Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
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Type of Request: Executive Session
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of members to the Harris County Broadband Task Force, for two-year terms ending January 8, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
In October 2025, Commissioners Court unanimously approved the bylaws establishing the Harris County Broadband Task Force. The Task Force will play a pivotal role in implementing the county's Broadband Roadmap, first introduced in June 2025, by improving digital infrastructure and closing the connectivity gap. The 16-member Task Force will serve as a cross-sector advisory group to Commissioners Court, charged with evaluating broadband initiatives, recommending projects, and ensuring alignment with the county's long-term digital equity goals. Appointments to the Task Force will be made by Court Offices (positions 1-5) and through at-large appointments of stakeholder group representatives by Commissioners Court (positions 6-11), with members serving two-year terms. In addition, five Harris County department representatives will serve as Ex-Officio members (positions 12-16). The Task Force will be chaired and led by the Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Harris County Universal Services.
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