Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Korn Ferry in the additional amount of $47,000 for compensation plan consulting services for HRRM through September 30, 2024 with renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.policy
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a $90,000 contract with SWR Strategies LLC to provide strategic communications and voter registration support services for the Tax Assessor-Collector's office. This six-month agreement runs from May through October 2026, covering a critical period that includes voter registration drives and election preparation. The Tax Assessor-Collector's office handles voter registration for all Harris County residents, making this investment directly impact our community's democratic participation. When more residents register to vote, our neighborhoods have stronger voices in local decisions about schools, roads, public safety, and county services. Harris County serves over 4.7 million residents across Houston and surrounding communities, making voter outreach a massive undertaking. Professional communications support helps the county reach diverse communities through multiple languages and platforms, ensuring all eligible residents know how and when to register. This matters because local elections often have the biggest impact on daily life - from school board decisions affecting our children to county judge races that shape infrastructure and public health policies. The contract went through Commissioners Court's public process, with documentation available through the county's legislative tracking system. Residents can stay informed about voter registration opportunities by following Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector updates and attending Commissioners Court meetings where these decisions are made.
Harris County hired a communications company to help more neighbors register to vote. When more people in our community are registered, our neighborhood has a stronger voice in decisions about schools, roads, and safety that affect daily life.
