Dear HCP4,

As a mother of three daughters, I pray for a future where my girls—and all our children—can grow up in a safe, healthy, and vibrant community.  

In celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd and throughout the year, we must embrace our collective, shared responsibility to creating this community and to preserving and protecting the environment for generations to come. 

Precinct 4 is committed to delivering progress year-round that promotes the current and future health and well-being of our community. Investing in sustainable infrastructure is one of the many ways my team and I are promoting conservation and making our region more future-ready. Here are a few examples of our recent work and ways you can get involved. 

First, Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 is our most recent investment in safety, walkability, and accessibility. This initiative is a $20 million commitment to complete approximately 50 miles of sidewalks in 2024-2025 to safely connect residents and families to their schools, jobs, and healthcare destinations. For more information on projects in your area, visit our website.  

Second, your feedback has been invaluable at the multiple public workshops we have hosted for the Burnett Bayland Master Plan, Katy East Community Plan and Mobility Study, and Bayland Park Master Plan. From requesting improvements like fixing drainage issues in your neighborhoods, to increasing connectivity between roads, you have driven the process and progress we have made in planning sustainable infrastructure for these areas.  

Third, Precinct 4 has many exciting opportunities for all of us to come together to beautify and maintain our community. Join Precinct 4 and Trees for Houston on April 6th and April 9th from 9-11 a.m. at the Radack Community Center as we give away 1,000 new fruit, shade, ornamental, and other tree varieties. We also invite you to our Alief Community Clean Up event on April 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Crump Stadium. Those interested in volunteering can register here.

Lastly, please join us at our second listening session of the year on Saturday, May 4th at Nottingham Elementary School from 9-10:30 a.m. to share your ideas on how we can better serve you.  

Let’s keep uniting so that—together—we can keep building a stronger, more resilient Precinct 4 and Harris County for all our children and future generations. 

All my best,   

Lesley Briones  

Commissioner Lesley Briones, in partnership with the City of Houston and the Houston Police Department recently highlighted the positive impacts of the new gates within the Bissonnet Corridor. The Bissonnet Corridor—a known hub for human trafficking—is very close to elementary schools and numerous small businesses. The newly installed gates from Precinct 4 saved taxpayers money on construction costs and an additional $60,000 a month in HPD overtime costs associated with the set-up, breakdown and monitoring of temporary barricades.  

Commissioner Briones surprised Emma Cardenas, the first winner of Harris County Precinct 4’s bus design contest, “From Palette to Pavement: Student Art on Precinct 4 Buses!” Cardenas, a Bridgeland High School student, saw her artwork on the bus for the very first time on Thursday, March 7. 

Commissioner Briones is calling on budding artists from Alief ISD, Houston ISD, Katy ISD, Spring Branch ISD, Waller ISD, and Tomball ISD to help beautify the Harris County Precinct 4 bus fleet with artwork that reflects the cultural perspectives and experiences of our community! Students are asked to submit artwork following the theme: “The History of and Unity in Harris County.

Commissioner Briones celebrates Women's

History Month with inspirational panel

Commissioner Lesley Briones hosted a powerful luncheon celebrating Houston's legacy and future of women in leadership. The panel discussion, 'Lessons on Resilience,' showcased the strength of unity when women leaders unite and lead.

Featuring impactful voices like State Rep. Ann Johnson, Houston Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, Poppy Northcutt, and Sandra Rodriguez, moderated by ABC 13's Miya Shay, it was an inspiring testament to the impact of female leadership in Harris County.

Precinct 4 Calls for Artistic Collaboration

in PlaceM4KEP4 Program

Are you ready to showcase your creativity and celebrate the essence of Harris County Precinct 4 through art? 

Harris County Precinct 4 is calling on arts management organizations, curators, and local artists, to submit an interest form to collaborate with us on implementing art in Gulfton, Sharpstown, Alief and beyond as part of the PlaceM4KE P4! program. Whether your expertise is in curating artists to implement public art, sculpture design, fabrication, painting murals, or otherwise, your contribution can help enhance public spaces and promote safety and health in our community. 

Commissioner Briones Unveils 'Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4' Initiative with $20M Investment

As part of her commitment to walkability, accessibility, and connected communities, Commissioner Lesley Briones launched Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4: Delivering Pathways to Progress. Under the initiative, Harris County Precinct 4 will invest $20 million in sidewalk improvements throughout unincorporated Harris County.  

The program will create safer paths to schools, efficient routes to hospitals and healthcare providers, walkable shopping destinations, connected parks, and solidify routes where natural footpaths already exist. It will also expand job opportunities by safely connecting residents to bus stops and over 130 businesses. Phase 1 of the initiative is projected to be completed by 2025.

March 26, 2024

✅ SUPPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIES: Commissioners Court granted a County tax exemption for certain child care facilities in Harris County. This exemption gives childcare providers the opportunity to reduce fees for families, increase staff, and open more slots.

✅ PUBLIC SAFETY: Laurie Christensen was reappointment as the Harris County Fire Marshal. Chief Christensen's unparalleled expertise continues to lead our community towards greater safety and preparedness.

✅ PUBLIC DEFENDER’S BOARD: Aisha Dennis, a Precinct 4 nominee, was appointed to the Public Defender's Board. With Aisha's experience, compassion and leadership, Commissioner Briones is confident she'll champion a model Public Defenders Office and advance indigent defense in Harris County.

✅ TRANSPORTATION: Commissioner Briones was officially appointed as one of Harris County’s representatives to the H-GAC Transportation Policy Council. With her dedication and perspective, she will bring a strong commitment to ensuring efficient and accessible transportation systems for our families and the region's future.

Precinct 4's Inaugural Spring Egg Hunt

Draws Massive Crowd!

Commissioner Lesley Briones hosted the first-ever Spring Egg Hunt on March 23rd at Bayland Park. Families had a blast at the event with photo ops with the Bunny, an exhilarating egg hunt, and tons of fun activities!

Commissioner Briones engages with community on Listening Tour

Commissioner Briones kicked off the 2024 Precinct 4 Listening Tour on March 23rd at the Weekley Community Center. Joined by the Precinct 4 team, they engaged with community members, attentively listening to their concerns.

Precinct 4 Hosts Second Annual Iftar Event, Honoring Ramadan



Commissioner Briones hosted Precinct 4's second Iftar event, marking a moment of unity and community spirit during Ramadan. We celebrated diversity and strengthened our bonds as we gathered to break our fast at the Maghrib prayer.

Commissioner Briones Visits Harmony School's Service Leadership Society

Commissioner Briones had an inspiring visit to Harmony School Service Leadership Society! From robotics to chemistry experiments, and their remarkable service leadership initiatives, these students and faculty are truly impressive.

Commissioner Briones speaks at HLSA 10th Annual Gala

Commissioner Briones was honored to serve as a keynote speaker at the Hispanic & Latinx Law Students Associations 10th Annual Scholarship Gala. Celebrating diversity in the legal field is paramount, and supporting aspiring legal professionals from all backgrounds is key.