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Broadband Task Force

In October 2025, The Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the bylaws establishing the Harris County Broadband Task Force. Commissioners Court approved this cross-sector advisory body consisting of 18 public, private, and community stakeholders to foster collaboration and develop recommendations for County leadership on improving broadband accessibility, affordability, and digital literacy.

Quarterly Meeting Schedule

March 3, 2026
June 2, 2026
September 1, 2026
December 1, 2026

Bylaws

Contact Information

[email protected]

Boards and Commissions Website

Boards and Commissions Website
(This website will be continuously updated when membership/bylaws change)

Sindhu Menon

Committee Chair Sindhu

Lindsay Munoz

Vice-Chair

Nicolette Walker

Precinct 1: Shared Services Director

Marie Arcos

Precinct 2

Lynnard Rose

Precinct 3: Senior Budget and Policy Analyst

Vincent Sanders

Precinct 4: Manager, Travel Demand Forecasting

Forum Shelat

County Judge’s Office: County Governance Senior Policy Advisor

Dr. Paula Patterson

Independent School Districts (ISDs): Crosby ISD Superintendent

Charles Cave

Communities with Lowest Internet Connectivity: Retired, METRO

Michael McDonough

Independent School District (ISDs): Houston ISD Principal, retired

Mary Vazquez

Non-Profit Working to Close Digital Divide: VP of Community Outreach, United Way

Megan Steckly

Non-Profit Working to Close Digital Divide: CEO, Compudopt

Jordan Carswell

Post-Secondary Institutions: Director, West Houston Institute

Belinda Aguilar

Workforce Development: President of Communications Workers of America Local 6222

Edward Melton

Harris County Public Libraries: Executive Director

Sam Peña

Office of County Engineer: Chief, Infrastructure Services and Disaster Recovery

Elijah Williams

Harris County Flood Control District: Chief of Staff

Christopher Carroll

Harris County Toll Road Authority