Legislation Details

File #: 25-7254    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 11/3/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action: 11/13/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Danielle Burns Wilson, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County African American Cultural Heritage Commission, for a term ending November 13, 2027.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 appointment of Danielle Burns Wilson, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County African American Cultural Heritage Commission, for a term ending November 13, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Commissioners Court established the African American Cultural Heritage Commission in January 2020 as an advisory board to the commissioners court in matters concerning the identification, recognition, and preservation of African American cultural heritage in the county.

Expected Impact:
Appointment to a vacant at-large seat, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

Alternative Options:

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
08/07/2025
364
Request for discussion and possible act...

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