Overview
- Kamin’s appointment, approved Thursday in a 3-2 vote with Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Tom Ramsey opposed, takes effect June 15.
- Several officials criticized the process, with Ramsey and Hidalgo saying the late agenda notice and timing did not feel transparent.
- Interim Jonathan Fombonne submitted his resignation and will remain in the role until Kamin assumes the office in June.
- Kamin will keep serving on Houston’s District C City Council seat until a successor is sworn in after the May 16 runoff.
- As the county’s civil lawyer, the office advises commissioners and handles lawsuits, which could let Kamin demonstrate her approach before voters weigh in this fall.