November 28, 2023
The Honorable City Council
City of Houston, Texas
Dear Council Members:
Pursuant to City of Houston, Texas Ordinance Nos. 2012-1048, 2014-714, and 2015-815, I am nominating the following individuals for reappointment to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Four (Greater Houston Zone), subject to City Council confirmation:
Samantha Kealoha, reappointment to Position One, for a term to expire December 31, 2024;
Sophie Rubinett Elsner, reappointment to Position Two, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Michael D. Lykes, reappointment to Position Three, for a term to expire December 31, 2024;
Conrad Joe, reappointment to Position Four, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Yarmon B. Kennedy, reappointment to Position Seven, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Sherifat Lawal Price, reappointment to Position Eight, for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and
Olga Llamas Rodríguez, reappointment to Position Ten, for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Greater Houston Redevelopment Authority (“Authority”), appointment by the City of a person to the corresponding position of the Board of the Greater Houston Zone shall constitute appointment by the City of such person to the corresponding position of the Board of the Authority.
The résumés of the nominees are attached for your review.
Sincerely,
Sylvester Turner
Mayor