HARRIS COUNTY TREASURER

By: Shelley McKinley Honorable Dr. Carla Wyatt, the first African American elected as the Harris County Treasurer, was voted into the position in November 2022, and began her duties on January 1, 2023. Rounding out her first year of a four-year term, Dr. Wyatt put significant time into connecting with constituents across Harris County during 2024. “One of the things that has changed under my leadership is making more of an effort connect with local residents. This is extremely important because tax payers should have an open line of communication with the individual responsible for moving money for Harris County,” shared Dr. Wyatt. Self-described as “Carla like the hurricane, Wyatt like Earp,” Dr. Wyatt shared a laundry list of things she has accomplished this first year; however, she is equally quick to share the credit with others. “We have successfully launched, with the help of the Commissioners Court and other departments, the ability to compensate individuals who report for jury duty via debit card or a hard copy check. This additional option gives individuals a choice in how they receive their compensation for completing their civic duties,” said Dr, Wyatt. Other accomplishments include creating a foundation for financial literacy education...