"Will not allow this county to clip under the waves of economic turmoil it will not happen on their watch or on my watch," said Judge Emmett.
Judge Emmett said Harris County remains in a very healthy condition despite the struggling economy. He also predicted Harris County will remain on solid financial footing, thanks to conservative economic leadership.
Judge Emmett also asked area state, county and city governments to work together to solve transportation, health care and environmental challenges.
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