Legislation Details

File #: 26-5652    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 8/14/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request for approval of the reappointment of Asheley Gilbert, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Position 5, for a term ending August 25, 2028.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator

Secondary Department: County Judge
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo, County Judge

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

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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 Asheley Gilbert, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Position 5, for a term ending August 25, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) Board of Commissioners is the governing body that determines the policies and resolutions of HCHA. The Board approves decisions that chart the direction of current and future programs and authorizes the actions of the Chief Executive Officer and his designees. The five-member Board of Commissioners is appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.

Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expiring position assigned to and previously nominated by the County Judge, 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

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