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Democrats hold a 3-2 edge on the court. It's all about control of the county.". I have 32 years' experience as an attorney on a wide variety of cases, including representing both individual tenants and landlords in JP courts. We can use zoom to help bring resources to the Justice of the Peace courts that otherwise might not be possible. 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 I am an Arkansas native, military veteran, and have lived in Texas for over 30 years. 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. Originally from New Jersey, Jishnu covers the North Houston metro area, including Community Impact Newspaper's Montgomery County markets. Morman: Supporting law enforcement, waging a real war on crime, cutting wasteful spending [and] restoring integrity in county government.R. 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. Justice of the Peace courts have more of an impact on peoples every day lives than most know. The largest source of that committee funding is the Stop Houston Murders PAC, which formed this year and has spent more than $2 million in this year's county elections. My office will be involved in the case every step of the way to ensure peoples votes are protected.". 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. The county otherwise is hamstrung, they argue, by state law that caps how much additional revenue local governments can collect each year. Its fair and just. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. Morman: Making sure small businesses and members of public get accurate information and support.R. The largest contributor to Stop Houston Murders, the Judicial Fairness PAC, started in 2020 to support GOP candidates for the Texas Supreme Court. I would still leave in place all of the accommodating options. 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. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? We have learned from the pandemic that legal aid groups and zoom can and should play a role in our justice system. Incumbent Judge Louie Ditta, a Republican, is running for reelection. - Houston suspends sister city ties with Russian cities on the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, - Mayor Turner's office accuses Pappas of 'smear campaign' on Hobby deal, says city followed its rules, - Houston leaders divided on support for controversial affordable housing projects, - Five years after Santa Fe massacre, relatives still denied records of loved ones' last moments, - Kingwood operators released sewage in creek that feeds into Houston's drinking water, HPD alleges. Why or why not? Meeting with the community landlords and ensuring theyre properly informing their tenants before they arrive at eviction processes. In a statement, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said his office will keep a close eye on Lunceford's election contest. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? I will follow all guidelines and mandates concerning health and safety in public buildings. 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. I was inspired to run again because we again need a conservative majority on commissioners court. 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. JPs should also be looking at the living conditions of these rentals to make sure everything is up to code before making a ruling. 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. I prayed to God and I went to church. I understand the issues our community faces daily. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? I am the son of two hard working people who taught me the value of hard work, service, and dedication. Why are you running? I want to continue to serve this community by implementing creative ideas. I will listen to advocates and the people most affected by the issues to achieve the most equitable outcomes possible. 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. Hoping to unseat County Judge Lina Hidalgo and retake political control of the county, Republicans have centered their campaigns this year around crime and public safety, arguing Democrats have failed to devote enough funding to county law enforcement since gaining a majority on Commissioners Court in 2018. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. 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. 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. More than a dozen Republican candidates who lost their races for various elected offices in Harris County during the 2022 elections are disputing the legitimacy of Harris County's election results. Manlove: I would begin working on prevention more than reaction. 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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. 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. 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. 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. Jen Rice is a reporter for the Houston Chronicle covering Harris County government. I am a small business co-founder on the East Side of Harris County and an elected School Board Trustee. Unlike a regular contract violation an eviction could potentially put people on the street and have future impacts on ability to rent and as a result the JP should attempt to get parties to resolve their issues before even having to get to the eviction stage. There are many parks within the precinct that have been neglected for many years. As a Justice of the Peace, it will be my responsibility to make sure this happens. By Jishnu Nair 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. They also decide eviction cases. 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. 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. Harris County Elections officials look over ballots in the central count area at NRG Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in Houston. 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. The Justice of the Peace Court can be the first and serve as the final experience for citizens within the justice system. Personally, as someone who has a couple of disabilities I would hope to have these normal accommodation options at all times. 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 A Precinct 2 commissioner should provide public safety while ensuring the blessings of liberty to our constituents.J. 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. Meet the Republican Candidates September 29, 2022 Biographical statement: Each of them should be deeply embarrassed and these claims should not be taken seriously by the public.. Texas Attorney General candidates waiting on 10,000 mail-in ballots to be counted in Harris County The 6,000 Democratic and 4,000 Republican ballots are And doing work based on real need instead of using the Social Vulnerability Index to direct funds to favored constituents.What do you think the role of county government is supposed to be?J. 8; Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Manlove: Deferred maintenance is crippling our roads and infrastructure. Taylor alleged 80 percent of polling places with paper shortages on Nov. 8 were in areas considered Republican strongholds. Ditta is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. 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. The Democratic Party candidates are Luis Garza and Angela D. Rodriguez. Denise F. Graves is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. Mouton: Everyone deserves a safe place to live. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. The LAST DAY to vote is Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 7 AM 7 PM. Why or why not? Previously, he worked as a digital producer for a television station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and studied at Syracuse University's Newhouse School. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. 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. 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. 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. Jason: If the sheriffs office and [district attorney] dont hunt down these criminals and convict them then I will cut their budget 20%!J. After Lina Hidalgo's challenger announced she was contesting results, several others followed suit. "If it was just mismanagement, it was just gross incompetence, wouldn't one think that the lack of paper would apply equally and uniformly across the map, so that there would be roughly an equivalent number of Democratic stronghold precinct neighborhoods as well as Republican precinct stronghold neighborhoods?" I am running because it is important to have someone in this position that is competent, and compassionate. 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