Peter Sakai: From Family Legacy to County Leadership | Revitalizing Bexar County | Ep. 3

What does it take to lead one of Texas’ fastest-growing counties?In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, we sit down with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, economic growth, public-private partnerships, and the future of San Antonio.Judge Sakai shares the powerful story of his grandparents’ immigration from Japan, his father’s experience in World War II internment camps, and how those family values of hard work, integrity, and humility shaped his career in public service.Timestamps:00:00 – Family roots, internment camps, and core values02:07 – Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley05:06 – UT Law School and early career lessons13:04 – Choosing public service over higher pay16:12 – Serving as a judge and building the Children’s Court23:10 – First political campaign and community support26:20 – Becoming Bexar County Judge33:39 – Modernizing county government and improving efficiency39:14 – Propositions A & B and the Spurs arena discussion46:29 – Clarifying Project Marvel52:14 – East Side revitalization and long-term economic strategy59:02 – Housing, transit, and the Silver Line vision1:01:14 – Why economic growth drives prosperity1:03:37 – Leadership, family, and protecting future generationsResources:RECSA: https://recsanantonio.com/Breaking Ground SA is a podcast of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio, exploring the people, projects, and decisions shaping the future of our city.Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media