Most notably, I am running to have working class people leave my courtroom better than when they left. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? We've got to address public housing. Manlove: I would begin working on prevention more than reaction. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Born and raised in Houston, Texas. 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. Our Justice of the Peace courts can serve as a resource for community members dealing with evictions. The campaign received $375,000 from Vega Energy Partners president David Modesettand $100,000 from John McGill, owner of Don McGill Auto Group. Jason: The government is to promote small business and dont infringe on Texans' God-given rights! By Jishnu Nair Who is eligible to register to vote in Harris County elections? $10.00 + $4.99 shipping. Biographical statement: Morman: Restore the money defunded to law enforcement agencies; fully back law enforcement; unclog the courts; and push for sensible bond practices that keep families safe.R. Biographical statement: 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. "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. 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. Building a five-year capital improvement plan and then sticking to it is the best path forward. He has also reported on local politics for both papers. Jason: Parks and roads, I need to research when elected and implement my decisions.J. The second application must be received by the Harris County Elections Administrator within 10 days of the notice date. 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 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. 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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. 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.. ELECTION MAP: See if your Harris County neighborhood voted for Greg Abbott or Beto O'Rourke in the 2022 midterms. 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. A Justice of the Peace should be fair, effective and efficient. I am a small business co-founder on the East Side of Harris County and an elected School Board Trustee. I will listen to advocates and the people most affected by the issues to achieve the most equitable outcomes possible. Graduated of Texas Southern University. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Over the last five years, the crime rate in Deer Park decreased approximately 15%. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? I served Harris County as a pastor for six years and through humanitarian aid for the last 10 years.D. Mouton: The criminal justice system needs to be a part of deterring lawlessness by enforcing the rule of law. 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. Commissioner Jack Cagle speaking at the press conference at the Harris County Deputies Organization in Houston. They should know all needs keeping everyone in mind when making vital decisions that impacts the county as a whole. Jason: The flooding issue, I will study after being elected and implement my decisions.J. 12; Brian Staley, former candidate for Harris County Civil County Court at Law No. 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. I believe it is the fair and compassionate thing to do. 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. Why or why not? Monday, April 19 Saturday, April 24: 7 AM 7 PM. Also, hold public clinics and aid expos in the community. 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For example, Travis County JPs extended eviction protections through March of 2022, pausing eviction trials for unpaid rent for 30 days so renters can seek rental assistance, consult a pro bono attorney, and reach a settlement without the need for an eviction. 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. Why or why not? 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. 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 Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican nominee challenging Hidalgo, estimated the addition of 1,000 new law 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. WebWelcome to the Website of the Conservative Coalition of Harris County CCHC PAC encourages the public to vote for conservative candidates in the general election and "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.". The Justice of the Peace Court can be the first and serve as the final experience for citizens within the justice system. Precinct 1 and the community deserve the most experienced and knowledgeable person to serve as their Justice of the Peace. We've had many trials and errors but wasteful spending of over $60 million on a makeshift hospital is mismanagement of taxpayers' money.D. Eviction petitions must be handled with transparency, compassion, and competence to uphold the law. 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.R. Biographical statement: A Precinct 2 commissioner should provide public safety while ensuring the blessings of liberty to our constituents.J. I will continue to use whatever measures that are available to keep dockets moving. The campaign also received $92,400 from the Conservatives for Law Enforcement and Border Security PAC, which is funded by Republican state Rep. Mayes Middleton. 4.; Mark Goldberg, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Harris County votes still being counted 9 days after Election Day Election 2022: Full results from Texas primary runoff elections Primary runoff sets up mid-term contests for AG and Lt. Gov. Justice courts played a leading role in dealing with evictions during the pandemic and will continue to do so long after COVID. Voter Registration Applications may be obtained by: Sending your request by mail. 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. Below are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. Vega: I am inspired to run for this office because I see the need for changes that need to happen. Mouton: As the mayor of Deer Park, I quickly realized flood mitigation is a moving target that requires continuous focus and investments. Last night, two Republican candidates who lost the November 2022 election in Harris Countyincluding Alexandra del Moral Mealer, former candidate for Harris County Judgeannounced they will challenge the results of Meeting with the community landlords and ensuring theyre properly informing their tenants before they arrive at eviction processes. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Incumbent Judge Jeff Williams, a Republican, isnt running for reelection. I will follow all guidelines and mandates concerning health and safety in public buildings. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. Justice Courts should be people centered and no one should feel that the legal system is working against them. I want to use the skills I learned professionally to keep Harris County safe and the community thriving. Her reporting has aired nationally on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Here & Now. Jason: In March 2020 the radio told me if I went to church, I would be arrested. Jones won by 449 votes out of more than 1 million ballots cast in the race. The Republican Party candidates are Zee Adam Gire, Bret S. Kisluk and Bob Wolfe. The winners 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. 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. 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