Why or why not? 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST Several Democratic and Republican candidates are gunning for the top position of the 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. I want to use the skills I learned professionally to keep Harris County safe and the community thriving. Monitor current developments and watersheds, and begin a real push for the development of an Ike Dike type of solution for storm surge.What kind of improvements would you make to the county criminal justice system?J. 8; This is a carousel. 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. "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. He has also reported on local politics for both papers. 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 were able to make this happen despite the criminal justice system failing our community by allowing criminals to be released. Why are you running? Mouton: The power under the Constitution will always be in the people. 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. "I'm disappointed to see another losing candidate challenging the results of their election. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas The race for Texas Attorney General was already heated. Jeffrey Hildebrand, CEO of the Houston oil company Hilcorp Energy, sent in a combined $500,000 with his wife, Melinda Hildebrand. Over the last five years, the crime rate in Deer Park decreased approximately 15%. We must keep all the promises made to residents during the historic flood control bond issue. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? I understand the issues our community faces daily. Why are you running? Ditta is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. Jones won by 449 votes out of more than 1 million ballots cast in the race. Houston has 3 law schools with excellent clinical programs that courts should encourage people to use. Morman: Public safety, good roads, quality of life enhancements like parks and programs for seniors, economic development, public healthR. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Each case should be reviewed on a case by case basis. Precinct 1 and the community deserve the most experienced and knowledgeable person to serve as their Justice of the Peace. Taylor said. 2. 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. 1978 Press Photo Anne Greene, Harris County, Texas Burney is the only Democratic Party candidate in the race. Incumbent Judge Sharon Burney, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Unlike a regular contract violation an eviction could potentially put people on the street and have future impacts on ability to rent and as a result the JP should attempt to get parties to resolve their issues before even having to get to the eviction stage. Denise F. Graves is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. I believe it is the fair and compassionate thing to do. 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. We've got to address public housing. "For 12 years now, there's just been no real limitations on campaign donations," she said. "During the last month, we've had a lot of our candidates that were in very close races that have been talking to us wanting to know the information that we've accumulated and have reported," Siegel said. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? The role of the JP is to be a community leader that understands the needs of the people and use their discretion for maximum community benefit. CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN TEXAS: Greg Abbott, Beto ORourke shatter records in governors race. I am 36 years old born and raised here all my life. 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. Two Republican candidates Pete Flores and Raul Reyes are moving onto the runoff in Texas Senate District 24, as they hope to succeed Dawn Buckingham. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? 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. Jason: The flooding issue, I will study after being elected and implement my decisions.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. We've got to address health care. I would give law enforcement the tools and the budget in which they need to be able to do their job properly, while making sure the judges of Harris County perform their jobs to keep our streets and communities safe.D. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Abbott's school voucher pitch. In a statement, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said his office will keep a close eye on Lunceford's election contest. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? The Justice of the Peace should follow the state and federal law regarding evictions. "I want to send a message to the Harris County elections administrator," Taylor said. No one wants to be continuously stuck in traffic or hitting the same pot hole day in and day out. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? 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. By the end of the day, that number was up to 19, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt deGrood and Jen Rice. Harris County Elections officials look over ballots in the central count area at NRG Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in Houston. not have been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be: partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote. "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. 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On HoustonChronicle.com: Harris County approves $25M plan to house jail inmates at West Texas facility, The GOP plan comes as law enforcement agencies across the country, including in Houston and Harris County, are struggling to recruit and retain officers. Morman: Supporting law enforcement, waging a real war on crime, cutting wasteful spending [and] restoring integrity in county government.R. 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. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? 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. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Jason: Texans are smart and Texas doctors are great and these two should make their medical decisions not the government!J. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. 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. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S.Change | Crosby ISD adopts 4-day school week, a first in Harris County. The incumbent candidate is Adrian On HoustonChronicle.com: Comptrollers defunding accusation could cost Harris County law enforcement millions in budget increases. Why are you running? These pandemic measures can continue to make our courts more accessible. I am a blind/deaf person, I love to run marathons, and coach my boys in little league baseball. 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. You must be at least 17 years and ten months of age on the date your application is submitted. 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. This means coordinating with the County and nonprofits to maximize resources for rental assistance and eviction diversion programs that create win-win scenarios for landlords, tenants, and the community as a whole. Dolores has spent years organizing for quality education, gender equity, and equitable development throughout Harris County. 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. 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. Manlove: The current direction of our local community is frightening, I have seen communism first hand in Cuba and Venezuela and how devastating it can be. 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. Effective interventions at this level are crucial to avoid progression within justice system. An immediate assessment of needs must be done to see what damage the incumbent Democrat has done. JPs should also be looking at the living conditions of these rentals to make sure everything is up to code before making a ruling. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! 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 served our country in the United States Army with experiences that would benefit our county. 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However, most of the resources are being used to underwrite Houston and its social programs. With three out of five seats on Commissioners Court in competitive races Nov. 8, the balance of the court is up for grabs. Also, hold public clinics and aid expos in the community. Currently, I am the in-house attorney for the Houston Federation of Teachers, the largest union for teachers in the area. I believe the pandemic created a situation that no one was expecting and as a result extenuating circumstances existed that should be taken into consideration before allowing an eviction. Box 3527, Houston TX 77253-3527; or. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Brian Staley, former candidate for Harris County Civil County Court at Law No. Louie Ditta, a Republican, is running for reelection. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? They should focus on providing resources and solving problems, not on disciplining, chastising, or punishing people. I have 22 years of experience as a municipal court judge. More former Harris County GOP candidates move to overturn elections. 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. A Justice of the Peace should be fair, effective and efficient. Harris County officials released a report on Dec. 30 detailing their investigation into a slew of issues at polling places ranging from late openings to paper ballot shortages. are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. 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. Mouton: Everyone deserves a safe place to live. Your subscription will be migrated over. The second application must be received by the Harris County Elections Administrator within 10 days of the notice date. Below are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. So, at first glance, this proposal does not seem serious. We've got to address education. Vega: I am inspired to run for this office because I see the need for changes that need to happen. "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. Korduba is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. Abbott's school voucher pitch. Work to redirect truant youth in a positive direction so that hopefully they don't become a part of the overcrowded criminal justice system. 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