July 14, 2023
The Honorable City Council
City of Houston, Texas
Dear Council Members:
Pursuant to Chapter 3807.052 of the Texas Special District Local Laws Code, I am nominating
the following individuals for appointment or reappointment to the Board of Directors of the East End District, as recommended by the District Board of Directors, subject to Council confirmation:
Jose Valdez, reappointment to Position Eight, for a term to expire June 1, 2027;
Erik Ibarra, appointment to Position Nine, for a term to expire June 1, 2027;
Josue Perez, appointment to Position Ten, for a term to expire June 1, 2027;
Taryn Sims, reappointment to Position Eleven, for a term to expire June 1, 2027;
Elliot M. Barner, reappointment to Position Twelve, for a term to expire June 1, 2027;
Chude Chike-Obi, appointment to Position Thirteen, for a term to expire June 1, 2027;
Marjorie (Margie) Peña, reappointment to Position Fourteen, for a term to expire June 1, 2027;
and
Victoria Macalino, appointment to Position Fifteen, for a term to expire June 1, 2027.
The résumés of the nominees are attached for your review.
Sincerely,
Sylvester Turner
Mayor