bernice Bell Mistrot; and Gayle Davies for terms ending December 31, 2026, as recommended by the commission.
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Background and Discussion:
The slate of 32 candidates were recommended for appointment and reappointment by the Executive Committee of the Harris County Historical Commission, as provided in the approved board bylaws, and includes five nominees from members of Commissioners Court.

Expected Impact:
New appointments and reappointments of expired terms will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the commission.

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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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