Mayor's Assistance Office
Neighborhood Liaisons
Creation of MAO
The Mayor’s Assistance Office (MAO) was created in 1974 by then Mayor Fred Hofheinz, supported by funding under the Federal Community Development Act of 1974. Originally called the Mayor’s Citizens’ Action Office and established as a division of the Mayor’s Office, its mission focused on community assistance and constituent services. In 2011, the office became a division of the new Department of Neighborhoods established by Mayor Annise Parker. Today MAO continues to assist with the Mayor's chartered duties of directing and monitoring the efficient and responsive delivery of city services to Houston residents. MAO responds to citizen inquiries and service requests, facilitates the delivery of constituent services and collaborates with city departments, civic groups and community partners to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Houston.
Rhonda Sauter
Division Manager
Kingwood / Lake Houston
Rene Ruiz
Administrative Specialist
West Side
Sandra Cortez
SN Coordinator
Northeast
Claudia Guerra
Administrative Assistant
Citywide Inactives
Jesse Carballo
Community Liaison
East End
Veronica Hernandez
Sr. Community Liaison
SW / Alief
Anita Ivery
Sr. Community Liaison
North
Eldridge Peugh
Community Liaison
Central
Angela Solis
Community Liaison
South
James Ronje
Community Liaison
North Central
Contact Dept. of Neighborhoods
City Hall900 Bagby, Public Level
Houston, TX 77002
The Department of Neighborhoods has five divisions that help neighbors resolve neighborhood concerns. Together, we help improve the quality of life in Houston neighborhoods through people-focused programs and strong community partnerships.
