You cannot tell me this is an efficiently operated (budget)., On HoustonChronicle.com: Harris County inches ahead on budget and tax rate after state acknowledges comptroller cannot block approval. Box 3527, Houston TX 77253-3527; or. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. Biographical statement: They have a unique opportunity to resolve conflicts before they get to county courts. Incumbent Judge Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. 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. 1978 Press Photo James L. Muldrow, Judge for Harris County - hpa73820 1978 Press Photo Freddie Harris, candidate for county commissioner, Texas. On the ballot this year are half of Harris Countys justice of the peace seats. Biographical statement: Parks and roads must be supported. There are still many roads that have been left unattended and still need major work.D. In his spare time, Jishnu is a soccer fan and enjoys learning about wildlife and the environment. Theyve got to come out with some of those hot-button issues, I think somewhat to deflect the attention of the other issues that tend to favor the Democrats.. 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. Relevant experience matters. Our Justice of the Peace courts can serve as a resource for community members dealing with evictions. Democrats hold a 3-2 edge on the court. Vega: County government or elected officials are to be servants to the county. Biographical statement: 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. An immediate assessment of needs must be done to see what damage the incumbent Democrat has done. These procedures should have been implemented long before the pandemic because everyone deserves a more convenient courtroom experience and access to equitable legal representation. No Republican Party There are many parks within the precinct that have been neglected for many years. Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the upcoming March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats. Judge Lunceford previously served on the bench, so I trust she understands the seriousness of asking a court to disregard the votes of over a million residents across Harris County," Menefee said. A native Houstonian, Jen graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University and earned a master's degree from University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School of Public Affairs. This is a carousel. It could galvanize their base to oppose the mobilization that we may see among the Democrats with some other high-ranking issues, such as abortion, she said. 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. The Texas Supreme Court has declined to disqualify those votes. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Andy Taylor, general counsel for the Harris County GOP, is representing Lunceford. A yard sign in Houston supporting the Stop Houston Murders PAC photographed on Nov. 3, 2022. Why are you running? Find a polling location near you for early voting or Election Day. In 2024, the place 1 judges will be up for election. 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. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? 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. by Texas Tribune January 9, 2023. I have practiced law in Houston for more than 37 years, serving Texans in the areas of real estate law, business law, construction law, and government law. It thereby has the greatest duty to perform at the highest standards of both the law and morality. A law degree isnt required for justice of the peace candidates. 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. I will keep measures put in place during the pandemic. It is also the court where most parties are attending without the help of lawyer. The lawsuits contesting the 2022 election results in Harris County are: Alexandra del Moral Mealer (R) v. Lina Hidalgo* (D) for Harris County Judge Nile 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST 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. You must be at least 17 years and ten months of age on the date your application is submitted. We can use zoom to help bring resources to the Justice of the Peace courts that otherwise might not be possible. The largest source of that committee funding is the Stop Houston Murders PAC, which formed this year and has spent more than $2 million in this year's county elections. 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. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? They also decide eviction cases. I believe that JP Judges should ensure that tenants have all available resources at their disposal that can aid in paying their rent during a pandemic. Abbott's school voucher pitch. Each case should be reviewed on a case by case basis. Its now being reported AZ Governor Katie Hobbs as well as several Maricopa County Supervisors may have accepted bribes from the Sinaloa cartel in the form of phony mortgages or deeds of trust. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. We must keep all the promises made to residents during the historic flood control bond issue. Justices of the Peace are essential because they are part of most people's introduction to our justice system. Several Democratic and Republican candidates are gunning for the top position of the We've got to address public housing. Sharon Burney, a Democrat, is running for reelection. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? J. Manlove: Crime is a top priority, if we no longer feel safe in our community we are losing our personal freedom inch by inch. More than a dozen Republican candidates who lost their races for various elected offices in Harris County during the 2022 elections are disputing the legitimacy of Harris County's election results. Michael Wyke/Contributor. For the latest and best from Chron, sign up for our daily newsletter here. "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. We were able to make this happen despite the criminal justice system failing our community by allowing criminals to be released. Meet the Republican Candidates September 29, 2022 Heres why candidates say theyre running to serve as the judges who preside over evictions, truancy cases and small civil disputes. My name is Herbert Alexander Sanchez, I am 37 years old, a husband, and a father to 3 children ages 4, 16, and 19 years old. The Coalition Por For Texas PAC has contributed $450,000 to the Texas Latino Conservatives PAC, which made donations in October to Morman and Jack Cagle, GOP candidates for Harris County Commissioners Court. