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. Among those filing challenges are Harris County Republican candidate Alex Mealer. 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. Why are you running? Parks and roads must be supported. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? 2. 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. The LAST DAY to vote is Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 7 AM 7 PM. Justice courts played a leading role in dealing with evictions during the pandemic and will continue to do so long after COVID. Dont spend more money than we take in and reduce taxes.J. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Work to redirect truant youth in a positive direction so that hopefully they don't become a part of the overcrowded criminal justice system. Elections 2022 Judicial Local News Democrat Judge Disqualifies Harris County GOP Judicial Candidate, Texas Supreme Court Intervenes After an unusually speedy trial, a jury decided that because a candidates spouse had witnessed signatures while the candidate signed a related affidavit, some signatures were fraud. Holly County races, typically low-profile affairs, are seeing major funding boosts this year, notably from a strong stream of Republican and conservative political action committee funding, including hundreds of thousands of in-kind donations and ad support in the last month for Jack Morman's bid to unseat Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia. Biographical statement: Taylor alleged 80 percent of polling places with paper shortages on Nov. 8 were in areas considered Republican strongholds. Vega: My top three priorities include law enforcement, flooding and bail reform. Lunceford's opponent, Democrat Tamika Craft, won the election by 0.26 percent of the vote. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. | 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. **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. I believe it is the fair and compassionate thing to do. My name is Ron Campana, and I am running for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2. 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. Changes I would implement include having a "zoom room" for legal aid and law clinic representatives to meet virtually with those in need. 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. 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. By the end of the day, that number was up to 19, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt deGrood and Jen Rice. The incumbent candidate is Adrian I will keep measures put in place during the pandemic. Morman's mid-October fundraising report in 2018 showed $68,260 in contributions, including $4,900 of in-kind political contributions. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Monday, April 19 Saturday, April 24: 7 AM 7 PM. 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. 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. Last week, Mike May, the GOP nominee who ran against state Rep. Jon Rosenthal in House District 135, filed a petition challenging Rosenthals win. Menu. Garcia, meanwhile, said he supports the idea of hiring more law enforcement personnel but does not see how eliminating administrative positions would cover the cost. 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. Incumbent Judge Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. The campaign then raised an eye-popping $811,000 in October, according to Morman's latest report. 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST Why are you running? Ditta is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. Dolores Lozano is a community organizer and advocate. 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. Monday is the first day of early voting in the Texas March 1 primary election. 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. Overseeing the watersheds and making sure they are functioning properly; working with engineers while using the strategies to allow us to perform better in bad weather. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. Sharon Burney, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. I am a former Harris County Prosecutor and am a strong conservative Republican that adheres to the law and the constitutions of the U.S. and Texas. 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. Public safety, good roads, quality of life enhancements like parks and programs for seniors, economic development, public health. Justice Courts should be people centered and no one should feel that the legal system is working against them. Building up coalitions and building up individuals to become more productive citizens instead of erecting barriers ensure safer and prosperous communities. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. We've got to address health care. If elected, Mealer said she would meet with the countys law enforcement leaders within 30 days of taking office to identify where officers are most needed. I believe JPs can encourage mediated settlements that will allow for other opportunities to come about between landlord and tenant. Texas Attorney General candidates waiting on 10,000 mail-in ballots to be counted in Harris County The 6,000 Democratic and 4,000 Republican ballots are Jason: In March 2020 the radio told me if I went to church, I would be arrested. I prayed to God and I went to church. ELECTION ROUNDUP: Who won and who lost in the 2022 midterm elections across Houston and rest of Texas? Earlier this year, Republican Commissioners Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey unveiled their own budget proposals that would have fully funded Gonzalezs request, along with an ask by District Attorney Kim Ogg for 125 new employees. Biographical statement: Jason: If the sheriffs office and [district attorney] dont hunt down these criminals and convict them then I will cut their budget 20%!J. Her reporting has aired nationally on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Here & Now. My experience as a community advocate and attorney have prepared me to serve our community in this capacity. We can use zoom to help bring resources to the Justice of the Peace courts that otherwise might not be possible. What needs do you see for parks and roads in Precinct 2 and what can be done to improve them?J. Incumbent Judge David Patronella, a Democrat, isnt running for reelection. 