CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — More changes could be in the works for the Port of Corpus Christi, specifically among the group of commissioners selected to lead the port.
Three of the commissioners have come to the end of their term, which could mean the appointment of new faces.
The Port of Corpus Christi is one of the biggest economic drivers in our area, meaning it matters who leads. On Wednesday, one of those leaders will continue in his role, despite an initial vote by the Corpus Christi City Council against reappointing him to the commission.
Seven people sit on the Port of Corpus Christi Commission. Three are appointed by the council, three are appointed by the Nueces County Commissioners Court, and one is appointed by the San Patricio County Commissioners Court.
Each serves voluntarily for three years, with the possibility of being reappointed. On Tuesday, that's what Corpus Christi representative Rajan Ahuja faced. Following some confusion, a vote by City Council to allow him to continue in his role, did not initially go in his favor.
Ahuja lost 5-4. Council members then put up five names for consideration, including his.
"I was so caught up in the moment and I was just waiting for it to go correctly, and with all the confusion caused by the Robert's Rules of Order, I was just hoping they would get it right, so we didn't have to redo it down the road," he said.
After two rounds, he received more votes than the others nominated and as a result, will keep his spot, something for which he is thankful.
"I think I can continue to contribute to the Port's goals and I'm also very happy for the staff to get to continue to work with the same Commissioner who they understand and know very well," he said.
Nueces County Judge Connie Scott said that next Wednesday, commissioners will look at whether to reappoint one of their representatives Dr. Bryan Gulley. They will also need to have someone else to add to the group, as Port Chairman Charlie Zahn ends his time on the commission in January.
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