In case you haven’t heard, The Harris County Democratic Party will be moving from its current location at 1445 N. Loop West in Houston, Texas to a new location conveniently located at 4619 Lyons Avenue in Houston, Texas. This move is expected to take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018 – so mark your calendar. In other Democratic news, HCDP has brought on Sam Zuniga as their Field Director. If you aren’t familiar with Zuniga, he studied politics and history at the University of Houston. Zuniga also worked as a field organizer on Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Florida. In another pivotal move by Harris County Democrats, Odus Evbagharu has been hired to head the HCDP’s 2018 Coordinated Campaign. Other Democrats on the move are Reginald J. Fox, Audia Jones, Cheryl Elliott Thornton and Jeremy Brown. These distinguished Democrats are the known-candidates running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1 on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Precinct Executive Committee meeting. This meeting will be held at Tom Bass Senior Center, Section III, located at 15108 Cullen Boulevard in Houston, Texas 77047 at 10:00 AM.
The Harris County Democratic Party is Moving Their Headquarters; Sam Zuniga is Back Home; Judge Fox, Jones, Elliott Thornton, and Brown are Running for JP Precinct 7, Place 1
ANALYSIS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR
I don’t think that I’ve ever met Odus Evbagharu. However, several of my Democratic friends are happy with his selection as the person to head up their Coordinated Campaign. Odus Evbagharu is pictured below with Germaine Tanner a 2018 Democrat running for District Judge for the 311th Judicial District, and William “Bill McLeod a 2018 Democrat running for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
ANALYSIS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR
I don’t think that I’ve ever met Odus Evbagharu. However, several of my Democratic friends are happy with his selection as the person to head up their Coordinated Campaign. Odus Evbagharu is pictured below with Germaine Tanner a 2018 Democrat running for District Judge for the 311th Judicial District, and William “Bill McLeod a 2018 Democrat running for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
ODUS, GERMAINE, AND BILL
Here’s what Germaine Tanner had to say via her Facebook account as it pertains to Odus Evbagharu being selected to head up the Harris County Democrats' 2018 Coordinated Campaign. "I met Odus about two and a half years ago. Since then, I've watched him grow in politics and I firmly believe in his ability to lead. He's a millennial, and his voice and all the other millennials out there is just as important to us older folks as it is to his peers. (I know it's hard to believe, but Bill and I are a little older than we look. His (Odus Evabagharu) ideas are fresh, he works hard, and he listens. I’m so proud of him and how far he’s grown and I wanted everyone to know it. So, lead on young black man; I believe in you.”
Here’s what Germaine Tanner had to say via her Facebook account as it pertains to Odus Evbagharu being selected to head up the Harris County Democrats' 2018 Coordinated Campaign. "I met Odus about two and a half years ago. Since then, I've watched him grow in politics and I firmly believe in his ability to lead. He's a millennial, and his voice and all the other millennials out there is just as important to us older folks as it is to his peers. (I know it's hard to believe, but Bill and I are a little older than we look. His (Odus Evabagharu) ideas are fresh, he works hard, and he listens. I’m so proud of him and how far he’s grown and I wanted everyone to know it. So, lead on young black man; I believe in you.”
ZUNIGA IS BACK WHERE HE BELONGS
Sam Zuniga is the new Field Director for the Harris County Democratic Party. If you aren’t familiar with Zuniga, he studied politics and history at the University of Houston. Zuniga also worked as a field organizer on Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Florida.
PRECINCT 7, PLACE 1 CANDIDATES
I would like to take this moment to congratulate Audia Jones, Judge Reginald "Reggie" Fox, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Jeremy Brown, and any other Precinct 7 Democrat who may get nominated at the Precinct 7 Convention on Saturday, July 14, 2018. And with that out of the way, I want to make it perfectly clear that I believe with all my heart that Commissioner Rodney Ellis made a very sound decision by appointing Reginald J. Fox to serve as the place-holder to serve as the Precinct 7, Place 1 Judge until November. Judge Reginald "Reggie" Fox, in my opinion, has done some very good things already, since taking the bench, and he has a real heart for the people. He’s a "TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT" with a proven track record of fighting for the underprivileged. And I would have you to know that Judge Fox has dedicated the last 25-years of his life to representing citizens who were in desperate need for someone to hear their cry in their time of need. And he, Judge Reginald "Reggie" Fox has already been approved by Commissioner Ellis, Judge Emmett, Commissioner Jack Morman, and Commissioner R. Jack Cagle – and is now seeking a vote of confidence from the Precinct 7 Democratic Chairs -- I HOPE HE GET'S IT!!!
JUDGE REGGIE FOX: “I want you all to know, Precinct 7, Place 1 is not my court. It’s the people’s court, and that alone defines the purpose for which I am endeavoring to continue serving you. I believe that everyone who comes to Precinct 7, Place 1 must be treated with respect and dignity.”