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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. Incumbent Judge Jeff Williams, a Republican, isnt running for reelection. Jason: Texans are smart and Texas doctors are great and these two should make their medical decisions not the government!J. WebWelcome to the Website of the Conservative Coalition of Harris County CCHC PAC encourages the public to vote for conservative candidates in the general election and I currently have my own practice where I deal with business law, construction law, and personal injury matters. Commissioner Jack Cagle speaking at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. Justices of the Peace are essential because they are part of most people's introduction to our justice system. are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican nominee challenging Hidalgo, estimated the addition of 1,000 new law enforcement officers, at a cost of about $100,000 each in salary and benefits, would amount to roughly 5 percent of Harris Countys annual budget. 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. 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. Evbagharu said contributions from Garcia and Ellis have helped Briones run against a well-funded incumbent, who began the race with name identification anda fundraising advantage. 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. Im a husband and father. If elected I'll be the first gay JP in Harris County. 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. Harris County votes still being counted 9 days after Election Day Election 2022: Full results from Texas primary runoff elections Primary runoff sets up mid-term contests for AG and Lt. Gov. To find out which precinct election youll be voting in, you can search your address using this Harris County map. I will follow all guidelines and mandates concerning health and safety in public buildings. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Biographical statement: 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. positions 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. I am a small business co-founder on the East Side of Harris County and an elected School Board Trustee. 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. We must keep all the promises made to residents during the historic flood control bond issue. Join the conversation: Call 713.440.8870 | Email talk@houstonmatters.org | Listen Live. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. "But we also know that in order to curtail crime, we've got to make quality of life investments. 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. I am running to bring a fresh new perspective with a wide range of personal and professional experiences. As a lower level court my role as a JP will be one of compassion, empathy, education, and to bring about a more in touch approach with the demographic of precinct 1. Mealer said she wants to increase longevity pay and offer more competitive salary and benefits to encourage deputies to stick around, though she acknowledged we will not be able to hire 1,000 on Day One., In a statement Wednesday, Hidalgo noted that Harris Countys law enforcement agencies currently have more than 400 fully funded yet unfilled positions. be 18 years old (you may register at 17 years and 10 months of age); not be a convicted felon (unless your sentence is completed, including any probation or parole); and. Why are you running? With three out of five seats on Commissioners Court in competitive races Nov. 8, the balance of the court is up for grabs. 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. 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. Korduba is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. I reduced crime by 27% in Pasadena by building accountability and flexibility into the system. Imbalanced public services can be detrimental to our communities. I think we can have a more efficient process that will help to speed up case processing times. I believe the law must be adhere to. Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey, Houston-Area Judges Are Evicting Renters Who Could Be Protected Under Federal Order, After secret negotiations, Houston City Council will vote on a new contract with the police union. Its not a real attempt at governing a community through the challenges that were currently facing., Cagle contended during the press conference that eliminating all of the new bureaucracy added since Republicans lost their court majority would produce enough savings to fund the new proposed law enforcement officers without having to raise taxes on the public.. Law enforcement needs better support and so do crime victims.R. Jen Rice is a reporter for the Houston Chronicle covering Harris County government. "We've got this small group of donors who are influencing not only the election outcomes but I would say the likely public policies that are created and implemented. These pandemic measures can continue to make our courts more accessible. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? There is no greater calling than to be of service to others. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. 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.. Your application must be submitted 30 days before the election date for you to be eligible to vote in that election. The landscape of Harris County races is changing as GOP PACs throw more cash toward ads, candidates, Black trail riders head to Houston rodeo parade after grueling, joyful 6-day journey. Morman: Making sure small businesses and members of public get accurate information and support.R. People living in these situations often feel as though public servants are working against them rather than for them. The county otherwise is hamstrung, they argue, by state law that caps how much additional revenue local governments can collect each year. Known as JPs, these are the judges who decide matters like misdemeanors, small civil disputes and truancy cases. Call the Elections Administrator Office at (713) 755-6965, Email the Elections Administrator Office at. During this time I have developed methods to expedite dockets while providing the public with fairness and confidence in the system. Its $1.9 million fundraising haul between July and the end of September came from just six contributors, including $1 million from the private equity firm Trinity Equity Partners, $500,000 from Don McGill of Katy LTD, $300,000 from the Republican State Leadership Committee and $125,000 fromApache Corp. 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