Legislation Details

File #: 26-3427    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 5/18/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action: 5/28/2026
Title: Request for approval of the reappointment of Laolu Davies Yemitan, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Housing Authority Board, Position 2, for a term ending May 28, 2028.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section

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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 for approval of the reappointment of Laolu Davies Yemitan, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Housing Authority Board, Position 2, for a term ending May 28, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Housing Finance Corporation was established on June 30, 1980, pursuant to the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act as a separate not-for-profit entity. The Corporation is authorized to issue debt for the purpose of supporting affordable single-family home mortgages or interests and providing financing for multi-family housing projects for low and moderate-income owners. The Corporation is led by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by Harris County Commissioners Court.

Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expired position assigned to and previously nominated by Precinct 2, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

Alternative Options:

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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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 Initiativ...

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