Almost all the legislative candidates preferred by Lt. Gov. "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. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. 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. 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? 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 want to continue to serve this community by implementing creative ideas. Box 3527, Houston TX 77253-3527; or. Commissioners Court is weighing a $2.2 billion proposed spending plan for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, which includes some $880 million for the sheriffs office and eight constables. Most notably, I am running to have working class people leave my courtroom better than when they left. Lunceford's opponent, Democrat Tamika Craft, won the election by 0.26 percent of the vote. A Justice of the Peace should be fair, effective and efficient. Dolores has spent years organizing for quality education, gender equity, and equitable development throughout Harris County. Your application must be submitted 30 days before the election date for you to be eligible to vote in that election. 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 It could galvanize their base to oppose the mobilization that we may see among the Democrats with some other high-ranking issues, such as abortion, she said. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? I am the most experienced person on the ballot. May's election contest is ongoing. Why or why not? 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. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? 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. 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. 5; Chris Daniel, former candidate for Harris County District Clerk. I have practiced law in Houston for more than 37 years, serving Texans in the areas of real estate law, business law, construction law, and government law. However, most of the resources are being used to underwrite Houston and its social programs. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. 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. The largest contributor to Stop Houston Murders, the Judicial Fairness PAC, started in 2020 to support GOP candidates for the Texas Supreme Court. In a statement, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said his office will keep a close eye on Lunceford's election contest. Before coming to the Chronicle, Jen spent three years covering City Hall for Houston's NPR station. It is important for us to look at other coastal regionsthey have similar landscapes as oursto see what has been successful so we can possibly implement it in our county.D. Expose aid and resources to renters through churches and community organizations. I have 22 years of experience as a municipal court judge. It thereby has the greatest duty to perform at the highest standards of both the law and morality. Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. There is no greater calling than to be of service to others. 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. Denise F. Graves is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. 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. 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. Voter Registration Applications may be obtained by: Sending your request by mail. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Why are you running? While much of their campaign funding has come from traditional sources relatively modest contributions from Houston-area business interests including engineering firms Cagle and Morman have added funding from GOP PACS since they last ran in 2018. Why are you running? We've had many trials and errors but wasteful spending of over $60 million on a makeshift hospital is mismanagement of taxpayers' money.D. "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. Graduated of Texas Southern University. ELECTION ROUNDUP: Who won and who lost in the 2022 midterm elections across Houston and rest of Texas? 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. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! 1. Jeffrey Hildebrand, CEO of the Houston oil company Hilcorp Energy, sent in a combined $500,000 with his wife, Melinda Hildebrand. Especially now that the limit for civil cases has been raised to 20,000. 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. Incumbent Judge David Patronella, a Democrat, isnt running for reelection. I have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impacts of inequality in public services. 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.. by Texas Tribune January 9, 2023. JPs have the ability to proactively provide legal aid information to tenants as well as coming to agreements on potential payment plans. "He can make back his investment in Alex Mealer by building one subdivision under the old Republican flood plan and flood control requirements," Evbagharu said. 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. 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. 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. MORE ON ELECTIONS: Election-denying Houston Republican Mike May takes his case to the Texas House after 6,000-vote loss. Incumbent Judge Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Burney is the only Democratic Party candidate in the race. Mouton: Everyone deserves a safe place to live. For the latest and best from Chron, sign up for our daily newsletter here. 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. "Mr. Tatum, your day of reckoning has just started.". $16.88 + $4.99 shipping. Roads have always been a major issue and remain to be. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Im a husband and father. It's all about control of the county.". Vega: Making sure public safety/health is secure and fully operational is extremely vital to our citizens and our economy. It is important for us to fix our parks so they can be more desirable for families. This year, voters are electing the place 2 judges in each precinct. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? The Justice of the Peace should follow the state and federal law regarding evictions. This year during the same period, those numbers increased dramatically: Morman reported raising $621,422, including in-kind contributions totaling $82,000 from the Texas Latino Conservatives PAC, the Houston Region Business Coalition and former Commissioner Steve Radack. 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 Vega: One thing that COVID[-19] has done for families here in Precinct 2 is push us to go outside. Incumbent Judge Louie Ditta, a Republican, is running for reelection. 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. 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. Jishnu joined Community Impact Newspaper as a metro reporter in July 2021. Nowhere are the basic tenets of democracy more challenged than in the Justice Courts. Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel indicated there could be more election contests to come. 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. Mouton: Quality of life is a top priority as mayor in Deer Park. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? 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 campaign then raised an eye-popping $811,000 in October, according to Morman's latest report. 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. 