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Joaquin Castro diagnosed with cancer, undergoes surgery, Texas House Speaker appoints committee for gun legislation, Santa Fe families still denied video, records from 2018 shooting, Hill Country Republican seeks to ban voting on college campuses, Three misleading statements in Gov. In 2024, the place 1 judges will be up for election. I would also want to see if we could institute night court either physically or online a few days a week for those who cannot afford to miss work and come to court. Biographical statement: Jen Rice is a reporter for the Houston Chronicle covering Harris County government. However, I believe all resources available should be accessed and exhausted before that finality. I believe in building bridges, not walls, providing a hand up not a handout, and closing the gap between the public and the officials who serve them. Rene Cross, senior director of the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, said voters generally focus more on a candidates campaign promises than the details that could stymie those promises, such as funding challenges or police recruitment shortages. As for roads, we must stop litigating with state partners bringing billions to the table for local projects, like this commissioners court did with [the Texas Department of Transportation] and Interstate 45 improvements.R. Incumbent Judge Angela Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Doug Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers union, speaking at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. Harris Countys rainy day fund has been severely reduced and will be nearly depleted by the end of the year, as Precinct 2 county commissioner I will help build up the countys reserves to ensure that any rainy day funds are expanded and spent correctly.J. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. "I'm disappointed to see another losing candidate challenging the results of their election. She contended the cost could be covered, at least in part, by cutting administrative staff, though she did not reveal specific plans or commit to any cuts to core services. Burney is the only Democratic Party candidate in the race. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? I am running for this bench because I feel that I am the most qualified candidate. JPs have the ability to proactively provide legal aid information to tenants as well as coming to agreements on potential payment plans. Brian Staley, former candidate for Harris County Civil County Court at Law No. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? If you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. Manlove: The role of county government is primarily crime, infrastructure and economic development. During the pandemic, JP courts have implemented a number of emergency procedures that changed the eviction process, like access to virtual hearings via Zoom/phone, allowing legal aid attorneys to provide assistance to tenants during court proceedings, and limiting the size of eviction dockets. "Mr. Tatum, your day of reckoning has just started.". My office will be involved in the case every step of the way to ensure peoples votes are protected.". Michael Murney is a reporter at Chron and a reporting fellow with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. 1. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Republican judicial candidate Erin Lunceford filed a petition Wednesday seeking a new election in Harris County's 189th judicial district court race after losing by 2,743 votes out of more than 1 million ballots cast. Monday, April 19 Saturday, April 24: 7 AM 7 PM. We must also secure state and federal funding where available, partner with other governments and the private sector and schedule projects based on real need and not politics. Andy Taylor, general counsel for the Harris County GOP, is representing Lunceford. I think we can have a more efficient process that will help to speed up case processing times. Morman: We must keep all the promises made to residents during the historic flood control bond issue. Traditionally, vendors and contractors have filled the election campaign coffers for Harris County Commissioners Court members and candidates, but that story is changing with an influx of money from more politically driven contributions. HPD | Surveillance or savior? Vega: Working with local and state government is vital to our communities that flood. Hidalgo and other Democrats, facing attacks from Republicans for months, note they have adopted budget increases for the sheriff, constables and district attorney each year since they took office. Houston has 3 law schools with excellent clinical programs that courts should encourage people to use. Absolutely, technology has improved and our justice system needs to adapt. Democrats hold a 3-2 edge on the court. Korduba is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. Call the Elections Administrator Office at (713) 755-6965, Email the Elections Administrator Office at. We've got to address education. I am a public servant from the Eastex Jensen area who is a product of HISD schools, an honors graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law. The Democratic Party candidates are Luis Garza and Angela D. Rodriguez. Mouton: My inspiration in running for office has been wrapped up into a simple narrative: to give back to the arena that has given me so much. This means coordinating with the County and nonprofits to maximize resources for rental assistance and eviction diversion programs that create win-win scenarios for landlords, tenants, and the community as a whole. Why or why not? Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? The Justice of the Peace should follow the state and federal law regarding evictions. I am running because it is important to have someone in this position that is competent, and compassionate. As a successful mayor of the city of Pasadena along with my hispanic heritage and business experience I believe Im the most qualified candidate.What would your top priorities be if elected?J. I believe that Justice Courts can help drastically reduce the number of evictions during a pandemic by making sure each case is heard individually and everyone is given their day in court. Her reporting has aired nationally on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Here & Now. Through June, the county had reported 307 homicides this year, down slightly from the same point last year but up significantly from the first half of 2019. Biographical statement: While Cagle had no in-kind political contributions on his Oct. 31 report in 2018, his 2022 report from the same period shows in-kind contributions totaling $158,000 from the Houston Region Business Coalition, the Texas Latino Conservatives PAC and the Protect and Serve Texas PAC. I understand the issues our community faces daily. It is entrusted for a certain defined purpose and for a certain limited period in order to form a perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote welfare, and ensure the blessings of liberty to ourselves. Before coming to the Chronicle, Jen spent three years covering City Hall for Houston's NPR station. Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum said in the report that the results of the investigation are "inconclusive" thus far. Mouton: As Precinct 2 Commissioner, my focus will be on elevating levels of public safety, including ensuring that our constables are fully funded, greater investment in infrastructure/flooding mitigation, and better financial management and planning. State and county Republican officials have made several attempts to cast doubt on the results of the November elections in Harris County. On the Democratic side, the contributions for Cagle's challenger Lesley Briones, are not all coming from average residents, either. They have a unique opportunity to resolve conflicts before they get to county courts. I believe JPs can encourage mediated settlements that will allow for other opportunities to come about between landlord and tenant. PAY TO PLAY: Harris County commissioners hide where most of their campaign cash comes from. Jason: The flooding issue, I will study after being elected and implement my decisions.J. I am running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2, because I want to usher in the new era into this JP court. Jason: Parks and roads, I need to research when elected and implement my decisions.J. Relevant experience matters. I actually live down the street from the court and I want to devote myself more to the community in an elected and judicial role. The Harris County Republican Party does not endorse any candidate in contested primary elections. The Harris County Republican Party may endorse candidates in contested non-partisan elections and general elections. Below are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. By the end of the day, that number was up to 19, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt deGrood and Jen Rice. Vega: My top three priorities include law enforcement, flooding and bail reform. Jason: If the sheriffs office and [district attorney] dont hunt down these criminals and convict them then I will cut their budget 20%!J. