Talk:Holly Ham

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1) This sentence was originally fully approved and added to the article after going through the standard review process. It describes Ham's job functions and responsibilities during her role as Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders from 2017 to 2019, and I've helped add the citations here for reference. Thank you!

In this role, Ham advocated for better access and resources for nearly 22 million AAPIs across the United States and its territories.

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2) I also would like to add this following sentence about Ham's signature of a public interest letter, as reported by a news media.

On December 8, 2022, Ham co-signed a letter of advocacy on behalf of her former boss Dr. Ben Carson when the Detroit School Board tried to cancel the latter with a name change of the Benjamin Carson High School.

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Ham served as Director of Special Projects in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and her work centered on optimizing departmental procedures and improving delivery of service. On December 8, 2022, Ham co-signed a letter of advocacy on behalf of her former boss Dr. Ben Carson when the Detroit School Board tried to cancel the latter with a name change of the Benjamin Carson High School.

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3) I would like to add the following description of the focus of Ham's campaign.

Ham's campaign platform centered around issues of teacher retention, curriculum rigor and addressing the needs of students post-graduation.

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Thank you so much!

DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 02:42, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

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Hi, I see the message that says the edit request has now been answered, but no updates have been made to the page. Could someone please share an update on this edit? Thank you! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 04:35, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

Hi, I am following up on my previous message again regarding the edit request. Thank you! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 04:04, 9 July 2023 (UTC)

Hi! I would like to add the following updates to the article. Thank you! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 06:43, 22 June 2023 (UTC)

1) I would like to restore this sentence that was recently deleted. This sentence had previously gone through the editing process and been approved by another Wikipedia editor.

In this role, Ham advocated for better access and resources for nearly 22 million AAPIs across the United States and its territories.

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2) I also would like to add this following sentence.

Education has always played an important part of Ham's life, and she continues to support her former boss Dr. Ben Carson as the Detroit School Board tried to cancel him with a name change of the Benjamin Carson High School.

Please find the section with the new addition and reference: Ham served as Director of Special Projects in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and her work centered on optimizing departmental procedures and improving delivery of service. Education has always played an important part of Ham's life, and she continues to support her former boss Dr. Ben Carson as the Detroit School Board tried to cancel him with a name change of the Benjamin Carson High School.

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3) I would like to add the following updates to the article. In May 2023, Ham lost a 3-way race for Position 6 for Humble ISD Board of Trustees. Ham's campaign platform identified the challenges of the district including teacher retention, curriculum rigor and addressing the needs of students post-graduation. Humble Independent School District is located in northeast Houston, referred to as the Lake Houston area.

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New Addition to "Government and Career" section
Hi! I'd like to add the following reference and content updates to this section. Could someone please review it? Thank you! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 21:01, 17 February 2023 (UTC)


 * ❌ I've declined your request because the first edit refers to a sentence that includes peacocking (and which I intend to delete) and the second proposed edit is likewise promotional and relies on a self-serving source published by the subject. voorts (talk/contributions) 22:30, 27 April 2023 (UTC)
 * I've deleted the first sentence. Also of note, the source you're proposing to add is a speech by the subject of the article. voorts (talk/contributions) 22:32, 27 April 2023 (UTC)

Addition of new reference: In this role, Ham advocated for better access and resources for nearly 22 million AAPIs across the United States and its territories.

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New content addition after this section: "Ham served as Director of Special Projects in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and her work centered on optimizing departmental procedures and improving delivery of service. "

Please find the section with the new addition and reference: Ham served as Director of Special Projects in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and her work centered on optimizing departmental procedures and improving delivery of service. Education has always played an important part of Ham's life, and she continues to support her former boss Dr. Ben Carson as the Detroit School Board tried to cancel him with a name change of the Benjamin Carson High School.

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Feedback from New Page Review process
I left the following feedback for the creator/future reviewers while reviewing this article: Please add some categories in the article..

