Request for discussion and possible action to engage Korn Ferry to conduct a market analysis for the Public Defender role and determine competitive salary recommendations based on certain market percentiles. | Community Exchange
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Request for discussion and possible action to engage Korn Ferry to conduct a market analysis for the Public Defender role and determine competitive salary recommendations based on certain market percentiles. Harris County approved hiring Korn Ferry to study and recommend a competitive salary for the Public Defender role.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
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August 4, 2026
How this affects the community
What it means for your household Under $30,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$30,000-$60,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$60,000-$100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
Over $100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
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Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Source record Organization Harris County Commissioners Court
Added to Community Exchange Aug 4, 2026
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
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Harris County Commissioners Court passed this item on October 8, 2024. It approved hiring Korn Ferry to study the market and recommend a competitive salary for the Public Defender role, based on specific market percentiles.
Harris County may change how much it pays the Public Defender. A salary study could lead to a pay change for that role, which affects how county tax dollars are spent.
