Harris County, TX, October 24, 2024 – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joined Harris County Public Library (HCPL) Executive Director Edward Melton, Harris County Friends of the Library (HCFOL) President Susan Greer, viral sensation John "Curbside Larry" Schaffer, community leaders, HCPL staff and more at the Barbara Bush Library on Wednesday ...

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT brenda.brombacher@harriscountytx.gov DR. BRENDA RIOS BROMBACHER, DBA

Judge Lina Hidalgo is the head of Harris County’s governing body. She is the first woman to be elected County Judge and only the second to be elected to the Commissioners Court. Harris County is the third largest county in our nation.

Judge Hidalgo recognizes civic celebrations, county employee retirements, and notable causes in Harris County. She also honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to Harris County.

Judge Hidalgo has a bold, new vision for what is possible through Harris County government. As a member of the County Judge’s team, Policy Fellows will work directly with Judge Hidalgo’s policy team, gaining professional and personal development experience.

One of County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s first accomplishments in office was to commission an independent review of the County’s emergency response systems to continuously improve, identify, and fill in the gaps when it comes to responding to future disasters.

Identify the most important challenge you believe Harris County faces and describe the approach you would take to identifying and proposing a policy solution, or communications strategy, to address this challenge

County Judge Hidalgo has a bold, new vision for what is possible through Harris County government. As a member of the County Judge’s team, Policy and Communications Fellows will work directly with Judge Hidalgo’s staff and senior leaders, gaining professional and personal development experience.

Judge Hidalgo’s top priority is to advance ambitious initiatives that improve the lives of all residents in Harris County. Since January 2019, the County Judge’s Office has taken bold, thoughtful action to improve flood control, reform our criminal justice system, and bring transparency, accountability, and efficiency to your government.

On October 27, 2020, Harris County Commissioners Court approved the Early Childhood Impact Fund (ECIF), which will invest up to $10 million in programs and interventions with significant potential to dramatically improve early childhood outcomes in Harris County. We are looking for participation from service providers, organizations ...