A native Houstonian and an active resident of District G for more than 35 years, Pam Holm was elected to City Council in 2003 to represent the people and interests of west Houston. She is currently serving in her third term, which began in January 2008.
Council Member Holm is Chair of the Pension Review Committee, a member of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Aviation Committee; the Quality of Life Committee; the Regulation, Development and Neighborhood Protection Committee; and the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee. Additionally, she serves as Vice Chair of the Transportation Policy Council of the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
During her first two terms she coordinated efforts to rebuild Looscan Library, facilitated the designation of the first railroad Quiet Zone in Houston, and shepherded the 2005 Historic Preservation Ordinance designating the protected landmark status. By bringing stakeholders together and because surplus City property was rescued plans are underway for the Kendall Library complex that will include a community center. Kendall Library is scheduled to open in Fall 2009.
She has been married to Chuck Holm, whom she met in high school and began dating while at TCU, for 38 years. Their son, Nelson Holm, his wife, Courtney, and their son, Hudson, reside in Ft. Worth.