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Commissioner Lesley Briones is committed to advancing opportunity and justice for Precinct 4 and all Harris County residents through innovative partnerships and evidence-based policy.

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Bayland Park will become Sharpstown’s center for accessible outdoor fun

05/03/2025

Since Bayland opened in the 1950s, it has been a hub for youth sports. Today, it’s home to a dozen baseball fields, two soccer pitches, four tennis courts, and a football field. While the Sharpstown area has grown substantially since the ‘50s, Bayland Park has never been renovated. That’s why Commissioner Lesley Briones made transforming Bayland Park a priority.

Explore P4: A Taiwan-based charity has inspired Sharpstown residents to give back

05/01/2025

For more than three decades, the Southern Region Office of one of the largest international Buddhist organizations has operated out of Sharpstown in Precinct 4.

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these 8 events

05/01/2025

May is AANHPI Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawai’ians, and Pacific Islanders.

Precinct 4 finishes a new wetland area at John Paul Landing Park

04/30/2025

John Paul Landing Park is a destination for outdoor lovers, offering nearly eight miles of trails, three playgrounds, a beautiful nature center, and over 850 acres of greenspaces and wetland. But John Paul Landing is more than a park; it is a shining example of how flood control, wildlife habitat conservation, and public recreation can come together in one thoughtfully designed space.

Precinct 4’s forester Laura Medick is planting trees and building a legacy

04/21/2025

Laura Medick has always been curious about nature. As a child, she would often visit her grandmother’s ranch, where she was surrounded by different plants and animals. Yet, it wasn’t until a camping trip with her Girl Scout troop that she realized she truly loved the outdoors. When she sat down for the first time to roast marshmallows with her friends, she decided that her future career had to have a tie to the environment.

Commissioner Lesley Briones, County Attorney Christian Menefee Secure Victory for Justice and Public Health as Federal Government Releases Refugee Health Service Program Funds

04/17/2025

In a swift reversal, the federal government has released critical refugee health funding to Harris County, just days after Commissioner Lesley Briones and County Attorney Christian Menefee announced a lawsuit demanding action.

Precinct 4’s community gardens are cultivating relationships and fresh produce

04/11/2025

Anyone can sign up for a plot at two of the community centers — Burnett Bayland and Freed. The third community garden is reserved for seniors and is located at Glazier Senior Education Center. Applications are reviewed yearly during the summer, and if approved, the resident has control over their plot for one year, starting in September.

Commissioner Briones Appoints Ramphul and Chen to Harris County AAPI Commission

04/10/2025

Commissioner Lesley Briones is proud to announce the appointment of Ryan Ramphul, PhD, and Deborah Y. Chen, Esq., to the newly-established Harris County AAPI Commission.

Explore P4: Houston's only Latino-led masjid is unifying Alief residents from all walks of life

03/31/2025

The first Latino-led masjid (or mosque) in America sits just off the Westpark Tollway in the heart of one of Harris County's most diverse communities: Alief. But the organization wasn't always located there, even though it was created by Alief native, Jaime "Mujahid" Fletcher.

Commissioner Lesley Briones, Harris County Commissioners Advance Economic Opportunity with Historic Living Wage Policy

03/27/2025

Harris County Commissioners unanimously approved a plan spearheaded by Commissioner Lesley Briones and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to enact a groundbreaking living wage policy, significantly increasing the minimum wage for county employees and contractors.