Still, he acknowledged crime remains a serious issue for Harris County voters. Morman: Making sure small businesses and members of public get accurate information and support.R. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Your spouse, parent or child (acting as an agent) may complete and sign a voter registration application for you, provided that this person is a registered voter, or has applied for voter registration. I am an Arkansas native, military veteran, and have lived in Texas for over 30 years. 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. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. "During the last month, we've had a lot of our candidates that were in very close races that have been talking to us wanting to know the information that we've accumulated and have reported," Siegel said. I believe the pandemic created a situation that no one was expecting and as a result extenuating circumstances existed that should be taken into consideration before allowing an eviction. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Korduba is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. Evictions are devastating to families and communities, so it's vital that everyone has full access to the protections of the law. Morman: Supporting law enforcement, waging a real war on crime, cutting wasteful spending [and] restoring integrity in county government.R. 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. Why or why not? I served our country in the United States Army with experiences that would benefit our county. Weekley and Hassenflu each wrote another $100,000 check, and more than two-thirds of the donations were large in-kind contributions from PACs and other conservative groups primarily paying for campaign ads: $228,000 from the Houston Region Business Coalition, $138,000 from the "C" Club of Houston, $38,000 from the Protect and Serve Texas PAC and $25,000 from the Texas Latino Conservatives PAC. Abbott's school voucher pitch. As a municipal court judge for over 22 years I have proven methods to expedite dockets. 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. 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. 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. 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. Ditta is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. Nine-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, will compete in a runoff against progressive attorney Jessica Cisneros. Why or why not? Who is eligible to register to vote in Harris County elections? Harris County Republican Party chair Cindy Siegel said the shift in funding for county races indicates that running campaigns has gotten more expensive and donors are stepping up. Since July 1, Mealer has raised $8.6 million and spent $8.2 million, unprecedented numbers in an election for Harris County judge. 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. 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. 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. 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. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? Manlove: The county governments core mission is to help the unincorporated areas of the county, which is nearly 50%. However, most of the resources are being used to underwrite Houston and its social programs. I am active in progressive politics, I've worked extensively on voter protection, and I've brought a strong social and racial justice lens to my programming work with Harris County Democratic Lawyers. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Houston has 3 law schools with excellent clinical programs that courts should encourage people to use. 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. Lunceford's opponent, Democrat Tamika Craft, won the election by 0.26 percent of the vote. I will follow all guidelines and mandates concerning health and safety in public buildings. Precinct 1 and the community deserve the most experienced and knowledgeable person to serve as their Justice of the Peace. Justices of the Peace are essential because they are part of most people's introduction to our justice system. Monday, April 19 Saturday, April 24: 7 AM 7 PM. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. As Precinct 2 commissioner I will work to ensure everyone has a safe place to live.J. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? 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. During this time I have developed methods to expedite dockets while providing the public with fairness and confidence in the system. I think we can have a more efficient process that will help to speed up case processing times. Morman: Public safety, good roads, quality of life enhancements like parks and programs for seniors, economic development, public healthR. Why are you running? Jason: When vehicles are broken into my residents [in] Precinct 2 should contact the police then my office and we will see these people are hunted down, arrested and jailed!J. 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.. 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. Below are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. "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.". 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. We've got to address education. Harris County faces many challenges. "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. The Justice of the Peace has the authority to determine if the claimed violation is material and if the violation should be denied. Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Incumbent Judge Jeff Williams, a Republican, isnt running for reelection. 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. 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. Dorris: Harris County Jail needs to be more efficiently funded and staffed. New jails may need to be built. More robust program to tackle and root out human trafficking. Ensure commissioners court cannot take away money from constables. Develop an interactive map to highlight where crime has occurred to help keep our residents informed. 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. An immediate assessment of needs must be done to see what damage the incumbent Democrat has done. Filings have now returned to pre-pandemic levels, causing some crowded courtrooms despite continued concerns about COVID-19 spreading. 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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 Brian Staley, former candidate for Harris County Civil County Court at Law No. Out of Harris County during the early voting period and on Election Day; 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or confined in jail, but eligible to vote. Why or why not? 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. Vega: One thing that COVID[-19] has done for families here in Precinct 2 is push us to go outside. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? 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. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? The Democratic Party candidates are Luis Garza and Angela D. Rodriguez. Why are you running? Biographical statement: The legal process should not be cryptic we should encourage people to have access to legal advice and mediation. 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. When I am not practicing law I am spending time with my family. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! Morman: I served two successful terms as the Harris County commissioner of Precinct 2. It thereby has the greatest duty to perform at the highest standards of both the law and morality. If any of the information on the application is incomplete, you will be notified and required to send a second application. Jason: The flooding issue, I will study after being elected and implement my decisions.J. He has also reported on local politics for both papers. I ran for office in Deer Park for my family and for my community. Parks and roads must be supported. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas The race for Texas Attorney General was already heated. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? 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. I am running to bring a fresh new perspective with a wide range of personal and professional experiences. More former Harris County GOP candidates move to overturn elections. 4.; Mark Goldberg, former candidate for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1. 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. I am running to reinvest in my community and bring humanity back into the courtroom. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? The Democratic Party candidates are Dolores Lozano and Blair McClure. The. There are still many roads that have been left unattended and still need major work.D. 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. I believe it is the fair and compassionate thing to do. There are many parks within the precinct that have been neglected for many years. They should know all needs keeping everyone in mind when making vital decisions that impacts the county as a whole. Roads have always been a major issue and remain to be. Abbott's school voucher pitch. With three out of five seats on Commissioners Court in competitive races Nov. 8, the balance of the court is up for grabs. JPs have the ability to proactively provide legal aid information to tenants as well as coming to agreements on potential payment plans. Mealer said she envisions the new law enforcement personnel being split between patrol, for the sheriffs office and county constables, and the overburdened county jail, which falls under Gonzalezs purview. 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. 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 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. Known as JPs, these are the judges who decide matters like misdemeanors, small civil disputes and truancy cases. So, at first glance, this proposal does not seem serious. "I want to send a message to the Harris County elections administrator," Taylor said. 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. I have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impacts of inequality in public services. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Jishnu joined Community Impact Newspaper as a metro reporter in July 2021. They should be community-centered courts that are accessible and welcoming. In a statement, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said his office will keep a close eye on Lunceford's election contest. Effective interventions at this level are crucial to avoid progression within justice system. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Each case should be reviewed on a case by case basis. 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. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? I want to continue to serve this community by implementing creative ideas. 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. No one wants to be continuously stuck in traffic or hitting the same pot hole day in and day out. I am a small business co-founder on the East Side of Harris County and an elected School Board Trustee. 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. It is also the court where most parties are attending without the help of lawyer. Follow him on Twitter @jishnews for news updates. Incumbent Judge Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Justice Courts should be people centered and no one should feel that the legal system is working against them. Transparency is key in making sure evictions are handled in accordance with the law. Mouton: As the mayor of Deer Park, I quickly realized flood mitigation is a moving target that requires continuous focus and investments. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN TEXAS: Greg Abbott, Beto ORourke shatter records in governors race. 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