PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The Office of County Administration asked the court to appoint a public member representing nonprofits working on the digital divide to the Harris County Broadband Task Force; the court approved appointing Mary Vazquez and Megan Steckly to that body through January 29, 2028.

What it means for you

Mary Vazquez and Megan Steckly will serve on the county's Broadband Task Force representing nonprofits focused on closing the digital divide.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to appoint Mary Vazquez and Megan Steckly to the County Broadband Task Force, representing nonprofits. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record

Who?Mary Vazquez and Megan StecklyLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of County Administration brought it forward. Taken up at the January 29, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or what they're being appointed to — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-0813-178545 — data from official records via PlainDocket.