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. Mouton: Quality of life is a top priority as mayor in Deer Park. Your subscription will be migrated over. 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. "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. I will push for stronger enforcement and work to stop the restorative justice ideology that is currently driving the release of repeat offenders. Work to redirect truant youth in a positive direction so that hopefully they don't become a part of the overcrowded criminal justice system. Brian Staley, former candidate for Harris County Civil County Court at Law No. 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. "And, yet, that's not the way it's breaking.". 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. "Several of them are considering election contests.". Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? I want to set an example for my two young sons. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? We've got to address public housing. To find out which precinct election youll be voting in, you can search your address using, We asked residents what questions they have for people running for justice of the peace and included some of those questions in a survey we sent to the candidates to learn more about their platforms. 8; Bruce Bain, former candidate for the 269th District Court; Michelle Fraga, former candidate for the 281st District Court; Elizabeth Buss, former candidate for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. I would still leave in place all of the accommodating options. 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.R. Web1982 Press Photo Governor Bill Clements at GOP Convention, Harris County, Texas. 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. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. Over the last five years, the crime rate in Deer Park decreased approximately 15%. Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the upcoming March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats. Incumbent Judge Laryssa Korduba, a Republican, is running for reelection. He has also reported on local politics for both papers. The largest contributor to Stop Houston Murders, the Judicial Fairness PAC, started in 2020 to support GOP candidates for the Texas Supreme Court. The current 3-2 Democratic majority could switch to a Republican-led court depending on the winners of the races for county judge and two commissioner seats. 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. Jasper Scherer covers Texas politics and government for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. 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 (county) administrators office accounts for maybe $3 million, and that wouldnt fund a fraction of this proposal that Ive seen, Garcia said. JPs are often the first point of contact for people who are struggling. It is is not in the best interest of our community to just evict a tenant without trying to help them as best as we can legally do so during the worst pandemic of our lifetime. Below. Ditta is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. Why are you running? I am 36 years old born and raised here all my life. Ive worked in the legal, financial, and medical fields for the last 15 years. These pandemic measures can continue to make our courts more accessible. I believe I bring a unique skill set to this court. Much like the rest of the country, the Harris County political climate has grown increasingly divisive, with Republican and Democratic campaigns hoping to sink their opponents on emotionally charged themes that are playing out nationally, including crime and reproductive rights. It is imperative that the Justice of the Peace Courts enter the 21st century and use all available technology to provide the best and most efficient service to our community. In 2024, the place 1 judges will be up for election. 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST, Five candidates are competing in the Republican primary election for Harris County commissioner Precinct 2. Nine-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, will compete in a runoff against progressive attorney Jessica Cisneros. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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. An immediate assessment of needs must be done to see what damage the incumbent Democrat has done. Weekley, a Houston real estate developer and major donor to Mealer, also is behind another top contributor to the Stop Houston Murders PAC the Coalition Por For Texas PAC, which started last year with Weekley and three other contributors donating $250,000 apiece: Harlan Crow, Robert Rowling and Hilwood Development Co., all based in Dallas. After representing tenants facing retaliatory evictions in 2019 and 2020, I realized the need to rethink the role JP courts play. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. I am the most experienced person on the ballot. 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 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. 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. Putting flood mitigation plans in place will be a top priority as Precinct 2 commissioner so that we can be prepared for all outcomes.J. 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. Yes. 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.. Justice Courts should be people centered and no one should feel that the legal system is working against them. Each of them should be deeply embarrassed and these claims should not be taken seriously by the public.. 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. Incumbent Judge George Risner, a Democrat, isnt running for reelection. (Community Impact Newspaper staff). 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. I'll create a model court that leads with innovative solutions to the eviction crisis. 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 was inspired to run again because we again need a conservative majority on commissioners court. