Effective interventions at this level are crucial to avoid progression within justice system. 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. Ulster County Democratic Party chair Kelleigh McKenzie said some of their organizing has been hamstrung by lack of investment in basic infrastructure. Charlotte Lampe has worked Harris County elections since the 1970s, first as a clerk, then as a judge. To view our blog poston the 2022 election, please click on the link below: HarrisCountyDemocrats.com Comments on the 2022 General Election Results. I am the son of two hard working people who taught me the value of hard work, service, and dedication. Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk running for re-election. Lampe said she felt the cost of that when she worked as the presiding judge at the Hamilton Middle School polling site in Cypress. 04/24/2023 04:30 AM EDT. 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. And so, were still coming with decades of experience.. Graduated of Texas Southern University. The publisher chose not to allow downloads for this publication. Why or why not? No Republican Party candidates filed to run. JPs are often the first point of contact for people who are struggling. June will see the first trial in a batch of lawsuits by Republican candidates against Democratic winners in Harris County seats. Its very important, Federman said. Justice courts played a leading role in dealing with evictions during the pandemic and will continue to do so long after COVID. Houston has 3 law schools with excellent clinical programs that courts should encourage people to use. True, Puans electability ratings remain far behind male potential candidates. Politics An election mailer trying to sway Democratic Harris County voters may not be from who you think. I have never seen training as bad as it is today, Palmquist said. Biographical statement: Why are you running? To view the 2022 Harris County and Texas general election results, please click on the buttons below. Our 2022 Candidates. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned to the county is election day, which is May 24. What next after the EUs deforestation law is adopted? How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? I could lose everything: Dallas drag performers say Texas bills could impact their jobs, Facebook users can now apply for a portion of a $725 million settlement. The two met on Oct. 26, marking Agus fourth time meeting one on one with Surya since March 29. Nowhere are the basic tenets of democracy more challenged than in the Justice Courts. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. People living in these situations often feel as though public servants are working against them rather than for them. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? If I had to guess, Hollins said, the average tenure in the office when I got there was probably 15 or more years. Biden was no asset to Democrats in 2022, but Trump was equally damaging. 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. And the bottom line is he doesnt get caught up in the politics of the day.. Isabel Longorias chief experience before taking the job was serving as an adviser to Hollins. 1. I have practiced in JP Courts handling small claims matters as well as landlord tenant matters. I am running to reinvest in my community and bring humanity back into the courtroom. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Candidate Application; In order to become the Republican or Democratic Party nominee for a particular office, you must file an application (PDF) for a place on the ballot with the county or state party chair, as appropriate (see chart). The Justice of the Peace Court can be the first and serve as the final experience for citizens within the justice system. Some of us, like the Hudson Valley Chairs Coalition, were doing this ourselves. I am running because it is important to have someone in this position that is competent, and compassionate. Denise F. Graves is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. This year, voters are electing the place 2 judges in each precinct. That said, a candidate must earn our vote. 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. . 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. Im a trainer, you know, so I really evaluate how you train to make things easier, less complicated, and more straightforward, and you want to have a consistency of results, Lampe said. 2. Jacobs has already released a post-election report analyzing voter turnout and is soliciting feedback from Democratic county leaders on a statewide strategy to prepare for next year, but stressed that changes are not in direct response to last years results (even if other party leaders see them this way). Burney is the only Democratic Party candidate in the race. This will allow more dockets for evictions and small claims. Marilyn Burgess (Democratic Party) is the Harris County District Clerk in Texas.She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? Even though they knew about it and read about it in the papers.. Angela Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for reelection. How can JPs play a role in helping to reduce the number of nonpayment of rent evictions in their precinct? Justice of the Peace courts have more of an impact on peoples every day lives than most know. A.J. By Andrew Schneider, Houston Public MediaApril 26, 202310:04 amGovernment & Politics, Houston Public Media, Texas Newsroom. If elected I'll be the first gay JP in Harris County. Both sides see opportunity in the same places in New York that delivered surprising results a year ago. The JP should strive to eliminate confusion and provide information to help people make reasoned decisions before proceeding. 