The first of a series of Precinct 2 public safety meetings was held Saturday, June 18 at the East Aldine Town Center Municipal Building. Commissioner Garcia was joined by Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to discuss gun violence, the ShotSpotter pilot program, and other public safety matters. Follow us on Facebook and check the events section for more event details.

Next meetings:

June 30 at 6:30PM: Fellowship of the Nations Church - 13305 Woodforest Blvd., Houston, TX 77015

July 14 at 6:30PM: Texas La Gulf Coast Synod ELCA - 7822 Northline Dr., Houston, TX 77037

July 28 at 6:30PM: J.D. Walker Community Center - 7613 Wade Rd., Baytown, TX 77521

Aug. 4 at 6:30PM: Felix L. Baldree Community Center - 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77015

Aug. 18 at 6:30PM: Leonel Castillo Community Center - 2101 South St., Houston, TX 77009

Aug. 30 at 6:30PM: Channelview ISD Bill Neal Center - 828 Sheldon Rd, Channelview, TX 77530

Sept. 8 at 6:30PM: Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center (San Jacinto College South) - 13735 Beamer Rd, Houston, TX 77089

Sept. 13 at 6:30PM: Cimarron Elementary - 816 Cimarron St., Houston, TX 77015

Sept. 22 at 6:30PM: Magnolia Multiservice Center - 7037 Capitol St., Houston, TX 77011

Precinct 2 celebrates Pride Month with a few profiles from our team! Read about what pride means to them including Commissioner Garcia. He is a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2020, Commissioner Garcia led the charge to recognize June as Pride Month for the first time in Harris County. For him, it’s deeply personal. To learn why, click here.

“As a longtime law enforcement officer, being an ally means I will stand with and do all I can to protect my brothers and sisters of the LGBTQ+ community.”

"I view Pride Month as a reminder that the LGBTQ+ community has come a long way. I celebrate it with my partner of 29 years.”

“Pride is an affirmation that the LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of the fabric of our civilization, and that we will have our history and our current identity recognized as such.”

Q: Describe the purpose of the Precinct 2’s Grants and Nonprofits division and your role.

A: The Grants & Nonprofits Division supports the residents of Precinct 2 by building partnerships and developing resources that help fund multi-generational programs across the precinct. We work with other departments to add to their budgets so they can do more. READ MORE

Q: What are some of the major projects you are working on this summer?

A: We are in the middle of Beat the Heat, a great partnership with Reliant/NRG. With their support, we are giving away 100 portable AC units to vulnerable seniors whose homes do not have central air. READ MORE

Solar lighting at Partnership Park

With a ribbon cutting, Precinct 2 celebrated the installation of solar lights at Partnership Park! These lights will make the park safer and allow residents to enjoy it well into the evening hours. The project involved the installation of 48 solar power light fixtures along the previously unlit walking trail at Partnership Park. This project was an effort between the City of Pasadena, Harris County Precinct Two, and Harris County Flood Control District. A special thank you to Chevron for their generous donation to make this project a reality! Click here to watch the ribbon cutting.

KHOU: Harris County expands program that employs, empowers homeless

Houston Chronicle: $1B bond for public safety, roads and flood projects could go before Harris County voters this fall

This month, Commissioner Garcia led or voted in favor of the following items:

• Homestead tax exemption increase: Commissioner’s court voted to increase the Harris County homestead tax to $250,000 for homeowners who are disabled or are 65 years of age or older.
• Historic Investment in childcare: Commissioner Garcia helped pass a $48 million investment to help children up to 4-years-old from underserved communities access quality childcare. 
• Youth gun violence prevention: Directs the Commissioner Court Analyst’s Office to work with criminal justice system stakeholders to analyze and report on frequency, location, and causes of youth gun violence in Harris County. 
• First Violence Prevention Conference: Funding for the first-ever conference of this sort led by Harris County Public Health.
• Harris County Safe School Commission: Commissioner Garcia appointed Calandrian Simpson Kemp as his nominee for this newly created group. Simpson Kemp is a volunteer Moms Demand Action. She turned the sadness from her son’s death from gun violence into advocacy for gun safety. 
• HAY Center investment: A $5 million investment from the City of Houston puts a new HAY Center building one step closer to a reality. The HAY Center helps older foster kids transition into adulthood.
• Burn ban: Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen asked for and received unanimous Commissioners Court approval for a countywide burn ban due to extreme drought conditions in Harris County. The ban will not impact fireworks displays and sales in unincorporated Harris County. Click here to learn more.

Resolutions

• June 14: Observed the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; Recognition of June as Pride Month



• June 28: Recognition of July 2022 as Park and Recreation Month; Adoption of the Harris County Broadband Strategic Plan

Happy Father's Day

Hotspot & Chromebook giveaway

Celebrating Juneteenth