He left shortly after his announcement to have a minimally invasive surgery on his leg, leaving Pct. 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert — the court’s senior member — in charge.
Newly elected Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai speaks as people gather for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Pittman-Sullivan Park in San Antonio on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.will be out of commissionAt the beginning of Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting, Sakai said he was leaving early and putting Pct. 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert — the court’s senior member — in charge.
“My team and I will be actively coordinating to ensure that the needs of our Bexar County residents and stakeholders are met with the same urgency, focus, and professionalism as usual,” Sakai said. “I look forward to a swift recovery.” Sakai took office Jan. 1, replacing former county judge Nelson Wolff, who had held the post since 2001.
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