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Hi, I'd like to add the following section to Holly Ham's page. Could someone please review it? Thanks! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 19:52, 5 July 2020 (UTC)

Ham’s work in education has primarily focused on equal education rights, career readiness, and STEM-related skills. On May 22, 2018, Ham met with students and administrators at Houston Community College (HCC), the number one community college in the nation in enrolling international students. (About 15 percent of the student population at HCC is Asian, with the largest contingent of international students coming from Vietnam.) The stop was part of Ham’s national meet-and-greet tour aimed at establishing collaborations with universities and finding solutions to issues currently facing AAPI youth. Feedback from the tour was conveyed back to the White House Domestic Policy Council. During the meeting, Ham reaffirmed the key role played by community colleges and associate degrees in creating career pathways and developing the workforce, saying that HCC has the pulse of Houston. In August of 2018, Ham attended the “Community Convening on STEM Education and AAPI” forum hosted by the HSU Educational Foundation at Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Ham’s presentation highlighted WHIAAPI’s central focus areas within the administration’s strategic plan: promoting business and job growth and building a STEM-skilled workforce. The presentation also encouraged more Americans to pursue Career Technical Education through certifications, apprenticeships, and non-traditional degree pathways. The following day, Ham attended a tour of Eglin Air Force Base and met with AAPI members serving active duty and civil service roles on the base. Conversation centered around community heritage activities, minority advancement, and resources that would enable smooth transition from active duty service to a commercial industry setting. On May 20, 2019, Ham delivered a keynote address at the First National Conference on Equal Education Rights, hosted by the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) at the National Press Club of Washington, DC. In her speech, Ham introduced federal programs aimed to help Asian Americans in education and other areas, reaffirming the message that the American spirit stands for equality of opportunity, not equality of result.

Ham’s work in cyberbullying prevention aims at ensuring that AAPIs have awareness of and access to federal programs aimed at creating safe digital societies. On August 20, 2018, Ham spoke alongside First Lady Melania Trump and federal colleagues at the “Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Cyberbullying” hosted at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In her speech, Ham acknowledged that the issue of cyberbullying is pervasive in AAPI communities, and is often compounded by cultural, religious, and linguistic barriers that can keep youth from seeking and receiving help. Ham reaffirmed the importance of creating safe digital communities for children and their families. She stated that WHIAAPI’s mission is to ensure that the doors of the federal government are open to the AAPI community. The ensuing panel discussion with Facebook and Twitter executives focused on stopping adolescent social aggression through collaboration between social media platforms and the federal sector. The topic of how minority populations are affected by bullying was also raised during the discussion.

As part of Ham’s work in helping small businesses recover and thrive, on January 16, 2018, she coordinated an on-site visit with the Houston International Trade Development Council to examine restoration efforts underway at the Rosharon Cambodian Farming Community in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. At Rosharon, Ham visited the makeshift homes of residents and surveyed the significant loss of property and livelihood. Ham was attentive to community voices and led a White House team to engage in questioning and agricultural planning efforts. On March 15, 2018, Ham attended a reception at Advance Beauty College, a cosmetology school founded in Garden Grove, California in 1987 by husband and wife, former Navy Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Tam and Nguyen Kien Tam. In her speech, Ham recognized the rich diversity in Little Saigon and communities throughout Southern California, and commended the school for its contributions to developing the local beauty industry and preparing graduates for success lasting beyond generations. In March of 2018, Ham traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to speak with local Asian businesses and community leaders. The trip was made in response to growing interest and foreign investments in Charlotte’s fast-growing manufacturing and production sectors.

New Addition to "Government Career" Section
Hi! I've made edits in response to previous feedback. Please review this article, thank you! Explanation of issue: the new section provides updated information on Ham's work.

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Education and Career Readiness
On May 22, 2018, Ham met with students and administrators at Houston Community College (HCC), the number one community college in the nation in enrolling international students. About 15 percent of the student population at HCC is Asian, with the largest contingent of international students coming from Vietnam. The stop was part of Ham’s national meet-and-greet tour aimed at establishing collaborations with universities and AAPI youth. Feedback from the tour was conveyed back to the White House Domestic Policy Council. During the meeting, Ham reaffirmed the role played by community colleges and associate degrees in creating career pathways and developing the workforce. In August of 2018, Ham attended the “Community Convening on STEM Education and AAPI” forum hosted by the HSU Educational Foundation at Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Ham’s presentation outlined WHIAAPI’s central focus areas within the administration’s strategic plan: business and job growth, and building a STEM-skilled workforce. The presentation also focused on Career Technical Education, such as certifications, apprenticeships, and non-traditional degree pathways. The following day, Ham attended a tour of Eglin Air Force Base and met with AAPI members serving active duty and civil service roles on the base. Conversation centered around community heritage activities and resources for smooth transition from active duty service to a commercial industry setting. On May 20, 2019, Ham delivered a keynote address at the First National Conference on Equal Education Rights, hosted by the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) at the National Press Club of Washington, DC. In her speech, Ham introduced federal programs directed towards Asian Americans in education and other areas. Ham reaffirmed the message that the American spirit stands for equality of opportunity, not equality of result.