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? The Democratic Party candidates are Dolores Lozano and Blair McClure. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. Many of our law enforcement need new equipment such as cars, vests, riot gear and new technologies to keep up with investigation processes in solving more crimes.D. Why or why not? "It's an example of how important a very small group of people are to our political process," said Rene Cross, senior director of the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. Commissioners Court is weighing a $2.2 billion proposed spending plan for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, which includes some $880 million for the sheriffs office and eight constables. 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. State and county Republican officials have made several attempts to cast doubt on the results of the November elections in Harris County. Mouton: Quality of life is a top priority as mayor in Deer Park. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Jason: When vehicles are broken into my residents [in] Precinct 2 should contact the police then my office and we will see these people are hunted down, arrested and jailed!J. Incumbent Judge Jeff Williams, a Republican, isnt running for reelection. The LAST DAY to vote is Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 7 AM 7 PM. The county cannot afford to be wasteful with the budget and during COVID-19 response. So, at first glance, this proposal does not seem serious. According to the Secretary of States office, to be eligible to register to vote in Texas, you must: 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. The incumbent candidate is Adrian Updated This will allow more dockets for evictions and small claims. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. "Mr. Tatum, your day of reckoning has just started.". No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. Your subscription will be migrated over. The use of video conferencing is long overdue. 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. Yes. What needs do you see for parks and roads in Precinct 2 and what can be done to improve them?J. "The county will now have to spend substantial resources handling these contests, time that could instead be spent serving the people of Harris County, he added. It is important for us to look at other coastal regionsthey have similar landscapes as oursto see what has been successful so we can possibly implement it in our county.D. I prayed to God and I went to church. It's all about control of the county.". "That's why you're seeing him make such a large investment in Stop Houston Murders PAC and in Mealer's race, and in Morman's too. Morman: Public safety, good roads, quality of life enhancements like parks and programs for seniors, economic development, public healthR. Dont spend more money than we take in and reduce taxes.J. Since July 1, Mealer has raised $8.6 million and spent $8.2 million, unprecedented numbers in an election for Harris County judge. This year during the same period, those numbers increased dramatically: Morman reported raising $621,422, including in-kind contributions totaling $82,000 from the Texas Latino Conservatives PAC, the Houston Region Business Coalition and former Commissioner Steve Radack. More former Harris County GOP candidates move to overturn elections. Web1982 Press Photo Governor Bill Clements at GOP Convention, Harris County, Texas. I will continue to use whatever measures that are available to keep dockets moving. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? 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. Harris County Democratic officials slammed Mealer on Friday for announcing a Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? We've got to address all of these things that Republicans refuse to address and just say, 'I want to solve crime.'". Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel indicated there could be more election contests to come. The county otherwise is hamstrung, they argue, by state law that caps how much additional revenue local governments can collect each year. Precinct 2 contains many of the hardest hit areas from flooding, however, most of the flood resources are being used in other areas.What do you believe the county governments role should be in COVID-19 response?J. Especially now that the limit for civil cases has been raised to 20,000. I am the son of two hard working people who taught me the value of hard work, service, and dedication. GOP commissioner candidate Jack Morman, from left, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican nominee for Harris County judge, and Commissioner Jack Cagle, at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. We have learned from the pandemic that legal aid groups and zoom can and should play a role in our justice system. Your application must be submitted 30 days before the election date for you to be eligible to vote in that election. 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. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? I will limit the number of persons and hearings by appropriate scheduling to avoid unnecessary close contact. We've got to address health care. Why or why not? However, the county has become overly politicized and has become a political tool for incumbents.How would you work to prevent future flooding in the district or minimize its effects?J. I am active in progressive politics, I've worked extensively on voter protection, and I've brought a strong social and racial justice lens to my programming work with Harris County Democratic Lawyers. Imbalanced public services can be detrimental to our communities. