Why or why not? In-kind contributions are donations of services such as media advertising or mail materials rather than monetary donations. 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. To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. I want to set an example for my two young sons. 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. Its fair and just. 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. Since July 1, Mealer has raised $8.6 million and spent $8.2 million, unprecedented numbers in an election for Harris County judge. A yard sign in Houston supporting the Stop Houston Murders PAC photographed on Nov. 3, 2022. 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 Meet the Republican Candidates September 29, 2022 Vega: County government or elected officials are to be servants to the county. 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. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Voter Registration Applications may be obtained by: Sending your request by mail. Solving small claims cases through creative ideas and compromise. Heres why candidates say theyre running to serve as the judges who preside over evictions, truancy cases and small civil disputes. "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. This will allow more dockets for evictions and small claims. You can vote early by-mail for the upcoming local election if you are registered to vote and meet one of the following criteria: Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. I have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impacts of inequality in public services. I currently have my own practice where I deal with business law, construction law, and personal injury matters. However, most of the resources are being used to underwrite Houston and its social programs. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? "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. After representing tenants facing retaliatory evictions in 2019 and 2020, I realized the need to rethink the role JP courts play. MORE ON ELECTIONS: Election-denying Houston Republican Mike May takes his case to the Texas House after 6,000-vote loss. Morman's mid-October fundraising report in 2018 showed $68,260 in contributions, including $4,900 of in-kind political contributions. Among those filing challenges are Harris County Republican candidate Alex Mealer. I raised my family in Precinct 1, and I have lived in the precinct for more than 30 years. 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. "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. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? On the Democratic side, the contributions for Cagle's challenger Lesley Briones, are not all coming from average residents, either. "This case will focus on the details of every aspect of the November 8 election in Harris County. I am running for this bench because I feel that I am the most qualified candidate. 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. The Republican Party candidates are Zee Adam Gire, Bret S. Kisluk and Bob Wolfe. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? 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. 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. I also have a clean record with the State Bar of Texas and with the Judicial Commission. 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. Siegel said larger donors are getting involved because they are concerned about crime and government transparency. By the end of the day, that number was up to 19, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt deGrood and Jen Rice. Manlove: I would begin working on prevention more than reaction. The county otherwise is hamstrung, they argue, by state law that caps how much additional revenue local governments can collect each year. 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. 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. Abbott's school voucher pitch. 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. 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. 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. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? 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. Final decisions should be made once all other resources have been exhausted. Filings have now returned to pre-pandemic levels, causing some crowded courtrooms despite continued concerns about COVID-19 spreading. 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. Morman: Public safety, good roads, quality of life enhancements like parks and programs for seniors, economic development, public healthR. To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? The campaign received $375,000 from Vega Energy Partners president David Modesettand $100,000 from John McGill, owner of Don McGill Auto Group. 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. be 18 years old (you may register at 17 years and 10 months of age); not be a convicted felon (unless your sentence is completed, including any probation or parole); and. 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 is important for us to fix our parks so they can be more desirable for families. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Relevant experience matters. 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. Earlier this year, Republican Commissioners Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey unveiled their own budget proposals that would have fully funded Gonzalezs request, along with an ask by District Attorney Kim Ogg for 125 new employees. Denise F. Graves is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. During this time I have developed methods to expedite dockets while providing the public with fairness and confidence in the system. Putting flood mitigation plans in place will be a top priority as Precinct 2 commissioner so that we can be prepared for all outcomes.J. 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. Why are you running? 2. I am a blind/deaf person, I love to run marathons, and coach my boys in little league baseball. by Texas Tribune January 9, 2023. 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. Here's what's in it, After negotiations away from the public eye, Houston has a new contract with the police union, Houston snubbed in Houston-Galveston Area Council's flood mitigation funding plan, Meet the primary candidates running for Harris County's justice of the peace seats. 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 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. Last week, Mike May, the GOP nominee who ran against state Rep. Jon Rosenthal in House District 135, filed a petition challenging Rosenthals win. 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. "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. If you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. Our community has felt the impact of rising eviction rates, a lack of access to social services, and a continuous struggle to close the school to prison pipeline. 4.; Mark Goldberg, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Incumbent Judge Sharon Burney, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Before coming to the Chronicle, Jen spent three years covering City Hall for Houston's NPR station. Parks and roads must be supported. ELECTION MAP: See if your Harris County neighborhood voted for Greg Abbott or Beto O'Rourke in the 2022 midterms. Where we Stand; Our Leadership; Precinct Chairs; Our Republican Organizations; Our Elected Officials; "Several of them are considering election contests.". Biographical statement: "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.". No Republican Party candidates filed to run. are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. 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. Graduated of Texas Southern University. Justice courts played a leading role in dealing with evictions during the pandemic and will continue to do so long after COVID. 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 We've got to address health care. Over the last five years, the crime rate in Deer Park decreased approximately 15%. GOP PACs also have contributed to Mealer's campaign directly, including a $65,000 in-kind contribution from the Texas Latino Conservatives PAC, $68,000 from the Coalition Por For Texas PAC and a $35,000 in-kind contribution from the Protect and Serve Texas PAC. 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. Jeffrey Hildebrand, CEO of the Houston oil company Hilcorp Energy, sent in a combined $500,000 with his wife, Melinda Hildebrand. He has also reported on local politics for both papers. 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. 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. 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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. The trend began around the start of the COVID pandemic, with Harris County including Houston and the other incorporated cities seeing a 42 percent jump in murders in 2020, according to the Department of Public Safetys index crimes report, which collects data from local law enforcement. Burney is the only Democratic Party candidate in the race. Currently, I am the in-house attorney for the Houston Federation of Teachers, the largest union for teachers in the area. Roads have always been a major issue and remain to be. 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 Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. 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. Who We Are. Who won and who lost in the 2022 midterm elections across Houston and rest of Texas? Meet the Republican Candidates - Harris County Republican Party All Events This event has passed. Vega: Working with local and state government is vital to our communities that flood. It is entrusted for a certain defined purpose and for a certain limited period in order to form a perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote welfare, and ensure the blessings of liberty to ourselves. Your application must be submitted 30 days before the election date for you to be eligible to vote in that election. Why or why not? "Mr. Tatum, your day of reckoning has just started.". Dolores is on the founding team of Impact Hub Houston, a locally rooted, globally connected nonprofit organization working to make Houston a role model for how the world solves its most pressing issues. 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