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 this time I have developed methods to expedite dockets while providing the public with fairness and confidence in the system. But of the 133.5 million women in the country, there must be many female figures who can really break the glass ceiling in politics in 2024, if not the following five years. No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? If you listen to the critics, we did absolutely nothing. The man behind Mattress Mack: salesman, gambler introvert? The GOP romped in the Empire State, a performance that allowed the party to narrowly win the chamber. JPs have the ability to proactively provide legal aid information to tenants as well as coming to agreements on potential payment plans. And as probably the top Republican in the area, for me, not getting involved is probably the most I could do for anybody., Depressed Democrats, but not Hochul, point fingers at New York party chair. Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. The one lawmaker who defied that trend has some thoughts about the future. If you dont like the job that the election administrator is doing, you can remove me tomorrow. That being said, you can bet your bottom dollar that many of the candidates will be facing stiff challenges up and down the ballot. Remember, early voting runs from Oct. 24 - Nov. 4, and election day will be on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The chairs represent New Yorks 17th, 18th and 19th congressional districts, represented today by Reps. Molinaro and Lawler and Ryan, all of whom are on party target lists. He says it was held in a room too small to accommodate the number of people being trained. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. Rep. Pat Ryan (left), shown above with with former President Bill Clinton, sees the value in bipartisanship as he looks to defend his seat in the upcoming election cycle. But he actually shut them down, Partida said. I have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impacts of inequality in public services. Well, I started going to the training sessions, and Im looking at them, and they were confusing.. Theres always some adjustment that has to be made. No. I am married for 35 years, have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Theres going to be money coming from all sides. But I think Sean Maloney learned the hard way, you cant write off any part of your district. I am the only candidate with judicial experience. I have an extensive legal background as an attorney and former Chief of Staff to Representative Hernandez. The last few years have been difficult and stressful for all members of our community. A number of critics said we were absent, we did nothing. On Monday's show: We learn about a pair of bills in the legislature that could change who's in charge of elections in Harris County. Theres no easy button, Ryan said. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? It is also the court where most parties are attending without the help of lawyer. ), Sean Patrick Maloney, who was the DCCC chair, lost his newly redrawn district to Rep. Mike Lawler by 1.6 percent of the vote. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. Incumbent Judge Sharon Burney, a Democrat, is running for reelection. New HBO Max series Love & Death anchors a Texas true crime story in the human condition, Despite changes, some fear property purchase restrictions unfairly single out people based on national origin, Texas Standard for April 26, 2023: The questions on local ballots across Texas this election, Texas Republicans push to end countywide voting. Benjamin Chou ( Democratic Party) (also known as Ben) ran for election to the Harris County Commissioners Court to represent District 4 in Texas. Biographical statement: Nothing, Jacobs said in an interview with POLITICO. are the responses we received from candidates who chose to participate in the survey. But we would like to see the state party put the infrastructure in place, McKenzie said. I think we can have a more efficient process that will help to speed up case processing times. Why are you running? Incumbent Judge Laryssa Korduba, a Republican, is running for reelection. 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. Texas 2022 Elections . Denise F. Graves is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. The PKS insists that the mechanism for the coalitions declaration must first be presented to the partysmajelis syuro(sharia council), whereas the Democratic Party says internal discussions regarding the matter are still underway. The Justice of the Peace has the authority to determine if the claimed violation is material and if the violation should be denied. The House Majority PAC, the main Democratic super PAC in House campaigns, has already announced a $45 million investment into New York and is already hiring a war room. A source who attended the meeting said that representatives from the Democratic Party made efforts to convince their two potential coalition partners to endorse Agus as Anies running mate. Biographical statement: What is the role of the JP in trying to improve the justice system? Mike Palmquist thinks he knows why training for election workers has suffered. Yes. Michael Wyke/Contributor. Houston Public Media details four key races on the ballot this fall three of them are statewide contests and the other is . There were about, maybe 11 or 12 of us, Holsworth said. She has thrown her weight behind two bills that predominantly affect women: the mother and child welfare bill and the sexual violence bill, which was passed into law in April. Republican Party activists in at least two legislative districts have now censured the 18 House Republicans who voted to expel now-ex Rep. Liz Harris for her role in a crazy scheme to accuse . Eviction petitions must be handled with transparency, compassion, and competence to uphold the law. When are we going to have an ETA? Transparency is key in making sure evictions are handled in accordance with the law. Andrew Schneider is the senior reporter for politics and government at Houston Public Media, NPR's affiliate station in Houston, Texas. . Harris County faces many challenges. I want to have free computers and WiFi available, and offer alternative hours such as Saturday and evening court. Ditta is the only Republican Party candidate in the race. (Section 172.022, Texas Election Code). And with the elections drawing near, women and political parties need to work on ways to join the race. Thered be like eight or 10 of us around one piece of equipment, trying to set it up. I am the most experienced person on the ballot. I would also want to see if we could institute night court either physically or online a few days a week for those who cannot afford to miss work and come to court. Yes, I will continue to abide by all orders of the Texas Supreme Court and the CCA. Aggregate polls of candidates in the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries Source of poll aggregation Dates administered Dates updated Joe As Republicans set about defending their seats next cycle, they (and many Democrats) credit gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin for his help at the top of the ticket. 