**PULLED – This item will not be considered on September 10, 2025

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position Three - MICHAEL LEWIS, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;

Position Four - LINDA DAVIS, appointment for a term to expire December 31, 2026;

Position Five - ALLEN DOUGLAS, appointment, and as Chair, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;

Position Six - ABE S. GOREN, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and

Position Seven - CHRIS WILLIAMS, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025

August 2025                                                   

The Honorable City Council

City of Houston, Texas

Dear Council Members:

Pursuant to City of Houston, Texas Resolution No. 95-96, as amended by Ordinance No. 2013-637, I am nominating the following individuals for appointment or reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Midtown Redevelopment Authority, subject to City Council confirmation:

Michael Lewis reappointment to Position Three, for a term to expire December 31, 2026

Linda Davis, appointment to Position Four, for a term to expire December 31, 2026

Allen Douglas, appointment to Position Five and as Chair, for a term to expire

December 31, 2026;

Abe S. Goren, reappointment to Position Six, for a term to expire December 31, 2025

Chris Williams, appointment to Position Seven, for a term to expire December 31, 2025

The résumés of the nominees are attached for your review.