Harris County Community Land Trust
CLT Board Information
The Harris County CLT provides and preserves affordable housing for low-income and moderate-income residents of Harris County and operates as an entity under the HCHFC.
CLT Board of Directors
Mercedes Sanchez
Vice President
Senior Director of Government & Community Relations
Harris County Precinct 2
Mercedes Sanchez is the Senior Director of Policy and Community Relations for Harris County Precinct 2. Her previous experience includes roles with Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Houston Apartment Association and Houston City Council Member Ed Gonzales. Mercedes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Southwestern University.
Thao Costis
Secretary
Executive Director
Harris County Housing and Community Development
Thao Costis is the Executive Director of Harris County Housing & Community Development. She leads a department that strives to strengthen communities by investing in housing, infrastructure, and services that promote resiliency. Previously, Thao was President and CEO of SEARCH Homeless Services for over two decades.
Hon. Dwight Jefferson
Treasurer
Counsel
Grealish McZeal, P.C
Judge Jefferson is Of Counsel with Grealish McZeal P.C. and a retired State District Judge (215th District Court of Harris County, Texas). He has over 30 years of litigation experience. He earned his Bachelor of Government from the University of Texas in 1978, where he subsequently earned his J.D. in 1983.
Francisco Castillo
Director
Policy Advisor
Harris County Precinct 2
Francisco Castillo has served Harris County Precinct 2 and Commissioner Adrian Garcia since 2019 and is the current Housing and Homelessness Policy Advisor. He led the Precinct’s 2020 Census outreach efforts and the 2021 eviction-moratorium and COVID-19 emergency rental assistance response efforts with the Keep Harris Housed coalition. Castillo advanced the Yellow Cab and Hardy Yards multifamily key housing developments, led the creation of the Harris County CHDO Tax Exemption Policy, and coordinated the creation and implementation of the county’s first Homelessness on the Bayou policy to improve encampment response in flood-prone areas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Santa Clara University.
Jason McLemore
Director
Deputy Director Administration
Harris County Toll Road Authority
Jason A. McLemore joined HCTRA as Deputy Director of Administration after decades of public service in the Houston region, including for the Houston Airport System. He graduated from The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Christa D. Stoneham
Director
C.E.O. and President
Houston Land Bank
Christa D. Stoneham is the President and CEO of the Houston Land Bank, where she leads initiatives to transform vacant and tax-delinquent properties into housing and productive community assets. She brings over 20 years of experience in architecture, urban planning, and community development. Prior to her role at HLB, Christa held various public service positions focused on delivering impactful real estate and planning initiatives across Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture, as well as a Master’s degree in Community Development, all from Prairie View A&M University.
Vacant
Director
2025 CLT Board Meetings
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March 19
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April 23
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May 21
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June 18
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September 24
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December 17
Times and locations may be subject to change.
CLT Agendas & Minutes
2025
2024
2023
| January | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| February | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| March | Agenda | Minutes |
| March | Agenda | Minutes |
| May | Agenda | Minutes |
| June | Quarterly Meeting | |
| July | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| August | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| September | Quarterly Meeting | |
| October | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| November | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| December | Quarterly Meeting |
Only one meeting took place in 2024. It was held August 20, 2024.
CLT Audits