Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Various
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to register as a participant in various community events in Harris County during FY2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County District Attorney's Office is committed to building trust, fostering collaboration, and strengthening relationships across Harris County's diverse community. Through engagement efforts, DAO works to ensure that every voice is heard and every resident feels connected to the work of the office.
These efforts reflect DAO's commitment to creating a justice system that is transparent, community-centered, and responsive to the evolving needs of Harris County. Through community engagement, DAO is working every day to make Harris County safer, fairer, and stronger.
Event participation is a part of DAO's program to engage the community. True justice requires listening and responding to the needs of the community. DAO partners with neighborhood associations, schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local leaders to create open lines of communication and to collaborate on solutions. These events allow DAO to meet residents where they are, educating the public on crime prevention, raising awareness about victims' rights, and building trust between law enforcement and t...
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