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. Where we Stand; Our Leadership; Precinct Chairs; Our Republican Organizations; Our Elected Officials; "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. PAY TO PLAY: Harris County commissioners hide where most of their campaign cash comes from. Currently, I am the in-house attorney for the Houston Federation of Teachers, the largest union for teachers in the area. By being active with people that come before the JP this improves the over all function of the court. They should focus on providing resources and solving problems, not on disciplining, chastising, or punishing 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. 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The winners Louie Ditta, a Republican, is running for reelection. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. This court has been particularly affected. To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. 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. There are many parks within the precinct that have been neglected for many years. 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. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. If any of the information on the application is incomplete, you will be notified and required to send a second application. I would still leave in place all of the accommodating options. 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. "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. I am married for 35 years, have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. 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. We can use zoom to help bring resources to the Justice of the Peace courts that otherwise might not be possible. These pandemic measures can continue to make our courts more accessible. Why or why not? Justice of the Peace courts have more of an impact on peoples every day lives than most know. Why are you running? 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. (Community Impact Newspaper staff). 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? As a municipal court judge for over 22 years I have proven methods to expedite dockets. Jason: The government is to promote small business and dont infringe on Texans' God-given rights! 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 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. 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. Nine-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, will compete in a runoff against progressive attorney Jessica Cisneros. "These election contests are frivolous attempts to overturn the votes of more than a million residents in the third largest county in the country," Menefee continued in the release. After Lina Hidalgo's challenger announced she was contesting results, several others followed suit. The GOP plan in some ways resembles Gonzalezs request earlier this year for 1,019 new employees including 645 patrol deputies, 150 investigators and 118 jail staff that would have grown his staff by some 20 percent. Below are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. 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. Laryssa Korduba, a Republican, is running for reelection. Absolutely, technology has improved and our justice system needs to adapt. We've got to address health care. 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. Jason: If the sheriffs office and [district attorney] dont hunt down these criminals and convict them then I will cut their budget 20%!J. 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. In his spare time, Jishnu is a soccer fan and enjoys learning about wildlife and the environment. Below. Morman: We must keep all the promises made to residents during the historic flood control bond issue. Work to redirect truant youth in a positive direction so that hopefully they don't become a part of the overcrowded criminal justice system. Biographical statement: These measures have improved the accessibility of the court, and I am strongly in favor of not only continuing but also expanding them. On the Democratic side, the contributions for Cagle's challenger Lesley Briones, are not all coming from average residents, either. 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. Also, hold public clinics and aid expos in the community. Manlove: Deferred maintenance is crippling our roads and infrastructure. Mouton: As the mayor of Deer Park, I quickly realized flood mitigation is a moving target that requires continuous focus and investments. 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. The mailing address is: Isabel Longoria, Elections Administrator, P.O. A native of San Francisco, he graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 with degrees in journalism and political science, and has interned for the Tampa Bay Times, Washington Post and Fortune magazine. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? The Democratic Party candidates are Lucia Bates, Ashleigh Roberson and Herbert Alexander Sanchez. 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. Jason: Parks and roads, I need to research when elected and implement my decisions.J. 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 believe JPs can encourage mediated settlements that will allow for other opportunities to come about between landlord and tenant. Relevant experience matters. I am running because it is important to have someone in this position that is competent, and compassionate. By Jishnu Nair 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. The Texas Supreme Court has declined to disqualify those votes. Vega: I am inspired to run for this office because I see the need for changes that need to happen. Having someone in this position that understands the community is key to ensuring that everyone feels comfortable participating in our legal system. Biographical statement: 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. The. Transparency is key in making sure evictions are handled in accordance with the law. 6; Matthew Dexter, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Join the conversation: Call 713.440.8870 | Email talk@houstonmatters.org | Listen Live. Houston Matters is on the air now! They have a unique opportunity to resolve conflicts before they get to county courts. Imbalanced public services can be detrimental to our communities. Justice courts played a leading role in dealing with evictions during the pandemic and will continue to do so long after COVID. Building up coalitions and building up individuals to become more productive citizens instead of erecting barriers ensure safer and prosperous communities. JPs are often the first point of contact for people who are struggling. I want to have free computers and WiFi available, and offer alternative hours such as Saturday and evening court. I am running to bring a fresh new perspective with a wide range of personal and professional experiences. We've got to address public housing. As Precinct 2 commissioner I will work to ensure everyone has a safe place to live.J. 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. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Filings have now returned to pre-pandemic levels, causing some crowded courtrooms despite continued concerns about COVID-19 spreading. I am a small business co-founder on the East Side of Harris County and an elected School Board Trustee. 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. 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican nominee challenging Hidalgo, estimated the addition of 1,000 new law CAGLE'S RACE: Harris County's redrawn maps mean longtime incumbent Cagle will have to fight to keep Precinct 4 seat. Each case should be reviewed on a case by case basis. In this case, Cross said, the GOP plan is likely aimed at turning out as many conservative voters as possible. I currently have my own practice where I deal with business law, construction law, and personal injury matters. For nonpayment of rent during a pandemic active with people that come before the in. 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