My office will be involved in the case every step of the way to ensure peoples votes are protected.". What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Since July 1, Mealer has raised $8.6 million and spent $8.2 million, unprecedented numbers in an election for Harris County judge. Incumbent Judge Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. I am the son of two hard working people who taught me the value of hard work, service, and dedication. Dont spend more money than we take in and reduce taxes.J. 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. "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. Especially now that the limit for civil cases has been raised to 20,000. 1978 Press Photo Anne Greene, Harris County, Texas PAY TO PLAY: Harris County commissioners hide where most of their campaign cash comes from. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Mouton: My inspiration in running for office has been wrapped up into a simple narrative: to give back to the arena that has given me so much. I currently have my own practice where I deal with business law, construction law, and personal injury matters. 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. The last few years have been difficult and stressful for all members of our community. 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. The race was not the only close margin in a Harris County judicial election last month. 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? Incumbent Judge George Risner, a Democrat, isnt running for reelection. Morman: Making sure small businesses and members of public get accurate information and support.R. Find a polling location near you for early voting or Election Day. During this time I have developed methods to expedite dockets while providing the public with fairness and confidence in the system. 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. 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. This is a carousel. 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. 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. 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 am running for this bench because I feel that I am the most qualified candidate. JPs should also be looking at the living conditions of these rentals to make sure everything is up to code before making a ruling. Why or why not? Last week, Mike May, the GOP nominee who ran against state Rep. Jon Rosenthal in House District 135, filed a petition challenging Rosenthals win. At the time, Hidalgo said the two GOP budget plans read like a horror story.. Box 3527, Houston TX 77253-3527; or. It is also the court where most parties are attending without the help of lawyer. Abbott's school voucher pitch. Ive lived in Harris County for close to 35 years. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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. Precinct 2 contains many of the hardest hit areas from flooding, however, most of the flood resources are being used in other areas.What do you believe the county governments role should be in COVID-19 response?J. A dozen losing Republican candidates in Harris County have filed election contests to void the results of their races in the November 2022 election, according to the Harris County attorneys office. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? There is no greater calling than to be of service to others. 1978 Press Photo James L. Muldrow, Judge for Harris County - hpa73820 1978 Press Photo Freddie Harris, candidate for county commissioner, Texas. Jones won by 449 votes out of more than 1 million ballots cast in the race. 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. We've got to address health care. 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. I am running to reinvest in my community and bring humanity back into the courtroom. 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. 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. The mailing address is: Isabel Longoria, Elections Administrator, P.O. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. CAGLE'S RACE: Harris County's redrawn maps mean longtime incumbent Cagle will have to fight to keep Precinct 4 seat. 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. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? 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. Biographical statement: Jen Rice is a reporter for the Houston Chronicle covering Harris County government. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. 6; Matthew Dexter, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. The Democratic Party candidates are Lucia Bates, Ashleigh Roberson and Herbert Alexander Sanchez. I am an Arkansas native, military veteran, and have lived in Texas for over 30 years. 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. 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? In this case, Cross said, the GOP plan is likely aimed at turning out as many conservative voters as possible. Solving small claims cases through creative ideas and compromise. Why are you running? No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S.Change | Crosby ISD adopts 4-day school week, a first in Harris County. Incumbent Judge Laryssa Korduba, a Republican, is running for reelection. Justice of the Peace courts have more of an impact on peoples every day lives than most know. Why are you running? Incumbent Judge Angela Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for reelection. May's election contest is ongoing. [Learn more: Houston-Area Judges Are Evicting Renters Who Could Be Protected Under Federal Order.]. So, at first glance, this proposal does not seem serious. | I will push for stronger enforcement and work to stop the restorative justice ideology that is currently driving the release of repeat offenders. Denise F. Graves is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. 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. "But we also know that in order to curtail crime, we've got to make quality of life investments. I am the most experienced person on the ballot. You must be at least 17 years and ten months of age on the date your application is submitted. I have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impacts of inequality in public services. 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. Lunceford's opponent, Democrat Tamika Craft, won the election by 0.26 percent of the vote. positions Biographical statement: Currently Im employed with Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office. 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. When you're talking about 5 percent in a budget, yes, we can find that, Mealer, who is spearheading the plan, said at a news conference. 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. Among those filing challenges are Harris County Republican candidate Alex Mealer. 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. Parks and roads must be supported. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. Homicides in Harris County rose again last year, from 566 to 632. He was previously a staff writer with the Dallas Observer and has written for Chicago's South Side Weekly and the Chicago Reader. The Democratic Party candidates are Lucia Bates, Ashleigh Roberson and Herbert Alexander Sanchez. Harris County is divided into eight justice of the peace precincts, with two elected judges in each precinct. Biographical statement: 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. Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican nominee challenging Hidalgo, estimated the addition of 1,000 new law 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. Andy Taylor, general counsel for the Harris County GOP, is representing Lunceford. 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. Manlove: The county governments core mission is to help the unincorporated areas of the county, which is nearly 50%. Known as JPs, these are the judges who decide matters like misdemeanors, small civil disputes and truancy cases. 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. 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. 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. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? With three out of five seats on Commissioners Court in competitive races Nov. 8, the balance of the court is up for grabs. 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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 have 32 years' experience as an attorney on a wide variety of cases, including representing both individual tenants and landlords in JP courts. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a 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. I will continue to use whatever measures that are available to keep dockets moving. 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. Why are you running? And these business owners I think have a vested interest because if you don't have that here in Harris County, businesses will not come here. Houston Matters is on the air now! WebHarris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 Business hours | 10 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday Not authorized by Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! I reduced crime by 27% in Pasadena by building accountability and flexibility into the system. It is the countys job to make sure resources continue to flow through the proper channels to reach our community. Vega: One thing that COVID[-19] has done for families here in Precinct 2 is push us to go outside. Jason: If the sheriffs office and [district attorney] dont hunt down these criminals and convict them then I will cut their budget 20%!J. How would you work to prevent future flooding in the district or minimize its effects? Evictions are devastating to families and communities, so it's vital that everyone has full access to the protections of the law. Michael Wyke/Contributor. 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. To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Why or why not? The winners Biographical statement: Each case should be reviewed on a case by case basis. WebHarris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 Business hours | 10 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday Not authorized by any candidate or candidates committee. The legal process should not be cryptic we should encourage people to have access to legal advice and mediation. She called the GOP plan illogical and said it would create hundreds of new positions that may never be filled, while preventing raises for the current police officers and cutting critical funding for flood control, public health, and other areas.. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? We've had many trials and errors but wasteful spending of over $60 million on a makeshift hospital is mismanagement of taxpayers' money.D. Call the Elections Administrator Office at (713) 755-6965, Email the Elections Administrator Office at. In a statement, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said his office will keep a close eye on Lunceford's election contest. "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. No Republican Party I also have a clean record with the State Bar of Texas and with the Judicial Commission. 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. Why are you running? To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. Before coming to the Chronicle, Jen spent three years covering City Hall for Houston's NPR station. By the end of the day, that number was up to 19, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt deGrood and Jen Rice. Vega: My top three priorities include law enforcement, flooding and bail reform. WebHarris County: Ben Saldana: Harris County Department of Education, Place 2: District: Name: Email: Website: Harris County: Danielle Dick: County Commissioner Precinct Why or why not? Monday is the first day of early voting in the Texas March 1 primary election. I have an extensive legal background as an attorney and former Chief of Staff to Representative Hernandez. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? 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. You cannot tell me this is an efficiently operated (budget)., On HoustonChronicle.com: Harris County inches ahead on budget and tax rate after state acknowledges comptroller cannot block approval. 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