Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai gives first State of the County address

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai held his first State of the County address on Wednesday.

The event, hosted by the North San Antonio Chamber, can be seen in the video player above.

Sakai, who was elected in November and took office in January, addressed topics “specific to the San Antonio business community,” a news release states. He spoke about safety and economics.

“As your new County Judge, I am making it a priority to help businesses grow, expand infrastructure to meet the needs of our residents, bridge the digital divide by increasing internet access, improve conditions at the jail and engage the community to give you a voice in Bexar County government. Together we can make Bexar County an even better place to live and work,” he said in the release.

Sakai took over for Nelson Wolff, who served as Bexar County Judge for more than 20 years.

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