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Join the conversation: Call 713.440.8870 | Email talk@houstonmatters.org | Listen Live. ", TEXAS VOTER GUIDE: Get info on the races, candidates and more in the 2022 midterms. 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. However, most of the resources are being used to underwrite Houston and its social programs. Where can I get a voter registration application? Harris County faces many challenges. Graduated of Texas Southern University. Jason: The flooding issue, I will study after being elected and implement my decisions.J. The county cannot afford to be wasteful with the budget and during COVID-19 response. Manlove: I believe incarceration is a deterrent to crime. During that period, Hidalgo has raised $2.4 million and spent nearly $3.6 million. Menefee blasted the candidates in the Friday release, stating that, this is a shameful attempt by a group of losing candidates who couldnt win the hearts and minds of Harris County voters and are now throwing nonsensical legal theories at the wall to see what sticks. The Democratic Party candidates are Eman Afshar and Roderick D. Rodgers. 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. 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. Siegel said larger donors are getting involved because they are concerned about crime and government transparency. The winners No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. There are still many roads that have been left unattended and still need major work.D. As the first point of contact in eviction cases, JPs have the best opportunity to refocus the process on avoiding evictions rather than just processing paperwork. Harris County is divided into eight justice of the peace precincts, with two elected judges in each precinct. 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. 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. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? The campaign received $375,000 from Vega Energy Partners president David Modesettand $100,000 from John McGill, owner of Don McGill Auto Group. Vega: County government or elected officials are to be servants to the county. Democrats hold a 3-2 edge on the court. Who is eligible to register to vote in Harris County elections? | - Houston suspends sister city ties with Russian cities on the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, - Mayor Turner's office accuses Pappas of 'smear campaign' on Hobby deal, says city followed its rules, - Houston leaders divided on support for controversial affordable housing projects, - Five years after Santa Fe massacre, relatives still denied records of loved ones' last moments, - Kingwood operators released sewage in creek that feeds into Houston's drinking water, HPD alleges. Manlove: Deferred maintenance is crippling our roads and infrastructure. I graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. A law degree isnt required for justice of the peace candidates. You can vote early by-mail for the upcoming local election if you are registered to vote and meet one of the following criteria: Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. Vega: My top three priorities include law enforcement, flooding and bail reform. 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. More former Harris County GOP candidates move to overturn elections. 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. Find a polling location near you for early voting or Election Day. I understand the issues our community faces daily. I am the son of two hard working people who taught me the value of hard work, service, and dedication. 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. Gundetection data raises concernsAftermath | West Texas town looks like Mars after dust stormGrind | Houston is the No. Originally from New Jersey, Jishnu covers the North Houston metro area, including Community Impact Newspaper's Montgomery County markets. 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.. I raised my family in Precinct 1, and I have lived in the precinct for more than 30 years. 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. JP Judges should have strong relationships with non-profit organizations, with all levels of government, and with the private sector to establish programs that can aid tenants and landlords receive the necessary assistance prior to any eviction. These emergency procedures should have been available before the pandemic and should continue to be available to ensure a streamlined process where all parties can benefit. 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 Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. Monday, April 19 Saturday, April 24: 7 AM 7 PM. We've got to address all of these things that Republicans refuse to address and just say, 'I want to solve crime.'". I believe it is the fair and compassionate thing to do. These procedures should have been implemented long before the pandemic because everyone deserves a more convenient courtroom experience and access to equitable legal representation. The Harris County Republican Party filed a lawsuit in November accusing Tatum and the county of several state election code violations, which Taylor said is on the back burner until after the election contests are resolved. "I want to send a message to the Harris County elections administrator," Taylor said. "If it was just mismanagement, it was just gross incompetence, wouldn't one think that the lack of paper would apply equally and uniformly across the map, so that there would be roughly an equivalent number of Democratic stronghold precinct neighborhoods as well as Republican precinct stronghold neighborhoods?" 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. "I'm disappointed to see another losing candidate challenging the results of their election. Korduba is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. 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. Still, he acknowledged crime remains a serious issue for Harris County voters. JPs should also be looking at the living conditions of these rentals to make sure everything is up to code before making a ruling. 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. 