C mpass Rose MARCH 2019
MEET YOUR NEW COMMISSIONER JOIN US FOR BEAUTIFICATION DAY
Born and raised in the Northside, Precinct 2 has always been home to Commissioner Adrian Garcia. His 35-year career in public service began as a Houston Police Officer. In 1994, he was appointed by Mayor Lee Brown as Director of the Mayor’s AntiGang Office, and in 2003, was elected to Houston City Council. During his tenure, he served as Chair on two City Council committees — the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and the Minority / Women Business Enterprise Committee. With the support of his peers, Mayor Bill White confirmed him as Mayor Pro-Tem. In 2008, Commissioner Garcia continued his service by being elected as the Harris County Sheriff — the largest sheriff's office in Texas and the 3rd largest in the United States. On November 6th, 2018, he was elected Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2, which serves more than 1.1 million people. In support of Nassau Bay, Commissioner Garcia and the Harris County Commissioners' Court recently approved the City's partnership project with the Harris County Flood Control District to reduce flood risks in the Clear Creek Watershed. The City of Nassau Bay will receive partial funding for the project to update the storm water pump systems along Upper Bay Road in an effort to minimize flooding during heavy rain events. Commissioner Garcia is committed to working every day to make Precinct 2 and all of Harris County a place where everyone who wants a job can get a job, where everyone can afford to rent or own a home, and where our kids and seniors can walk to church, park or school without fear of crime. The City of Nassau Bay looks forward to working with you Commissioner Garcia!
Saturday, March 30th at 8:00am Azaleas are starting to pop out in Nassau Bay yards. This can only mean one thing... time for Nassau Bay's annual Beautification Day! Beautification Day is an opportunity for all citizens to help make our City shine! The relatively mild, rainy winter has been kind to most plants, so basic trimming around the City is what is really needed. Encourage your neighbors, bring a friend (non-residents are always welcome!), or make it a special day with your grandkids by coming to Beautification Day. No need to register, just come on out! Join us on Saturday, March 30th at 8:00am at the David Braun Park Pavilion (18900 Upper Bay Rd). Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. Please bring any of the following items if possible – garden gloves, trowels, shovel, pruners, or lopers. This volunteer event is also a great way to meet your Nassau Bay neighbors and support the City!
SPRING FORWARD MARCH 10TH
The Nassau Bay Fire Marshal's Office and the Volunteer Fire Department want to remind you to check and change the batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarms when you reset your clocks one hour forward on March 10th. It is recommended to replace the batteries at least twice a year, so doing this at the start and end of Daylight Savings Time is a good homeowner habit!
