County Begins First of 23 Public Meetings On Flood Control Plan

HOUSTON, TX — The first of 23 scheduled meetings that will address a proposed $2.5 billion flood control initiative will get under way this week.

The first of those meetings will be held June 5, at the Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 West Fuqua Street, from 6 to 8 p.m. to address the Sims Bayou Watershed.

The second will be held on Thursday, June 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 East NASA Parkway, in Seabrook to discuss the Armand Bayou Watershed.

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Harris County Judge Ed Emmett announced the meetings during a press conference last week at the Harris County Flood Control District as a way of opening a serious public dialogue on flood control as the 2018 Hurricane season began.

"These engagements are not simply an opportunity for county officials to educate the public on the bond issues...it's really an opportunity for a give and take, for a two-way conversation," Emmett said.

The Harris County Commissioners Court is expected to vote on June 12 to place a $2.5 billion flood bond issue on the Aug. 25 ballot.

If it’s approved, the issuance of bonds would be spread over 15 years, and the expected Flood Control tax increase for most homeowners would be limited to 1.4 percent or less.

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