City of Austin Public Health Committee met Dec. 3.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
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Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Public Health Committee meeting of November 5, 2025.
Discussion and Possible Action
2. Discussion and consideration of appointments to the Central Health Board of Managers.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member Marc Duchen
3. Discussion and consideration of the 2026 Public Health Committee Calendar. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member Marc Duchen
Briefings
4. Briefing from Austin Independent School District on Project Help which is aimed at assisting homeless students and their families. [Carla Scott, Administrative Supervisor – Austin Independent School District].
Sponsors: Council Member Marc Duchen, and Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes
5. Briefing updates from Homeless Strategies and Operations regarding programs and initiatives. [David Gray, Director – Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations].
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member Marc Duchen
Future Items
6. Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
ADJOURN
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