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12. • Intergovernmental RelationsTravis County (Travis County)

Consider and take appropriate action on an appointment to the Sobering Center Board of Directors. (Judge Brown)

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session on 2026-05-12
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

PASSED (4 - 0)
“Approve Items ”
BS
Brigid Shea
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
AH
Ann Howard
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Travis County and the City of Austin each make four appointments to the SoberingCenter Board of Directors, and one additional joint appointment. Terms are for three years and appointees may only serve for a total of nine years. The Sobering Center is one of thirteen agencies subject to the Uniform Appointment Process (UAP). On September 30, the Commissioners Court issued a Call for Applications to fill one unexpired vacancy in the seat currently held by Judge Jana Ortega. Judge Ortega is unable to serve out the duration of the term due to term limits imposed by the Sobering Center Bylaws. At the close of the application period, the Intergovernmental Relations Office received two applications and has since approved several extensions. Following the most recent extension, IGR has received a total of three applications from the following:<ol><li>Kelli Anderson</li><li>Letricia Bynoe</li><li>Jason Denny</li></ol>