The Court approved giving Harris County Public Health Executive Director Leah Barton the authority to sign off on lead abatement activities and environmental documents under a HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Program Grant.

What it means for you

Leah Barton can now officially authorize lead abatement work and certify environmental documents for HUD's lead hazard program, which may speed up the program's operations for residents.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.