Houston City Council appoints board members for Lake Houston Dredging and Management District
Houston City Council appoints board members for Lake Houston Dredging and Management District
Source: Community Impact NE Houston
Date: 06/12/2026 4:35pm
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Houston City Council Appoints Board for New Lake Houston Dredging and Management District
Houston City Council has appointed four board members—Kathleen M. Jordan, Derek St. John, Sarah Berkey and board chair William Simpson—to lead the newly established Lake Houston Dredging and Management District, created by state lawmakers in 2025 to oversee ongoing dredging efforts. City officials said the district will play a key role in flood mitigation and protecting drinking water, noting that past dredging has already helped reduce flood risks in the Lake Houston area. The appointees will serve terms through June 1, 2030.
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Date: 06/12/2026 4:35pm
Article Summary:
Houston City Council Appoints Board for New Lake Houston Dredging and Management District
Houston City Council has appointed four board members—Kathleen M. Jordan, Derek St. John, Sarah Berkey and board chair William Simpson—to lead the newly established Lake Houston Dredging and Management District, created by state lawmakers in 2025 to oversee ongoing dredging efforts. City officials said the district will play a key role in flood mitigation and protecting drinking water, noting that past dredging has already helped reduce flood risks in the Lake Houston area. The appointees will serve terms through June 1, 2030.
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