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? People will not want to move here," she said. During the pandemic, JP courts have implemented a number of emergency procedures that changed the eviction process, like access to virtual hearings via Zoom/phone, allowing legal aid attorneys to provide assistance to tenants during court proceedings, and limiting the size of eviction dockets. I have 32 years' experience as an attorney on a wide variety of cases, including representing both individual tenants and landlords in JP courts. If elected I'll be the first gay JP in Harris County. In this case, Cross said, the GOP plan is likely aimed at turning out as many conservative voters as possible. Find a polling location near you for early voting or Election Day. Ive lived in Harris County for close to 35 years. He joined the Hearst Austin bureau in 2021 after nearly three years as a City Hall reporter for the Chronicle and a prior stint covering Bexar County for the Express-News. Solving small claims cases through creative ideas and compromise. 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST I will listen to advocates and the people most affected by the issues to achieve the most equitable outcomes possible. As Precinct 2 commissioner I will work to ensure everyone has a safe place to live.J. I raised my family in Precinct 1, and I have lived in the precinct for more than 30 years. Biographical statement: Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? The (county) administrators office accounts for maybe $3 million, and that wouldnt fund a fraction of this proposal that Ive seen, Garcia said. Republican judicial candidate Erin Lunceford filed a petition seeking a new election in Harris County's 189th judicial district court race after losing by 2,743 votes. Incumbent Judge Jeff Williams, a Republican, isnt running for reelection. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! In-kind contributions are donations of services such as media advertising or mail materials rather than monetary donations. Dolores is on the founding team of Impact Hub Houston, a locally rooted, globally connected nonprofit organization working to make Houston a role model for how the world solves its most pressing issues. It is the countys job to make sure resources continue to flow through the proper channels to reach our community. WebHarris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 Business hours | 10 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday Not authorized by any candidate or candidates committee. At the time, Hidalgo said the two GOP budget plans read like a horror story.. To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. They should know all needs keeping everyone in mind when making vital decisions that impacts the county as a whole. It is important for the county government reassures its community that their streets are safe whether you're driving on them or walking on them, to increase law enforcement because we care.D. The petition, which names Lunceford as the contestant and Craft as contestee, claims numerous violations of the Texas Election Code, including a failure to provide a sufficient amount of ballot paper to 25 polling locations. As a municipal court judge for over 22 years I have proven methods to expedite dockets. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? To find out which precinct election youll be voting in, you can search your address using this Harris County map. She called the GOP plan illogical and said it would create hundreds of new positions that may never be filled, while preventing raises for the current police officers and cutting critical funding for flood control, public health, and other areas.. Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican nominee for Harris County judge, speaking at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. I graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA. Why or why not? Also, hold public clinics and aid expos in the community. Manlove: I would begin working on prevention more than reaction. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. Abbott's school voucher pitch. The county otherwise is hamstrung, they argue, by state law that caps how much additional revenue local governments can collect each year. Her reporting has aired nationally on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Here & Now. At least half of Morman's nearly tenfold increase in cash contributions during that period came from three donors who contributed $100,000 apiece: Richard Weekley, Alan Hassenflu and David Modesett. Why are you running? A Friday morning release from Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee's office named eight Harris County GOP candidates who lost their bids for office in November and filed paperwork to officially contest the outcomes of their elections. I am committed to making sure the business of the court proceeds in a timely and efficient manner. Currently Im employed with Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office. JPs should also be looking at the living conditions of these rentals to make sure everything is up to code before making a ruling. No Republican Party Harris County Republican Party chair Cindy Siegel said the shift in funding for county races indicates that running campaigns has gotten more expensive and donors are stepping up. These procedures should have been implemented long before the pandemic because everyone deserves a more convenient courtroom experience and access to equitable legal representation. When I am not practicing law I am spending time with my family. "He can make back his investment in Alex Mealer by building one subdivision under the old Republican flood plan and flood control requirements," Evbagharu said. Republicans running for Harris County Commissioners Court said Wednesday they would ramp up law enforcement spending and hire 1,000 additional officers if they win a majority in November, but it was not immediately clear how much the plan would cost or how it would be funded. Jason: In March 2020 the radio told me if I went to church, I would be arrested. When I returned home, I complained to God and the Holy Spirit challenged me to run for office to turn this government back to God.J. Commissioner Jack Cagle speaking at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. This is the court that most people use and thus an important part of their role is to make sure people feel that the justice system is made for them. We must keep all the promises made to residents during the historic flood control bond issue. In a statement, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said his office will keep a close eye on Lunceford's election contest. Why are you running? The petition is filed in Harris County, but the case will be heard by a judge from outside the county, according to Menefee's office. Your application must be submitted 30 days before the election date for you to be eligible to vote in that election. Incumbent Judge David Patronella, a Democrat, isnt running for reelection. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas The race for Texas Attorney General was already heated. Why or why not? During the pandemic, JP courts have implemented a number of emergency procedures that changed the eviction process, like access to virtual hearings via Zoom/phone, allowing legal aid attorneys to provide assistance to tenants during court proceedings, and limiting the size of eviction dockets. 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