5; Chris Daniel, former candidate for Harris County District Clerk. "Harris County will not thrive if we don't have an environment where people are safe, where people know their kids will have good schools, that you can make a nice living. Expanding Medicaid coverage, online data privacy rights: Texas-based boot-maker Lucchese to open store in League Citys west side to bring thousands Harris County commissioners talk jail conditions, approve What needs do you see for parks and roads in Precinct 2 and what can be done to improve them? This court has been particularly affected. 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. 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. Community activist, Political and Business Consultant and mediator. Before coming to the Chronicle, Jen spent three years covering City Hall for Houston's NPR station. Where we Stand; Our Leadership; Precinct Chairs; Our Republican Organizations; Our Elected Officials; Vega: Working with local and state government is vital to our communities that flood. Ive lived in Harris County for close to 35 years. How soon before an election can I register and be able to vote? Morman: Making sure small businesses and members of public get accurate information and support.R. 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. Your spouse, parent or child (acting as an agent) may complete and sign a voter registration application for you, provided that this person is a registered voter, or has applied for voter registration. Abbott's school voucher pitch. 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The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. 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. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? 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. 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. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. And doing work based on real need instead of using the Social Vulnerability Index to direct funds to favored constituents.What do you think the role of county government is supposed to be?J. 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 Justice of the Peace should follow the state and federal law regarding evictions. PAY TO PLAY: Harris County commissioners hide where most of their campaign cash comes from. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Incumbent Judge Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. The last few years have been difficult and stressful for all members of our community. Having someone in this position that understands the community is key to ensuring that everyone feels comfortable participating in our legal system. There is no greater calling than to be of service to others. 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. In a statement, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said his office will keep a close eye on Lunceford's election contest. Manlove: I would begin working on prevention more than reaction. I am running for this bench because I feel that I am the most qualified candidate. Biographical statement: There needs to be massive hiring initiatives at most of our local law enforcements in Harris County Precinct 2. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Weekley and Hassenflu each wrote another $100,000 check, and more than two-thirds of the donations were large in-kind contributions from PACs and other conservative groups primarily paying for campaign ads: $228,000 from the Houston Region Business Coalition, $138,000 from the "C" Club of Houston, $38,000 from the Protect and Serve Texas PAC and $25,000 from the Texas Latino Conservatives PAC. The Republican Party candidates are Zee Adam Gire, Bret S. Kisluk and Bob Wolfe. Michael Wyke/Contributor. 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. Crime and murder rates are tragically high and so is wasteful spending. I am the only candidate with judicial experience. The JP should strive to eliminate confusion and provide information to help people make reasoned decisions before proceeding. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? That is about $97 million more than what those offices received in the countys most recent annual budget, though short of what Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a Democrat, and other public safety leaders sought. Follow him on Twitter @jishnews for news updates. My name is Ron Campana, and I am running for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2. In this case, Cross said, the GOP plan is likely aimed at turning out as many conservative voters as possible. Who won and who lost in the 2022 midterm elections across Houston and rest of Texas? No Republican Party Harris County Democratic officials slammed Mealer on Friday for announcing a In-kind contributions are donations of services such as media advertising or mail materials rather than monetary donations. 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. Known as JPs, these are the judges who decide matters like misdemeanors, small civil disputes and truancy cases. 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. Cross said theinflux of large contributions in Harris County elections was made possible by Citizens United, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2010 that allowed corporations and other groups to spend unlimited amounts of money on elections. Imbalanced public services can be detrimental to our communities. I obtained a bachelor's degree in business and have experiences with finances and finding solutions to budgets our county needs. The legal process should not be cryptic we should encourage people to have access to legal advice and mediation. Morman: Parks and roads must be supported. 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. Expose aid and resources to renters through churches and community organizations. 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. Manlove: The county governments core mission is to help the unincorporated areas of the county, which is nearly 50%. $10.00 + $4.99 shipping. I am married for 35 years, have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. 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