Cyberbullying Prevention


On August 20, 2018, Ham spoke alongside First Lady Melania Trump and federal colleagues at the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Cyberbullying hosted at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In her speech, Ham acknowledged that the issue of cyberbullying is pervasive in AAPI communities, and is often compounded by cultural, religious, and linguistic barriers that can keep youth from seeking and receiving help. Ham reaffirmed the importance of creating safe digital communities for children and their families, and WHIAAPI’s mission to ensure that the doors of the federal government are open to the AAPI community. The ensuing panel discussion with Facebook and Twitter executives focused on stopping adolescent social aggression through collaboration between social media platforms and the federal sector.

Work with Small Businesses
On January 16, 2018, Ham coordinated an on-site visit with the Houston International Trade Development Council to examine restoration efforts underway at the Rosharon Cambodian Farming Community in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. At Rosharon, Ham visited the makeshift homes of residents and surveyed the significant loss of property and livelihood. Ham spoke with community members and led a White House team responsible for questioning and agricultural planning efforts. On March 15, 2018, Ham attended a reception at Advance Beauty College, a cosmetology school founded in Garden Grove, California in 1987 by husband and wife, former Navy Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Tam and Nguyen Kien Tam. In her speech, Ham observed the cultural diversity in Little Saigon and communities throughout Southern California, and gave recognition to the school's contributions to developing the local beauty industry and preparing graduates for success. In March of 2018, Ham traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to speak with local Asian businesses and community leaders. The trip was made in response to growing interest and foreign investments in Charlotte’s fast-growing manufacturing and production sectors.

Holly Ham's Page "Government Career Section"
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Education and Career Readiness
On May 22, 2018, Ham met with students and administrators at Houston Community College (HCC), the number one community college in the nation in enrolling international students. About 15 percent of the student population at HCC is Asian, with the largest contingent of international students coming from Vietnam. The stop was part of Ham’s national meet-and-greet tour aimed at establishing collaborations with universities and AAPI youth. Feedback from the tour was conveyed back to the White House Domestic Policy Council. During the meeting, Ham reaffirmed the role played by community colleges and associate degrees in creating career pathways and developing the workforce. In August of 2018, Ham attended the “Community Convening on STEM Education and AAPI” forum hosted by the HSU Educational Foundation at Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Ham’s presentation outlined WHIAAPI’s central focus areas within the administration’s strategic plan: business and job growth, and building a STEM-skilled workforce. The presentation also focused on Career Technical Education, such as certifications, apprenticeships, and non-traditional degree pathways. The following day, Ham attended a tour of Eglin Air Force Base and met with AAPI members serving active duty and civil service roles on the base. Conversation centered around community heritage activities and resources for smooth transition from active duty service to a commercial industry setting. On May 20, 2019, Ham delivered a keynote address at the First National Conference on Equal Education Rights, hosted by the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) at the National Press Club of Washington, DC. In her speech, Ham introduced federal programs directed towards Asian Americans in education and other areas. Ham reaffirmed the message that the American spirit stands for equality of opportunity, not equality of result.

Cyberbullying Prevention


On August 20, 2018, Ham spoke alongside First Lady Melania Trump and federal colleagues at the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Cyberbullying hosted at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In her speech, Ham acknowledged that the issue of cyberbullying is pervasive in AAPI communities, and is often compounded by cultural, religious, and linguistic barriers that can keep youth from seeking and receiving help. Ham reaffirmed the importance of creating safe digital communities for children and their families, and WHIAAPI’s mission to ensure that the doors of the federal government are open to the AAPI community. The ensuing panel discussion with Facebook and Twitter executives focused on stopping adolescent social aggression through collaboration between social media platforms and the federal sector.

