The Court voted to appoint a slate of public members, stakeholder representatives, and ex officio members to the Harris County Broadband Task Force for two-year terms ending January 8, 2028, and to amend the task force bylaws as needed.

What it means for you

A formally constituted Harris County Broadband Task Force is now in place with named members who will work on broadband-related issues for the county through early 2028.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to appoint the following nominees as public members of the Harris County Broadband Task Force: Nicolette Walker; Marie Arcos; Lynnard Rose; Vincent Sanders; Forum Shelat; as well as stakeholder representatives Charles Cave, Lindsay Munoz, Dr. Paula Patterson, Michael McDonough, Belinda Aguilar, and Jordan Carswell, for two-year terms ending January 8, 2028; to recognize as Ex Officio Members and/or their designees: Sindhu Menon, who will also serve as Chair; Edward Melton; Sam Peña; Elijah Williams; and Christopher Carroll; and to amend the bylaws as necessary to effectuate these respective appointments. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.