Editor's note: Following the publication of this story, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority clarified a statement made by Commissioner Rajan Ahuja.
The City of Corpus Christi has decided to re-appoint Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner Rajan Ahuja.
This came after some debate on how to go about the vote, and was taken to a nomination selection vote by the council. In the end Ahuja was voted in with 5 votes while 2 other candidates, Diane LaRue and Bart Braselton receiving two votes each.
Port commissioners have a three year term with a four term limit, and this is the second time Ahuja's has been appointed.
After the vote, Ahuja told KRIS 6 he plans to help the drought situation in Corpus Christi by working with the port in its desalination efforts.
The port adding Wednesday that Ahuja will work to facilitate partnerships between the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County and the port in efforts to help the drought situation.
Ahuja also expressed interest in the upcoming port chair position, which will be available after current chair Charlie Zahn terms out at the end of the year.