Work with Small Businesses
On January 16, 2018, Ham coordinated an on-site visit with the Houston International Trade Development Council to examine restoration efforts underway at the Rosharon Cambodian Farming Community in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. At Rosharon, Ham visited the makeshift homes of residents and surveyed the significant loss of property and livelihood. Ham spoke with community members and led a White House team responsible for questioning and agricultural planning efforts. On March 15, 2018, Ham attended a reception at Advance Beauty College, a cosmetology school founded in Garden Grove, California in 1987 by husband and wife, former Navy Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Tam and Nguyen Kien Tam. In her speech, Ham observed the cultural diversity in Little Saigon and communities throughout Southern California, and gave recognition to the school's contributions to developing the local beauty industry and preparing graduates for success. In March of 2018, Ham traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to speak with local Asian businesses and community leaders. The trip was made in response to growing interest and foreign investments in Charlotte’s fast-growing manufacturing and production sectors.

Education and Career Readiness
On May 22, 2018, Ham met with students and administrators at Houston Community College. The stop was part of Ham’s national meet-and-greet tour aimed at establishing collaborations with universities and AAPI youth. Feedback from the tour was conveyed back to the White House Domestic Policy Council. The meeting highlighted the role played by community colleges and associate degrees in creating career pathways and developing the workforce. In August of 2018, Ham attended the “Community Convening on STEM Education and AAPI” forum hosted by the HSU Educational Foundation at Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Her presentation outlined WHIAAPI’s central focus areas within the administration’s strategic plan: business and job growth, building a STEM-skilled workforce, and Career Technical Education. On May 20, 2019, Ham delivered a keynote address at the First National Conference on Equal Education Rights, hosted by the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) at the National Press Club of Washington, DC. Ham's speech reaffirmed the message that the American spirit stands for equality of opportunity, not equality of result.

Cyberbullying Prevention


On August 20, 2018, Ham spoke alongside First Lady Melania Trump and federal colleagues at the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Cyberbullying hosted at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In her speech, Ham acknowledged that the issue of cyberbullying in AAPI communities is often compounded by cultural and linguistic barriers that may keep youth from seeking and receiving help. Her speech reaffirmed WHIAAPI's mission of creating safe digital communities for children and their families.

Work with Small Businesses
On January 16, 2018, Ham led a White House team in an on-site visit with the Houston International Trade Development Council to examine restoration efforts underway at the Rosharon Cambodian Farming Community in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. At Rosharon, Ham visited the makeshift homes of residents, surveyed the significant loss of property and livelihood, and engaged in agricultural planning efforts. On March 15, 2018, Ham attended a reception at Advance Beauty College, a cosmetology school in Garden Grove, California. In her speech, Ham gave recognition to the school's contributions to developing the local beauty industry and preparing graduates for success. In March of 2018, Ham traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to speak with local Asian businesses and community leaders. The trip was made in response to growing interest and foreign investments in Charlotte’s fast-growing manufacturing and production sectors.

Newest Update to Holly Ham Career Section
On August 20, 2018, Ham spoke alongside First Lady Melania Trump and federal colleagues at the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Cyberbullying hosted at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In her speech, Ham acknowledged that cultural and linguistic barriers may prevent AAPI youth from seeking and receiving help, while reaffirming WHIAAPI's mission of creating safe digital communities for children and their families. On May 20, 2019, Ham delivered a keynote address at the First National Conference on Equal Education Rights, hosted by the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) at the National Press Club of Washington, DC. During the conference, Ham introduced federal programs directed towards Asian Americans in education and other areas.

Additional Update to Holly Ham's Page
DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 06:43, 12 May 2021 (UTC)

Hello, do you have an update on the status of this edit request? Thank you! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 22:54, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

Hello, this edit has been in review for a while now, and I wanted to check on its status. Thank you! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 20:54, 18 June 2021 (UTC)

Also, this photo that I've previously uploaded has been declined, although the photo is owned by Holly, and she has authorized permission for it to be used in Wikipedia. What additional steps are needed to upload this photo? DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 21:13, 18 June 2021 (UTC)
 * , unfortunately the backlog for edit requests is pretty long and your request is on the heavy side so expect several weeks of waiting. Regarding the image, please refer to the help desk at Wikimedia Commons. JBchrch   talk  08:35, 30 June 2021 (UTC)

I see, thanks for the update! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 03:23, 13 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Hello, your request has been answered. Any revisions to your proposed edits were made for language, fluidity, to correct punctuation or to avoid plagiarism. Any information that was removed was done so because it was not sourced. (I did not include the years for Ham's most recent government work in the lede because they weren’t mentioned in the provided sources. Also, there was no mention of the EDS acquisition in the sources provided, so I removed the detail from the career section.) For the photo update, refer to the What can I upload? section of First steps/Uploading files and the submit a new edit request. Thanks, Heartmusic678 (talk) 16:38, 28 July 2021 (UTC)

Thank you for the update and information! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 02:56, 5 August 2021 (UTC)

Introduction Paragraph Update
Holly Ham is a business executive and former Washington, D.C. government official. She served as a senior official at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 2020 to 2021 and at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency, from 2019 to 2020. Ham also served as the executive director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to that, Ham served as the Assistant Secretary for Management at the U.S. Department of Education where she was appointed by President Trump on April 20, 2017.

