Legislation Details

File #: 25-4407    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 7/2/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/10/2025 Final action: 7/10/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Mercedes Taylor, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Essential Workers Board, for a term ending July 10, 2028.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

Secondary Department: County Judge
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo, County Judge

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

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 Mercedes Taylor, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Essential Workers Board, for a term ending July 10, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the HCEWB is to provide feedback and recommendations to the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) and other relevant Harris County Departments and, where appropriate, serve in an advisory capacity to Harris County Commissioners Court on County programs and policies that recognize and support Essential Workers.

Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expired seat assigned to and previously nominated by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the commission.

Alternative Options:
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

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