Harris County clerk resigns, cites Covid-19 pandemic, personal health concerns

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HOUSTON — Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman submitted a letter of resignation May 9, citing personal health concerns.

“After much deliberation and discussion with my family and physician, I am resigning from my position as Harris County Clerk due to personal health concerns,” Trautman said in a statement. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, my age, and underlying health issues, I do not feel I can…