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Early and mid-career
Ham initiated her technology-focused career in 1994 in Finland as a software engineer and systems analyst. She spent over 18 years with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), including 10 years at EDS prior to the acquisition by HPE. Her focus in private enterprise was on increasing organizations' productivity through technology enablers.

Ham was in sales and business development providing strategic solutions to complex senior-level challenges, including enterprise data management and security, enterprise resource planning initiatives and enhancements, application modernization, and cloud initiatives.

Ham joined Precise Software Solutions, Inc. as its new Chief Growth Officer in March 2021.

Government career
Ham's announcement to serve as Assistant Secretary for Management at the U.S. Department of Education came from President Trump on April 20, 2017. The post did not require Senate confirmation. Ham had responsibility for overseeing the agency's human capital management, security, logistics, facilities, student privacy compliance, EEO services, and records management.

On November 13, 2017, Ham was appointed to the position of executive director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), housed in the U.S. Department of Education. In this role Ham advocated for approximately 22 million AAPIs across the United States and territories for improved access and resources.

On August 20, 2018, Ham spoke alongside First Lady Melania Trump and federal colleagues at the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Cyberbullying hosted at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Ham served as Director of Special Projects at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Her work centered on optimizing departmental procedures and improving delivery of service.

Ham served as Senior Advisor in the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She helped connect MBDA with a virtual business center, recruiting solutions such as tools, resources, and funding to grow approximately 11 billion MBEs and stimulate the U.S. GDP.

Reply 12-JUL-2023

 * It is not known what changes are requested to be made. I see what appears to be a draft version on this talk page. The talk page is not the best place to keep draft versions of the article. If possible, kindly move the draft version to one of your user subpages, such as User:DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790/DraftHollyHam. Also, It appears you've been adding new posts to the top of the talk page. New posts should always be placed at the bottom. To proceed here with your request, please state your desired changes in the form of "Change x to y using z".

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Kindly open a new edit request at the bottom of the talk page, under a new, level 2 heading at your earliest convenience when ready to proceed. Regards, Spintendo  03:17, 13 July 2023 (UTC)

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Hi! Thank you so much for the information. Please find the following content updates formatted using the template! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 03:04, 20 July 2023 (UTC)

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1) I would like to restore this sentence that was recently deleted. This sentence had previously gone through the editing process and been approved by another Wikipedia editor.
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In this role, Ham advocated for better access and resources for nearly 22 million AAPIs across the United States and its territories.

Using as references:

2) I also would like to add this following sentence.

Education has always played an important part of Ham's life, and she continues to support her former boss Dr. Ben Carson as the Detroit School Board tried to cancel him with a name change of the Benjamin Carson High School.

Please find the section with the new addition and reference: Ham served as Director of Special Projects in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and her work centered on optimizing departmental procedures and improving delivery of service. Education has always played an important part of Ham's life, and she continues to support her former boss Dr. Ben Carson as the Detroit School Board tried to cancel him with a name change of the Benjamin Carson High School.

Using as a reference:

3) I would like to add the following updates to the article. In May 2023, Ham lost a 3-way race for Position 6 for Humble ISD Board of Trustees. Ham's campaign platform identified the challenges of the district including teacher retention, curriculum rigor and addressing the needs of students post-graduation. Humble Independent School District is located in northeast Houston, referred to as the Lake Houston area.

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Reply 19-JUL-2023
Thank you for the formatting changes it's much appreciated. I'm prepared to implement the information concerning Ham losing the three-way race concerning the school district. The information concerning her working for HUD is already in the article. The information concerning her personal opinions on Ben Carson, the importance of education, her campaign platform at the school district or her goals while working at HUD are not appropriate for the article. Regards, Spintendo  03:44, 20 July 2023 (UTC)

Thank you! DistrictOfColumbiaYear1790 (talk) 06:08, 30 July 2023 (UTC)