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Manvel council nominates Chelsea Lay and Nina Harrison to Brazoria County Appraisal District board
Summary
From a slate of ten applicants, the council nominated Chelsea Lay and Nina Harrison to be forwarded as Manvel's two appointees to the Brazoria County Appraisal District board and approved Resolution 2025-R-35 to formalize the nominations.
The Manvel City Council reviewed ten applications for two Brazoria County Appraisal District (BCAD) board positions and nominated Chelsea Lay and Nina Harrison to forward as the city's two candidates. Tammy explained the packet included ten applications received via social media and direct outreach; councilmembers spoke in support of several applicants before the nominations and votes.
Councilwoman Roby Robinson nominated Chelsea Lay, noting Lay's local engagement and real-estate background; Councilwoman Crystal Sarmiento nominated Nina Harrison and praised Harrison's detailed application and analytical experience. Council approved the two nominees and then voted to adopt Resolution 2025-R-35 naming Lay and Harrison as the city's nominees.
Why it matters: BCAD board members help oversee appraisal district policies and procedures that affect property valuation and tax administration. Council members said they favored candidates who can advocate for accuracy, transparency and accountability in the appraisal process.
Outcome: The council voted to forward Chelsea Lay and Nina Harrison; Tammy will carry the nominations forward as required by the BCAD appointment process.
