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Kendall County names Andrew Wiesen to regional public defender post and offers general counsel job to Osteen
Summary
The Kendall County Commissioners Court appointed Andrew Wiesen to the Regional Public Defender’s Office and, after executive session, offered the county general counsel position to Miss Osteen at a specified pay grade; both actions were approved in open session and accepted by the appointees.
The Kendall County Commissioners Court appointed Andrew Wiesen to the Hill Country Regional Public Defender’s Office and later offered the county general counsel position to Miss Osteen during its July 14 special session. The court voted unanimously to approve Wiesen’s appointment and later voted to extend a formal offer of employment and a starting salary for the general counsel role.
The public appointment of Andrew Wiesen was made early in the meeting on a motion by Commissioner Carpenter that was seconded by Commissioner Chapman; the motion carried 4–0. The court returned from an executive session addressing legal counsel and personnel to make a formal offer for general counsel. County leadership moved to set the general counsel starting pay at grade/step described by the court’s pay schedule and to make a formal offer to Miss Osteen; the motion was seconded and passed, and Miss Osteen accepted the position in open session.
Why it matters: The general counsel serves as the county’s lead legal advisor and will influence how the county handles current litigation, procurement compliance and personnel matters. The Regional Public Defender appointment fills a steering‑committee vacancy for the regional office that coordinates indigent defense services.
Details and context: Commissioners handled both items after a closed session for attorney-client matters and personnel. The court recorded its votes in open session; for the appointments the motions were moved and seconded on the record and each motion was carried. Staff said the county will follow standard onboarding processes — Human Resources (Juanita Espino) will collect start-date paperwork and benefits information and coordinate the transition. The court did not publish additional contract terms beyond the starting pay grade announced in session.
Next steps: HR will finalize hiring paperwork and start-date arrangements for Miss Osteen; the county will notify the Regional Public Defender’s Office and complete any required filings or public notices related to Wiesen’s appointment.
