I want to use the skills I learned professionally to keep Harris County safe and the community thriving. Below. Mark Montgomery, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. During that period, Hidalgo has raised $2.4 million and spent nearly $3.6 million. [Learn more: Houston-Area Judges Are Evicting Renters Who Could Be Protected Under Federal Order.]. Democrats on Harris County Commissioners Court are poised to adopt more modest funding boosts for the sheriff and other law enforcement offices, arguing that steeper spending hikes would come at the expense of key services, such as the health department and library system. Imbalanced public services can be detrimental to our communities. Meet the Republican Candidates September 29, 2022 Yes. 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. After representing tenants facing retaliatory evictions in 2019 and 2020, I realized the need to rethink the role JP courts play. 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. I prayed to God and I went to church. 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. Why or why not? I have an extensive legal background as an attorney and former Chief of Staff to Representative Hernandez. The Republican Party candidates are Zee Adam Gire, Bret S. Kisluk and Bob Wolfe. 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. By Jishnu Nair With three out of five seats on Commissioners Court in competitive races Nov. 8, the balance of the court is up for grabs. 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 What inspired you to run for this office and what qualifications do you possess?J. "For 12 years now, there's just been no real limitations on campaign donations," she said. The Democratic Party candidates are Lucia Bates, Ashleigh Roberson and Herbert Alexander Sanchez. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? 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. How soon before an election can I register and be able to vote? "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. To find out which precinct election youll be voting in, you can search your address using this Harris County map. Among those filing challenges are Harris County Republican candidate Alex Mealer. We've got to address education. When I am not practicing law I am spending time with my family. It is imperative that the Justice of the Peace Courts enter the 21st century and use all available technology to provide the best and most efficient service to our community. ", TEXAS VOTER GUIDE: Get info on the races, candidates and more in the 2022 midterms. Harris County Elections officials look over ballots in the central count area at NRG Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in Houston. Justice Courts should be people centered and no one should feel that the legal system is working against them. WebHarris County: Ben Saldana: Harris County Department of Education, Place 2: District: Name: Email: Website: Harris County: Danielle Dick: County Commissioner Precinct Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Box 3527, Houston TX 77253-3527; or. It then raised $2.4 million in October, primarily from Weekley's Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC, Chevron, ConocoPhillips Co.and Restoration PAC, an Illinois-based super PAC with ties to election denial candidates. 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. ELECTION MAP: See if your Harris County neighborhood voted for Greg Abbott or Beto O'Rourke in the 2022 midterms. Harris County Democratic officials slammed Mealer on Friday for announcing a Biographical statement: As a successful mayor of the city of Pasadena along with my hispanic heritage and business experience I believe Im the most qualified candidate.What would your top priorities be if elected?J. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Transparency is key in making sure evictions are handled in accordance with the law. I am married for 35 years, have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. In 2024, the place 1 judges will be up for election. Currently Im employed with Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office. I am an Arkansas native, military veteran, and have lived in Texas for over 30 years. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Why or why not? Updated 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. 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. As a Justice of the Peace, it will be my responsibility to make sure this happens. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Harris County Judge is on the ballot in the 2022 Texas Primary Election. There is no greater calling than to be of service to others. Biographical statement: Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? The Democratic Party candidates are Dolores Lozano and Blair McClure. Why or why not? Biographical statement: Biographical statement: To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. Law enforcement needs better support and so do crime victims.R. 3:59 PM Feb 14, 2022 CST We've had many trials and errors but wasteful spending of over $60 million on a makeshift hospital is mismanagement of taxpayers' money.D. I have 32 years' experience as an attorney on a wide variety of cases, including representing both individual tenants and landlords in JP courts. Republican judicial candidate Erin Lunceford filed a petition seeking a new election in Harris County's 189th judicial district court race after losing by 2,743 votes. Filings have now returned to pre-pandemic levels, causing some crowded courtrooms despite continued concerns about COVID-19 spreading. "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. State and county Republican officials have made several attempts to cast doubt on the results of the November elections in Harris County. Changes I would implement include having a "zoom room" for legal aid and law clinic representatives to meet virtually with those in need. Harris Countys rainy day fund has been severely reduced and will be nearly depleted by the end of the year, as Precinct 2 county commissioner I will help build up the countys reserves to ensure that any rainy day funds are expanded and spent correctly.J. Vega: County government or elected officials are to be servants to the county. Taylor alleged 80 percent of polling places with paper shortages on Nov. 8 were in areas considered Republican strongholds. I graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA. I'll create a model court that leads with innovative solutions to the eviction crisis. Who won and who lost in the 2022 midterm elections across Houston and rest of Texas? 12; Brian Staley, former candidate for Harris County Civil County Court at Law No. I will follow all guidelines and mandates concerning health and safety in public buildings. The winners Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? I served our country in the United States Army with experiences that would benefit our county. Much like the rest of the country, the Harris County political climate has grown increasingly divisive, with Republican and Democratic campaigns hoping to sink their opponents on emotionally charged themes that are playing out nationally, including crime and reproductive rights. I want to set an example for my two young sons. Its objective is voting out Democratic judges, though its impact likely has extended to the county judge race, in which Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer is challenging Democratic incumbent Lina Hidalgo. JPs have the ability to proactively provide legal aid information to tenants as well as coming to agreements on potential payment plans. Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel indicated there could be more election contests to come. The legal process should not be cryptic we should encourage people to have access to legal advice and mediation. 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. There needs to be massive hiring initiatives at most of our local law enforcements in Harris County Precinct 2. 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. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas The race for Texas Attorney General was already heated. Monday is the first day of early voting in the Texas March 1 primary election. 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. Why or why not? Its now being reported AZ Governor Katie Hobbs as well as several Maricopa County Supervisors may have accepted bribes from the Sinaloa cartel in the form of phony mortgages or deeds of trust. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? WebNikita Harmon Ryan Patrick David Mendoza Texas judicial district 230 Chris Morton Texas judicial district 232 Josh Hill (Texas) Texas judicial district 234 Lauren Reeder Texas judicial district 245 Angela Lancelin Texas judicial district 246 Angela Graves-Harrington Texas judicial district 247 Janice Berg Texas judicial district 248 Hilary Unger Manlove: I would begin working on prevention more than reaction. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. The incumbent candidate is Adrian 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. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. I will listen to advocates and the people most affected by the issues to achieve the most equitable outcomes possible. Doug Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers union, speaking at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. We must keep all the promises made to residents during the historic flood control bond issue. 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. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. | After Lina Hidalgo's challenger announced she was contesting results, several others followed suit. "I want to send a message to the Harris County elections administrator," Taylor said. Several Democratic and Republican candidates are gunning for the top position of the 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. Abbott's school voucher pitch. Morman: Parks and roads must be supported. Laryssa Korduba, a Republican, is running for reelection. 5; Chris Daniel, former candidate for Harris County District Clerk. I am a public servant from the Eastex Jensen area who is a product of HISD schools, an honors graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law. ELECTION ROUNDUP: Who won and who lost in the 2022 midterm elections across Houston and rest of Texas? The Democratic Party candidates are Eman Afshar and Roderick D. Rodgers. My name is Ron Campana, and I am running for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2. Your application must be submitted 30 days before the election date for you to be eligible to vote in that election. 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. Manlove: The county governments core mission is to help the unincorporated areas of the county, which is nearly 50%. Follow him on Twitter @jishnews for news updates. 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. 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. Vega: One thing that COVID[-19] has done for families here in Precinct 2 is push us to go outside. A native Houstonian, Jen graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University and earned a master's degree from University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School of Public Affairs. Heres why candidates say theyre running to serve as the judges who preside over evictions, truancy cases and small civil disputes. Also, hold public clinics and aid expos in the community. 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. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. A Friday morning release from Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee's office named eight Harris County GOP candidates who lost their bids for office in November and filed paperwork to officially contest the outcomes of their elections. A Justice of the Peace should be fair, effective and efficient. 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. As a lower level court my role as a JP will be one of compassion, empathy, education, and to bring about a more in touch approach with the demographic of precinct 1. Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican nominee challenging Hidalgo, estimated the addition of 1,000 new law 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S.Change | Crosby ISD adopts 4-day school week, a first in Harris County. The JP should strive to eliminate confusion and provide information to help people make reasoned decisions before proceeding. These emergency procedures should have been available before the pandemic and should continue to be available to ensure a streamlined process where all parties can benefit. When I returned home, I complained to God and the Holy Spirit challenged me to run for office to turn this government back to God.J. Taylor said. They should focus on providing resources and solving problems, not on disciplining, chastising, or punishing people. "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. 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. Burney is the only Democratic Party candidate in the race. Ditta is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? If elected I'll be the first gay JP in Harris County. 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. are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. Andy Taylor, general counsel for the Harris County GOP, is representing Lunceford. On the ballot this year are half of Harris Countys justice of the peace seats. by Texas Tribune January 9, 2023. 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. The LAST DAY to vote is Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 7 AM 7 PM. 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. 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 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. 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. I am committed to making sure the business of the court proceeds in a timely and efficient manner. Justice courts played a leading role in dealing with evictions during the pandemic and will continue to do so long after COVID. This is a carousel. We can use zoom to help bring resources to the Justice of the Peace courts that otherwise might not be possible. I have practiced in JP Courts handling small claims matters as well as landlord tenant matters. Currently, I am the in-house attorney for the Houston Federation of Teachers, the largest union for teachers in the area. You must be at least 17 years and ten months of age on the date your application is submitted. 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Eviction petitions must be handled with transparency, compassion, and competence to uphold the law. "I'm disappointed to see another losing candidate challenging the results of their election. 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? Incumbent Judge David Patronella, a Democrat, isnt running for reelection. The Democratic Party candidates are Luis Garza and Angela D. Rodriguez. Vega: My top three priorities include law enforcement, flooding and bail reform. I reduced crime by 27% in Pasadena by building accountability and flexibility into the system. HPD | Surveillance or savior? What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? 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. 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 or why not? Expose aid and resources to renters through churches and community organizations. 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. My goal is to transform this process into one that is more transparent. Houston has 3 law schools with excellent clinical programs that courts should encourage people to use. 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. The mailing address is: Isabel Longoria, Elections Administrator, P.O. 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. "Several of them are considering election contests.". Dolores Lozano is a community organizer and advocate. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Manlove: Deferred maintenance is crippling our roads and infrastructure. Join the conversation: Call 713.440.8870 | Email talk@houstonmatters.org | Listen Live. JPs have to follow the law, but they should also do as much as they possibly can to extend eviction protections for renters. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. I would still leave in place all of the accommodating options. They have a unique opportunity to resolve conflicts before they get to county courts. They should know all needs keeping everyone in mind when making vital decisions that impacts the county as a whole. 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. It thereby has the greatest duty to perform at the highest standards of both the law and morality. 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. 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. 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 Judge Lunceford previously served on the bench, so I trust she understands the seriousness of asking a court to disregard the votes of over a million residents across Harris County," Menefee said. If any of the information on the application is incomplete, you will be notified and required to send a second application. 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. Schools with excellent clinical programs that courts should be evicted for nonpayment rent. Be of service to others or elected officials are to be of service others. 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