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. Duncan F. Klussmann, Diana Martinez Alexander, Michelle Beckley, Mike Collier, Joe Jaworski, Rochelle Mercedes Garza, Janet T. Dudding, Angel Luis Vega, Sandragrace Martinez, Jay Kleberg, Coretta Mallet-Fontenot, Staci Childs, Jolanda Jones, Danielle Keys Bess, Andrea Beall, Jason Luong, Beverly Armstrong, Kimberly "Kim" McTorry, Teresa J. Waldrop, Clinton Chip Wells, M.K. State BOARD OF EDUCATION. STATE SENATORs. During the meeting, Surya conveyed to Susilo that Agus had potential as a future leader. To gather this candidate profile data, our research included, as applicable, online searches, review ofmedia reports, visiting each candidate's website, reviewing candidate questionnaires, listening to candidate interviews, observing candidates in public meetings/events, etc. Why or why not? Now, both parties are trying to understand what happened last year and how to gain an advantage in a state that could well determine whether Republicans maintain control or Democrats reclaim the majority in 2024. Hollins is currently a candidate for Houston City Controller. | Work to redirect truant youth in a positive direction so that hopefully they don't become a part of the overcrowded criminal justice system. DOWNLOAD: HARRIS COUNTY GOP VOTER GUIDE. The last five to six years have been incredible changes and incredible confusion that Ive never seen before, Lampe said. Justice Courts should be people centered and no one should feel that the legal system is working against them. Wes Kinsey has served as a Democratic election judge for a decade. People starting their day or ending their day catching up on the news or what they might have missed, the top story would often be whatever it was our campaign was talking about in that press conference we hosted that day, said Zeldin in an interview with POLITICO. "As long as theres a desire to be rational, the declaration can happen [on Nov. 10]. Would you continue to implement any of the emergency measures after the pandemic? I believe that Justice Courts can help drastically reduce the number of evictions during a pandemic by making sure each case is heard individually and everyone is given their day in court. What next after the EUs deforestation law is adopted? No Democratic Party candidates filed to run. Your gift helps pay for everything you find ontexasstandard.organdHouston Public Media. I graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA. However, that doesnt mean the problems dont exist. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. 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. Former elections workers told us Longoria began laying off experienced staff almost as soon as she took office. June will see the first trial in a batch of lawsuits by Republican candidates against Democratic winners in Harris County seats. Heres why candidates say theyre running to serve as the judges who preside over evictions, truancy cases and small civil disputes. I will say to you that there is more accountability with the election administrators office than there is with any elected official, Tatum told Harris County commissioners last November, a week after the election. She resigned, citing ill-health. Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum speaking at Central Count inside NRG Arena, October 13, 2022. We need to start making the Clerks Office accountable to the voters again, McCubbin said. Trautman came under criticism for a 12-hour delay in reporting results during the 2019 general election and hours-long voter lines during the 2020 primary. Her replacement, interim County Clerk Chris Hollins, denies any layoffs under Trautman affected the institutional knowledge in his office. To answer this question would be a violation of the Judicial Canons. That was not the truth.. Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Cody McCubbin served as the Republican presiding election judge at Saint Marys Episcopal Church in Cypress on November 8, 2022. Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey, Houston-Area Judges Are Evicting Renters Who Could Be Protected Under Federal Order, After secret negotiations, Houston City Council will vote on a new contract with the police union. After running unsuccessfully for three different Harris County courts, Democrat Lori Chambers Gray finally broke through in 2018, winning the election to preside over the 262nd District Court. failing to proactively address the violent crime wave, reckless bail bond decisions, allegations of corruption, scandals, general incompetence, etc.) This means coordinating with the County and nonprofits to maximize resources for rental assistance and eviction diversion programs that create win-win scenarios for landlords, tenants, and the community as a whole. Ive lived in Harris County for close to 35 years. On the ballot this year are half of Harris Countys justice of the peace seats. These procedures should have been implemented long before the pandemic because everyone deserves a more convenient courtroom experience and access to equitable legal representation. And even those who might have been more recent hires had come from other election administration offices in Texas. Several Harris County polling locations ran out of ballot paper and had technical issues on Election Day. However, I believe all resources available should be accessed and exhausted before that finality. Website Facebook Why are you running? Female lawmakers currently account for 20.8 percent of the 575 House seats, slightly up from 17 percent in 2014. 