Chad Khan

HOUSTON—Longtime Harris County community Volunteer Chad Khan announced on Monday that he would seek the office of Harris County Treasurer in the 2010 Democratic Party Primary.

“These are tough economic times, and Harris County needs a county treasurer who will do the most for our tax dollars,” Khan said.

As treasurer, the county’s chief investment officer, Khan said he would work to ensure that the county’s funds are invested in a manner to secure citizens the highest, yet safest, return possible. He also pledged to work with other county officials and departments to help institute efficiency audits to assist all county departments in saving tax dollars.

“Working together, we can save as much money as possible for Harris County taxpayers,” Khan continued.

A longtime Harris County resident, Khan owns two successful small businesses which have been in operation since 1987.

He is past-president of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 285, currently serving as a Secretary/Investment Officer; the North Channel Emergency Medical Services District as Treasurer; and is the past president of the Wood Forest North II Homeowners Association. Khan also serves on the Citizen Leadership Committee for Galena Park ISD, and he is a Board Member of Cypress Creek YMCA.

Khan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in business; has been married to his wife, Jenny, for 21 years. They are the parents of eight-year-old twin daughters.