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June 12, 2021 Reduce Flooding

Russ Poppe, Head of Flood Control District, Resigns

The Houston Chronicle reported this afternoon that Russ Poppe, the Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, submitted a letter of resignation and plans to leave his office on July 2. Poppe helped former County Judge Ed Emmett sell the historic $2.5 Billion Harris County Flood Bond in 2018 with a whirlwind, barnstorming […]

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March 10, 2021 Reduce Flooding

Is There a Shortfall in Harris County Flood Bond Money? Yes. No. Maybe. It Depends.

Yesterday’s meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court started with a presentation by the Harris County Budget Management Director, David Berry on the County’s Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Berry asserted early in the meeting that the County had a shortfall of approximately $900 million to $1.35 billion needed to complete projects in the Flood Bond passed […]

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