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Ann Howard Commissioner Bio

Ann is originally from Houston. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, a master's degree in public administration, and her law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She lives with her husband, John, and has 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren. She is the congregation president at St. Martin's Lutheran Church. She previously was a PTA president.

Ann previously worked as executive director for the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition and the the director of development for Citizen Schools. She was a board member for the Texas State Society and worked as legal counsel for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. 

Ann Howard is a county commissioner in Travis County Commission District 3. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 1st term.

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Believes in collaborating with regional and private partners to make wise community investments and prepare for the "federal funding cliff" after 2024.

Supports collaborating with regional and private partners to make wise community investments and prepare for the "federal funding cliff" after 2024.

- Supports collaborating with regional and private partners to make wise community investments and prepare for the "federal funding cliff" after 2024.

Economy

Helped pass 2023 bond initiative that raised money to improve roads and sidewalks.

- Helped pass 2023 bond initiative that raised money to improve roads and sidewalks.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to work with County staff to improve the sharing of information during emergencies.

Supports working with county staff to improve the sharing of information during emergencies.

- Supports working with county staff to improve the sharing of information during emergencies.

Public Safety

Believes in addressing housing issues by coordinating with diverse partners, including churches, non-profits, property owners, people with lived experience, healthcare, schools, and government.

Helped secure $110 million in federal COVID relief funding to build and refurbish housing options for the homeless community.

- Believes in addressing housing issues by coordinating with diverse partners, including churches, non-profits, property owners, people with lived experience, healthcare, schools, and government.
- Helped secure $110 million in federal COVID relief funding to build and refurbish housing options for the homeless community.

Housing & Urban Development

Supported 2023 county bond initiative that aided with land acquisition and conservation.

- Supported 2023 county bond initiative that aided with land acquisition and conservation.

Public Services

As of September 7, 2024, Ann Howard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Health

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Ann Howard currently serves as the county commissioner for Travis County Commission District 3. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 1st term.

Believes in changing and protecting the environment.

Supports the creation of a Green Sustainability Committee to address climate change.

Supports securing federal funds for Travis County to enhance fiscal responsibility and economic development.

Supports policies that promote economic growth while protecting the environment.

Serves on the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board.

Supports providing drinking water to residents in need.

Promises to meet constituents and thank them personally for their support.

Supports providing water to those in need.

Supports strong community ties and neighborly kindness in local infrastructure projects.

Believes in providing timely and reliable information to residents during emergencies. As a leader, provided appreciated water updates to local communities during a storm.

Supports clearing combustibles like leaves and brush to reduce fire hazards.

Believes human activities and infrastructure are the most frequent sources of wildfire ignition.

Supports enhancing emergency response systems.

Supports the work of the unified court system in enhancing public safety.

Believes homes near greenbelts are at high risk for fire due to careless burning, discarded cigarettes, fireworks, and sparks from overhead electrical cables.

Served as Treasurer of the Housing Finance Corporation, which provides affordable housing options for low-income families and individuals.

Believes his first two weeks in office were marked by significant public health challenges, including a record number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and high demand for vaccinations.

As commissioner, focused on vaccine distribution and workers' protections.

As of September 12, 2024, Ann Howard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ann Howard serves on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board and the Capital Area Council of Governments Executive Committee. She is also the Treasurer for Travis County Corporations.

Ann Howard currently serves on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board, the Capital Area Council of Governments Executive Committee, and the Travis County Corporations as Treasurer. She has also been involved in various committees, including those focused on housing and green sustainability.

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.