Peter Sakai is the first Asian American to serve as Bexar County judge. He replaces Nelson...
” — education, workforce development, public safety, public health and accountability to the citizens of Bexar County.
Sakai has said the two men’s visions were closely aligned. They worked together throughout much of Sakai’s tenure in the 225th District Court, to which he was first elected in 2006.Sakai and Nirenberg make history as the duo prepare to lead San Antonio and Bexar County Sakai told the audience that there were not many minorities at UT during his student days, and he didn’t think he fit in.John Specia, a retired judge who served with Sakai in the 225 District Court, called Sakai a leader in protecting children and in the fight against domestic violence.
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