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. Nine-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, will compete in a runoff against progressive attorney Jessica Cisneros. 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Meet the Republican Candidates - Harris County Republican Party All Events This event has passed. Democrats on Harris County Commissioners Court are poised to adopt more modest funding boosts for the sheriff and other law enforcement offices, arguing that steeper spending hikes would come at the expense of key services, such as the health department and library system. News of the challenges came hours after Alexandra del Moral Mealer, Lina Hidalgo's Republican opponent for Harris County Judge, announced she plans to contest the outcome of the judge's race. HPD | Surveillance or savior? Gundetection data raises concernsAftermath | West Texas town looks like Mars after dust stormGrind | Houston is the No. Ive lived in Harris County for close to 35 years. Evictions are devastating to families and communities, so it's vital that everyone has full access to the protections of the law. Denise F. Graves is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. FACT-CHECK: Analyzing claims from Hidalgo, Mealer campaign ads in Harris County judge race, "Crime has risen in this country coming off of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Ive worked in the legal, financial, and medical fields for the last 15 years. To find out which precinct election youll be voting in, you can search your address using this Harris County map. Much of Mealer's funding has come from a handful of Houston-based donors, including $400,000 each from Weekley and Alan Hassenflu, CEO of Fidelis Realty Partners and a board member of Weekleys Texans for Lawsuit Reform group. Taylor said. PAY TO PLAY: Harris County commissioners hide where most of their campaign cash comes from. positions Join the conversation: Call 713.440.8870 | Email talk@houstonmatters.org | Listen Live. Among the former candidates challenging election resultsare: The challenges follow a contentious race for Harris County Judge that saw GOP candidate Mealer losing to incumbent Democrat Lina Hidalgo despite posting record-breaking fundraising numbers just ahead of election day in November. During the pandemic, JPs have been in the spotlight as more than 63,000 eviction cases have been filed in Harris County over the past two years. Why or why not? Lunceford's opponent, Democrat Tamika Craft, won the election by 0.26 percent of the vote. After representing tenants facing retaliatory evictions in 2019 and 2020, I realized the need to rethink the role JP courts play. The trend began around the start of the COVID pandemic, with Harris County including Houston and the other incorporated cities seeing a 42 percent jump in murders in 2020, according to the Department of Public Safetys index crimes report, which collects data from local law enforcement. My name is Ron Campana, and I am running for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2. A dozen losing Republican candidates in Harris County have filed election contests to void the results of their races in the November 2022 election, according to the As Precinct 2 commissioner, investing and maintaining parks will be a top priority as well as fighting to make essential road and bridge projects and improvements happen.J. "You want a good base of the small donors because someone who gives $10 who maybe is on a fixed income, they're probably equally if not more invested in your campaign or your party than someone who can easily write a $1,000 check," Siegel said. Korduba is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. To fund his proposal, Cagle would have slashed funding for the public defenders office by 68 percent, Community Services by 53 percent, Public Health by 47 percent, the engineering department by 28 percent and the county library system by 25 percent, among other cuts, according to an analysis by the county budget office. Vega: My top three priorities include law enforcement, flooding and bail reform. Mealer said she envisions the new law enforcement personnel being split between patrol, for the sheriffs office and county constables, and the overburdened county jail, which falls under Gonzalezs purview. I want to continue to serve this community by implementing creative ideas. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. Overall violent crime has stayed comparatively flat over the same period, rising nearly 4 percent from 2019 to 2021, before falling about 6 percent in the first half of this year, according to DPS data. During that period, Hidalgo has raised $2.4 million and spent nearly $3.6 million. Its objective is voting out Democratic judges, though its impact likely has extended to the county judge race, in which Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer is challenging Democratic incumbent Lina Hidalgo. A Justice of the Peace should be fair, effective and efficient. Biographical statement: I am trying to team up with rental assistance programs to assist people with sources to help pay their rent so that they can remain in the homes/apartments. Taylor accused Harris County Elections Administrator Cliff Tatum, who took over the office starting in August, of intentionally causing ballot paper shortages in Republican-leaning neighborhoods. