Houston’s financial future is shaped by the choices we make today, and we invite City of Houston officials, staff, business leaders, researchers, and engaged community members for a deep dive into the city’s finances.
This conference focused on Houston’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, highlighting the city’s financial performance over that time frame. It explored key areas of focus and shared strategies to strengthen Houston’s financial trajectory moving forward.
This forum provided the public with a clear understanding of Houston’s financial status and its impact on the city’s efforts to deliver municipal services and infrastructure improvements. Moreover, it explored innovative solutions to improve our city’s financial efficiency and strengthen its fiscal future.
This event was co-sponsored by the Baker Institute Center for Tax and Budget Policy and the Greater Houston Partnership. It was free and open to the public, and will took place at the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) office.
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Agenda
2:00 pm CST — Welcome Remarks
2:10 pm CST — Panel Discussion
3:00 pm CST — Q&A Session
Participants
Welcome Remarks
The Honorable David M. Satterfield
Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey
Featured Speakers
Annise Parker
Former Mayor of Houston; Fellow, Doerr Institute for New Leaders; Professor, Rice University; Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, Neighborhood Centers, Inc.; Board Member, FirstNet; Member, Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Advisory Council
John Diamond, Ph.D.
Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance; Director, Center for Tax and Budget Policy, Baker Institute; Adjunct Professor of Economics, Rice University; CEO, Tax Policy Advisers, LLC
Moderator
Bill King
Research Fellow, Center for Tax and Budget Policy, Baker Insitute
