Legislation Details

File #: 26-3399    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/18/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action: 5/28/2026
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and approval of a resolution recognizing the life and community advocacy of Benjamin "Big Ben" Broadway, a Northeast Action Collective organizer and tireless champion for drainage, accessibility, and environmental justice in Harris County neighborhoods.
Attachments: 1. 26-3399-6a. Ben Broadway Resolution - 5.18.2026.pdf

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Resolution

 

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and approval of a resolution recognizing the life and community advocacy of Benjamin “Big Ben” Broadway, a Northeast Action Collective organizer and tireless champion for drainage, accessibility, and environmental justice in Harris County neighborhoods.

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

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Anticipated Court Date: 5/28/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Lynese Wallace, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

 

Attachments (if applicable): Resolution