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. 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. By Jishnu Nair The campaign then raised an eye-popping $811,000 in October, according to Morman's latest report. These procedures should have been implemented long before the pandemic because everyone deserves a more convenient courtroom experience and access to equitable legal representation. After Lina Hidalgo's challenger announced she was contesting results, several others followed suit. They also decide eviction cases. 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. With three out of five seats on Commissioners Court in competitive races Nov. 8, the balance of the court is up for grabs. Why or why not? The county otherwise is hamstrung, they argue, by state law that caps how much additional revenue local governments can collect each year. He has also reported on local politics for both papers. 1. Ive lived in Harris County for close to 35 years. 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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 Incumbent Judge Laryssa Korduba, a Republican, is running for reelection. ELECTION MAP: See if your Harris County neighborhood voted for Greg Abbott or Beto O'Rourke in the 2022 midterms. Siegel's counterpart, Odus Evbagharu, chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, said a large real estate developer like Weekley could have a different motivation for contributing to county races. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Web1982 Press Photo Governor Bill Clements at GOP Convention, Harris County, Texas. 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. 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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. I am a small business co-founder on the East Side of Harris County and an elected School Board Trustee. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? The Justice of the Peace has the authority to determine if the claimed violation is material and if the violation should be denied. To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. I understand the issues our community faces daily. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Biographical statement: Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Crime and murder rates are tragically high and so is wasteful spending. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Last night, two Republican candidates who lost the November 2022 election in Harris Countyincluding Alexandra del Moral Mealer, former candidate for Harris County Judgeannounced they will challenge the results of 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. I have 22 years of experience as a municipal court judge. Biographical statement: 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. A yard sign in Houston supporting the Stop Houston Murders PAC photographed on Nov. 3, 2022. 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 will listen to advocates and the people most affected by the issues to achieve the most equitable outcomes possible. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? I would still leave in place all of the accommodating options. Below are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. 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. Morman: Parks and roads must be supported. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. Who is eligible to register to vote in Harris County elections? Justice of the Peace courts have more of an impact on peoples every day lives than most know. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. In a statement, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said his office will keep a close eye on Lunceford's election contest. "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. Your application must be submitted 30 days before the election date for you to be eligible to vote in that election. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? 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. In-kind contributions are donations of services such as media advertising or mail materials rather than monetary donations. We've got to address all of these things that Republicans refuse to address and just say, 'I want to solve crime.'". However, I believe all resources available should be accessed and exhausted before that finality. not have been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be: partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote. We've got to address health care. Why are you running? I am running for this bench because I feel that I am the most qualified candidate. No, there are currently many resources now in place for both landlords and tenants alike before they arrive at the eviction process stage. 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. Who won and who lost in the 2022 midterm elections across Houston and rest of Texas? 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. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? I will follow all guidelines and mandates concerning health and safety in public buildings. Graduated of Texas Southern University. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? 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. I reduced crime by 27% in Pasadena by building accountability and flexibility into the system. 6; Matthew Dexter, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 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. 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. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. A law degree isnt required for justice of the peace candidates. The Democratic Party candidates are Eman Afshar and Roderick D. Rodgers. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? I am the son of two hard working people who taught me the value of hard work, service, and dedication. I believe judges should follow the law and abide by all emergency orders issued by the Governor. How would you work to prevent future flooding in the district or minimize its effects? On the Democratic side, the contributions for Cagle's challenger Lesley Briones, are not all coming from average residents, either. 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. We've got to address education. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? They should know all needs keeping everyone in mind when making vital decisions that impacts the county as a whole. 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. Out of Harris County during the early voting period and on Election Day; 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or confined in jail, but eligible to vote. 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 They should be community-centered courts that are accessible and welcoming. They should focus on providing resources and solving problems, not on disciplining, chastising, or punishing people. Each case should be reviewed on a case by case basis. Evictions are devastating to families and communities, so it's vital that everyone has full access to the protections of the law. People will not want to move here," she said. Parks and roads must be supported. 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST, Five candidates are competing in the Republican primary election for Harris County commissioner Precinct 2. A Precinct 2 commissioner should provide public safety while ensuring the blessings of liberty to our constituents.J. I believe JPs can encourage mediated settlements that will allow for other opportunities to come about between landlord and tenant. Doug Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers union, speaking at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. These measures have improved the accessibility of the court, and I am strongly in favor of not only continuing but also expanding them. Below. Cagle and Republican Jack Morman, a former Precinct 2 commissioner who is aiming to win his seat back from Democratic incumbent Adrian Garcia in November, joined Mealer at the press conference Wednesday in support of the plan to hire 1,000 new officers. 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. The last few years have been difficult and stressful for all members of our community. Why or why not? MORE ON ELECTIONS: Election-denying Houston Republican Mike May takes his case to the Texas House after 6,000-vote loss. 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. No Republican Party 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 are you running? Expose aid and resources to renters through churches and community organizations. 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. - 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. 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. I'll create a model court that leads with innovative solutions to the eviction crisis. 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. Biographical statement: 8; 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. I am the most experienced person on the ballot. 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 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. I have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impacts of inequality in public services. 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. Taylor alleged 80 percent of polling places with paper shortages on Nov. 8 were in areas considered Republican strongholds. 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. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. Why are you running? Jasper Scherer covers Texas politics and government for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. 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. 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. 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. 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