Harris County Rushes Flood Boss Pick

Harris County could name a new Flood Control District leader in record time—Marcus Stuckett, a former district director and Houston engineer, is poised to take the reins just two weeks after outgoing head Tina Petersen stepped down. With $320 million in federal flood mitigation projects hanging in the balance and a looming February deadline, the county is racing to fill the role. While some commissioners voice concern over skipping the usual vetting process, others back Stuckett’s technical expertise and urgency. The appointment is officially on the table for Thursday’s Commissioners Court vote. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e7d052cb6996c95