Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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Commissioner Ellis Applauds Dismissal of Charges Against Former Health Director Barbie Robinson, Cites Need for Justice Reform
In a powerful stand for justice and accountability, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis has spoken out following the dismissal of all felony charges against former Harris County Public Health Director Barbie Robinson. The decision by newly elected District Attorney Sean Teare to drop the indictments shines a spotlight on what Ellis calls a disturbing misuse of prosecutorial power under former DA Kim Ogg’s administration.
A Lifeline for the Community: Commissioner Ellis Champions $1M Opioid Prevention Grant for Black Men
In an inspiring step toward combating the opioid epidemic, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced his full support for the Commissioners Court's approval of a $1 million grant to the African American Male Wellness Agency. This bold initiative, funded by the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reflects the county’s unwavering commitment to addressing the escalating opioid crisis among Black men in Harris County.