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. Candidates for federal office must file a federal application (PDF). Incumbent Judge Angela Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Absolutely, technology has improved and our justice system needs to adapt. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclinedto endorse Democratic candidates. Especially now that the limit for civil cases has been raised to 20,000. Dems fared shockingly poorly in 2022. And finally they said, You know, maam, you dont need to do that attitude with meAnd I said, Im not trying to give you an attitude. I would still leave in place all of the accommodating options. Early voting will begin on Monday, May 16, 2022, and end on Friday, May 20, 2022. You never really tore it apart. Do you believe tenants should be evicted for nonpayment of rent during a pandemic? After representing tenants facing retaliatory evictions in 2019 and 2020, I realized the need to rethink the role JP courts play. New Castle County Councilman (1971-1973) Delaware: Campaign. And they predate the enactment of countywide polling locations, which Republican lawmakers are also seeking to eliminate. I joke its a fly-over county; its north of Westchester and everybody kind of zips right through it, Colamonico said. In recent months, Puan and the PDI-P have made more concerted efforts to raise her public profile, especially targeting women voters. Burgess (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Harris County District Clerk in Texas.She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.. Burgess was a candidate for Precinct 4 representative on the Harris County Department of . Democratic Party chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has been persistent in his efforts to secure a place as Anies Baswedans running mate in the 2024 presidential election. I believe it is the fair and compassionate thing to do. House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani (right), who also chairs the central board of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), speaks to her mother, PDI-P matriarch Megawati Soekarnoputri, during the partys national working meeting on June 21, 2022 in Jakarta. 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. Lampe said, very quickly, she noticed a difference in the quality of training for election workers. I will limit the number of persons and hearings by appropriate scheduling to avoid unnecessary close contact. As we described in part one of our investigation, many of the difficulties Harris County has experienced go back several years, under both Democratic and Republican leadership. This indicates that there is a direct connection between Agus and the Democratic Party, said Irwan Secho, deputy secretary general of the Democratic Party. However, according to the source, Surya said that time had not come yet for Agus to compete for the highest office in the 2024. Republicans fear being lumped in with the more extreme members of their caucus and abortion politics may destroy the gains theyve made in the Empire State. He spent the afternoon touring an affordable housing and cultural center with Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, a Republican. Expose aid and resources to renters through churches and community organizations. Each voter must select either a Republican or Democratic ballot, and pick candidates only in that party's races. Most notably, I am running to have working class people leave my courtroom better than when they left. 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A recent survey byKompas research and development arm has positioned the Democratic Party as a high-level political party alongside the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Gerindra Party and Golkar Party. As a municipal court judge for over 22 years I have proven methods to expedite dockets. As a result, the party believes that Agus electability can help the coalition win the 2024 presidential election. Incumbent Judge Lucia Bates, a Democrat, is running for reelection. His action plan and the first stages of implementation are expected to be launched this summer. 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 had all of this criticism but I, for one, felt it was unfair, Jacobs said, referencing a December report that analyzed the Midterm results. New York Democrats are rebuilding at every level and plagued by state party infighting. She said the past few years under Democratic management of elections has been challenging. United States representatives. Why or why not? I also have a clean record with the State Bar of Texas and with the Judicial Commission. Democratic Party chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has been persistent in his efforts to secure a place as Anies Baswedan's running mate in the 2024 presidential election. That year, longtime Republican County Clerk Stan Stanart lost his reelection bid to Democrat Diane Trautman. Each case should be reviewed on a case by case basis. 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. Despite the election being two-and-a-half years away, the political heat between political parties is . (/Seto Wardhana), Qatar spends big to beat post-World Cup blues. But as we reported inpart oneof our investigation, we found little evidence to suggest voters turned away by problems at the polls affected election outcomes. The Democratic Party candidates are Dolores Lozano and Blair McClure. Singh, Treasea Tervino, Lesley Briones, Benjamin "Ben" Chou, Steve Duble and Sonia Lopez are the Democratic candidates who will be in the Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Democratic Party Primary Runoff. Basically, what they did was they got rid of anybody who had any kind of Republican connection, Palmquist said. 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. But as we reported in part one of our investigation . Biographical statement: I am committed to making sure the business of the court proceeds in a timely and efficient manner.
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