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Marcus Stuckett appointed new Harris County Flood Control Director
By KRIV at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
<p>The Harris County Commissioner's Court has appointed a new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District.</p><p>Marcus Stuckett, a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager, will take over the role. He has previously served as Senior HCFCD engineer for th...
Key takeaway "</p><h2>Debates surrounding Stuckett as pick</h2><p>We reported on Wednesday that there was a division about the appointment for the Flood Control District.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The appointment of Marcus Stuckett as the new Harris County Flood Control Director has significant implications for Pearland residents, who are no strangers to the devastating effects of flooding. As a community within the Houston area, Pearland's residents will be closely watching how Stuckett navigates the massive backlog of federally funded flood mitigation projects. With his deep technical background and institutional experience, Stuckett may be well-equipped to secure the hundreds of millions of dollars in federal disaster-recovery funding needed to support these projects. However, the controversy surrounding his appointment, including the lack of a traditional open candidate-search process, may raise concerns among Pearland taxpayers about transparency and accountability. As Stuckett takes the helm, his ability to deliver projects on time and within budget will be crucial in reducing flood risk and improving quality of life for Pearland residents.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? <p>The Harris County Commissioner's Court has appointed a new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District.</p><p>Marcus Stuckett, a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager, will take over the role. He has previously served as Senior HCFCD engineer for th...
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