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Jen Rice is a reporter for the Houston Chronicle covering Harris County government. In a closely watched election between Democrat DaSean Jones and Republican Tami Pierce for the 180th state district court, Pierce led Jones by more than 1,200 votes the morning after the election, but the final count including absentee and provisional ballots flipped the race in Jones' favor. Her reporting has aired nationally on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Here & Now. $16.88 + $4.99 shipping. Alexandra del Moral Mealer appears to be the likely winner of the Republican nomination for Harris County judge, with 117 of 260 voting centers reporting election day results. Cagles proposal also would have eliminated funds for several departments created since Democrats took control in 2019, including the county administrator, elections administrator, Commissioners Court analysts office and Justice Administration Department. Why are you running? JPs have to follow the law, but they should also do as much as they possibly can to extend eviction protections for renters. It then raised $2.4 million in October, primarily from Weekley's Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC, Chevron, ConocoPhillips Co.and Restoration PAC, an Illinois-based super PAC with ties to election denial candidates. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. 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. 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. Our community has felt the impact of rising eviction rates, a lack of access to social services, and a continuous struggle to close the school to prison pipeline. Manlove: I believe incarceration is a deterrent to crime. Why are you running? Angela Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for reelection. CAGLE'S RACE: Harris County's redrawn maps mean longtime incumbent Cagle will have to fight to keep Precinct 4 seat. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. Monday, April 19 Saturday, April 24: 7 AM 7 PM. are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. As Precinct 2 commissioner I will work to ensure everyone has a safe place to live.J. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? These pandemic measures can continue to make our courts more accessible. I have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impacts of inequality in public services. Jason: Texans are smart and Texas doctors are great and these two should make their medical decisions not the government!J. Eviction petitions must be handled with transparency, compassion, and competence to uphold the law. 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. Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. How would you work to prevent future flooding in the district or minimize its effects? Harris County Elections officials look over ballots in the central count area at NRG Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in Houston. I have an extensive legal background as an attorney and former Chief of Staff to Representative Hernandez. There needs to be massive hiring initiatives at most of our local law enforcements in Harris County Precinct 2. He argued that scrapping the elections administrator position simply would shift the cost to another department, as the county still would be required to hold elections. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? [Learn more: Houston-Area Judges Are Evicting Renters Who Could Be Protected Under Federal Order.]. Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the upcoming March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo) Editor's note: This article has been updated to include responses submitted by Alexandra del Moral Mealer. WebHarris County: Ben Saldana: Harris County Department of Education, Place 2: District: Name: Email: Website: Harris County: Danielle Dick: County Commissioner Precinct Manlove: Deferred maintenance is crippling our roads and infrastructure. Jen Rice is a reporter for the Houston Chronicle covering Harris County government. Houston has 3 law schools with excellent clinical programs that courts should encourage people to use. Hoping to unseat County Judge Lina Hidalgo and retake political control of the county, Republicans have centered their campaigns this year around crime and public safety, arguing Democrats have failed to devote enough funding to county law enforcement since gaining a majority on Commissioners Court in 2018. 1978 Press Photo Anne Greene, Harris County, Texas What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? 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. Vega: The law enforcement agencies are not adequately staffed and funded to handle the population growth in Precinct 2. Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum said in the report that the results of the investigation are "inconclusive" thus far. GOP commissioner candidate Jack Morman speaking at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. Biographical statement: I believe it is the fair and compassionate thing to do. Precinct 1 and the community deserve the most experienced and knowledgeable person to serve as their Justice of the Peace. WebNikita Harmon Ryan Patrick David Mendoza Texas judicial district 230 Chris Morton Texas judicial district 232 Josh Hill (Texas) Texas judicial district 234 Lauren Reeder Texas judicial district 245 Angela Lancelin Texas judicial district 246 Angela Graves-Harrington Texas judicial district 247 Janice Berg Texas judicial district 248 Hilary Unger I am running to reinvest in my community and bring humanity back into the courtroom. Before coming to the Chronicle, Jen spent three years covering City Hall for Houston's NPR station. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. Her reporting has aired nationally on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Here & Now. Dorris: Harris County Jail needs to be more efficiently funded and staffed. New jails may need to be built. More robust program to tackle and root out human trafficking. Ensure commissioners court cannot take away money from constables. Develop an interactive map to highlight where crime has occurred to help keep our residents informed. Why are you running? No Republican Party candidates filed to run. This court has been particularly affected. Incumbent Judge Sharon Burney, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Harris County faces many challenges. Follow him on Twitter @jishnews for news updates. By Jishnu Nair Manlove: The role of county government is primarily crime, infrastructure and economic development. 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