Legislation Details

File #: 26-5006    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Position Status: Passed
File created: 7/21/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action: 8/6/2026
Title: Request for approval of one (1) position effective August 8, 2026 in the Finance Division.
Attachments: 1. Director, Business Development - SignedKP7.17.26.pdf
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

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Type of Request: Position

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Request for approval of one (1) position effective August 8, 2026 in the Finance Division.
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Background and Discussion:
The Business Development director will lead a team in identifying and securing philanthropic and federal and state grant funding to advance OCRE's agenda.
Expected Impact:
This role will successfully Identify, engage, and cultivate financial relationships with corporate entities, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic foundations, and government agencies to secure new partnerships for capital campaigns and programming for Commissioner Precinct 1 residents.
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Location: Rodney Ellis Administrative and Community Center
Address (if applicable): 2787 El Camino Street, Houston, TX 77054
Precinct(s): Precinct 1

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