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. 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. Why are you running? 6; Matthew Dexter, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1978 Press Photo James L. Muldrow, Judge for Harris County - hpa73820 1978 Press Photo Freddie Harris, candidate for county commissioner, Texas. Mealer and other GOP candidates say even more robust public safety spending is needed amid a spike in homicides, which has swept Harris County and the nation as a whole. Where can I get a voter registration application? 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. Harris County Democratic officials slammed Mealer on Friday for announcing a To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. Relevant experience matters. 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. To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. 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. 1. How soon before an election can I register and be able to vote? Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Most notably, I am running to have working class people leave my courtroom better than when they left. **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. 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. Why are you running? More than one-third of her October fundraising total came from a $75,000 donation from Commissioner Garcia and a $100,000 loan from Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Why or why not? I am a small business co-founder on the East Side of Harris County and an elected School Board Trustee. When I am not practicing law I am spending time with my family. To find out which precinct election youll be voting in, you can search your address using this Harris County map. 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. 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. 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. Incumbent Judge David Patronella, a Democrat, isnt running for reelection. 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. Below. 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. 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. "But the reality is, to campaign and to win, more and more I think both parties are having to rely upon larger donors, PACs as sources of funds to be able to help win their election.". How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Vega: One thing that COVID[-19] has done for families here in Precinct 2 is push us to go outside. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. Biographical statement: Biographical statement: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, left, and Alexandra del Moral Mealer, a candidate for Harris County Judge, talk to members of the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at the Houston Chronicle offices in Houston. The day before Harris County Commissioners Court was set to certify the results of the November election, the Texas Attorney General's Office filed a last-minute petition to throw out 2,000 provisional ballots cast during an extended hour of voting on Election Day. 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. Harris County faces many challenges. Call the Elections Administrator Office at (713) 755-6965, Email the Elections Administrator Office at. Complete a postage-free post card application and mail it, or take it in person to: Our main office at 1001 Preston, 2nd Floor, Room 200, in Downtown Houston; or the Election Technology Center, located at 11525 Todd St., Houston, 77055. The Stop Houston Murders PAC largely is funded by other PACs, including $750,000 from the Judicial Fairness PAC and $150,000 from the Coalition Por For Texas PAC, along with other major donations including $500,000 from Don McGill of Katy LTD, $210,000 from Richard Weekley and $250,000 each from OTA Holdings and Texas Transeastern. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S.Change | Crosby ISD adopts 4-day school week, a first in Harris County. We have learned from the pandemic that legal aid groups and zoom can and should play a role in our justice system. Eviction petitions must be handled with transparency, compassion, and competence to uphold the law. This court has been particularly affected. Vega: Making sure public safety/health is secure and fully operational is extremely vital to our citizens and our economy. Jasper Scherer covers Texas politics and government for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. 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. Why are you running? "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. Why are you running? Also, hold public clinics and aid expos in the community. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Where we Stand; Our Leadership; Precinct Chairs; Our Republican Organizations; Our Elected Officials; GOP candidate for Harris County Judge Alexandra del Moral Mealer at her watch party, held at the Mutiny Wine Room Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in Houston, TX. Why or why not? "This case will focus on the details of every aspect of the November 8 election in Harris County. 4.; Mark Goldberg, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Abbott's school voucher pitch. Im a husband and father. Justices of the Peace are essential because they are part of most people's introduction to our justice system. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. Incumbent Judge Laryssa Korduba, a Republican, is running for reelection. JPs have the ability to proactively provide legal aid information to tenants as well as coming to agreements on potential payment plans. "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 Democratic Party candidates are Dolores Lozano and Blair McClure. Laryssa Korduba, a Republican, is running for reelection. In his spare time, Jishnu is a soccer fan and enjoys learning about wildlife and the environment. I would still leave in place all of the accommodating options. "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. He has also reported on local politics for both papers. Who is eligible to register to vote in Harris County elections? A Precinct 2 commissioner should provide public safety while ensuring the blessings of liberty to our constituents.J. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. Manlove: The county governments core mission is to help the unincorporated areas of the county, which is nearly 50%. Effective interventions at this level are crucial to avoid progression within justice system. The legal process should not be cryptic we should encourage people to have access to legal advice and mediation. 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. However, I believe all resources available should be accessed and exhausted before that finality. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 Business hours | 10 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday Not Manlove: I would begin working on prevention more than reaction. Changes I would implement include having a "zoom room" for legal aid and law clinic representatives to meet virtually with those in need. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. Our Justice of the Peace courts can serve as a resource for community members dealing with evictions. 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. My office will be involved in the case every step of the way to ensure peoples votes are protected.". Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Justice Courts should be people centered and no one should feel that the legal system is working against them. Solving small claims cases through creative ideas and compromise. 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. 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. Having someone in this position that understands the community is key to ensuring that everyone feels comfortable participating in our legal system. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Louie Ditta, a Republican, is running for reelection. My goal is to transform this process into one that is more transparent. Law enforcement needs better support and so do crime victims.R. 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. 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. Jason: The government is to promote small business and dont infringe on Texans' God-given rights! 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. These pandemic measures can continue to make our courts more accessible. Justice of the Peace courts have more of an impact on peoples every day lives than most know. 1978 Press Photo Anne Greene, Harris County, Texas A law degree isnt required for justice of the peace candidates. 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. Cagle won re-election that year, while Morman lost to Democrat Garcia, whom he is running against to reclaim his seat. 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. With three out of five seats on Commissioners Court in competitive races Nov. 8, the balance of the court is up for grabs. Currently Im employed with Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office. 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