Houston's Loaned Executive Program

Houston has a program called the Loaned Executive Program. The concept for the program is that a private company loans an executive free of pay to advise the city. I think Houston’s Loaned Executive Program is a good program. The Loaned Executive Program is brand new and currently only has one company and executive office holder participating. Centerpoint energy has loaned their Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications Floyd LeBlanc to help advice the Department of Public Works and Engineering. He will work as the Community Place and Emergency Preparedness advisor. Mayor Sylvester Turner said "I want to thank CenterPoint for stepping up to the plate to help us get this program started. The City will benefit from the unique perspective and skills of a seasoned professional without the added cost of a salary or fees that usually accompany a consulting arrangement. Floyd will help us implement more effective and efficient processes for utility work. The City, CenterPoint and Houstonians will all benefit."

I think the Loaned Executive Program is excellent and free to the taxpayer. Houston continues to impress.