Houston-Galveston Area Council Elects 2024 Board Officers, Emphasizes Regional Collaboration

The Honorable Sally Alcorn, Houston, Texas, city councilmember, will lead the board of directors as chairperson for 2024

Lisa Valadez | 1/22/2024, 2:22 p.m.
The Houston-Galveston Area Council announces its 2024 board officers, led by Chair Sally Alcorn.
The 2024 board officers for the Houston-Galveston Area Council are sworn in on January 19, 2024, at the organization’s annual State of the Region meeting. Pictured L to R: Liberty County Judge Jay Knight, chair-elect; Mayor Joe Garcia of Pattison, vice chair; and Houston City Councilmember Sally Alcorn, board chair.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has announced the election of new officers for its 2024 board of directors during its annual State of the Region event and Assembly Meeting on Friday, January 19, 2024. Councilmember Sally Alcorn will serve as the board chair, presiding over monthly meetings to address regional challenges. Mayor Joe Garcia of Pattison, Texas, is the vice-chair, and Judge Jay Knight of Liberty County is the chair-elect.

Alcorn expressed her commitment to collaboration for the benefit of the 13-county region, encompassing urban and suburban communities. The outgoing Board Chair, Trey Duhon, Waller County judge, was recognized, and H-GAC released its annual report and unveiled a new website.

The H-GAC board comprises 37 elected officials representing 13 counties, 111 cities, and 11 school districts. It leads collaborative efforts on various programs, including transportation planning, 9-1-1 services, workforce development, aging and disability resources, and disaster recovery. Monthly board meetings are open to the public, with more information available at www.h-gac.com/board-of-directors and www.h-gac.com/calendar.

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