Let me make it clear, that I don’t know how the Precinct 7 Chairs are going to vote on Saturday, July 14, 2018, but as I watched the “PRECINCT 7 CANDIDATE’S FORUM” via one of my facebook friends’ live feed, it was very noticeable that Fox, Jones, Elliott-Thornton, and Brown are all very highly capable candidates. But in my opinion, Judge Fox, Cheryl Elliott Thornton and Audia Jones performed a little better than Jeremy Brown, a young man who currently serves as the "Advisor on Special Initiatives" and "District Director" for Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis. While I believe that Brown could quietly be the choice several local elected officials are pushing behind the scenes, it would be awesome to see the Democratic Precinct 7 Chairs push back against “PARTY INSIDER-POLITICS” and embrace the valuable experience brought to the table by Judge Reginald “Reggie” Fox in particular. But also candidates liked some of the ideas brought to the table by Cheryl Elliott Thornton, and Audia Jones at the forum. Audia Jones was very impressive, and handled herself really well! Now, I have nothing against Jeremy Brown, because, in part, I don’t think that I’ve ever met him. However, judging from the recently held forum, Judge Fox, Elliott-Thornton, and Jones just appeared to be better prepared to deal with the issues facing this embattled court.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE KNOWN-CANDIDATES
Judge Reginald “Reggie” Fox has been licensed to practice law since November 5, 1993. His practice areas according to the State Bar of Texas are Bankruptcy, Consumer, and Real Estate. Attorney Cheryl Elliott-Thornton has been licensed to practice law since November 7, 1986 – so she’s practiced law a little longer than all the other known-candidates. Her practice areas according to the State Bar of Texas are Administrative and Public, Government/Administrative. Attorney Audia Jones is a local Assistant District Attorney with the Harris County District Attorney's office and a highly-capable Felony Prosecutor. And like I mentioned before, Attorney Jeremy Brown works out of Commissioner Rodney Ellis' "Central Service Center" located at 7901 El Rio Street in Houston, Texas 77054.
CONGRATULATIONS TO CLARA CALDWELL
DR. REYNOLDS, STATE REP. REYNOLDS, AND CALDWELL
According to information published by The Harris County Democratic Party, Clara Caldwell will serve as the Temporary Chair for the Precinct 7 Convention on Saturday, July 14, 2018. You should also know that Precinct Chairs elected back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary, including those who ran unopposed, will be afforded the opportunity to cast a ballot to elect a convention chair to head the proceedings. At the Convention, these distinguished Democratic Precinct Chairs will also be afforded the opportunity to cast a ballot to nominate a duly-qualified candidate to serve as the "DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE" in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
MY CLOSING THOUGHTS
I would like to wish all four of the known-candidates running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1 well in their endeavor to become the Democratic nominee to appear on the November ballot. However, I would like to take this moment to thank Judge Reginald “Reggie” Fox for his more than 25-year commitment to representing indigent citizens who were being evicted, locked-out, having their utilities shut off, and in some cases even having their civil rights violated. And while I’ve mentioned Judge Fox, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Audia Jones, and Jeremy Brown in this analysis – they must still be nominated by a Precinct Chair from the floor of the convention to be considered.
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AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "If by chance you happen to know any of the (60) sixty Democratic Precinct Chairs for Precinct 7 listed below, please let them know that the Honorable Judge Reginald "Reggie" Fox is asking for their vote on Saturday, July 14, 2018."
Judge Reggie Fox, respectfully asks for the vote of all Precinct 7 Precinct Chairs. In case you don’t already know, on Saturday, July 14, 2018 the Precinct Chairs for Precinct 7 will convene at the Tom Bass Senior Center, Section III, located at 15108 Cullen Boulevard in Houston, Texas 77047 to elect a Democratic candidate to appear as the nominee for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 ballot in Harris County, Texas.
PRECINCT 0020
PRECINCT 0020
The Honorable Michael Studdert is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0020” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0022
PRECINCT 0022
The Honorable Jill Moffitt is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0022” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0024
The Honorable Betty Smith is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0024” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0025
PRECINCT 0025
The Honorable Willie Wright is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0025” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0068
PRECINCT 0068
The Honorable Rhonda Belt-Rhea is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0068” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0085
PRECINCT 0085
The Honorable Arva Howard is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0085” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0132
PRECINCT 0132
The Honorable Jeannette Brooks is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0132” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0136
PRECINCT 0136
The Honorable Michael Jackson is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0136” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0140
PRECINCT 0140
The Honorable Verlinda Higgins is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0140” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0156
PRECINCT 0156
The Honorable Barbara Henderson is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0156” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0158
PRECINCT 0158
The Honorable Willie Boone is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0158” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0180
PRECINCT 0180
The Honorable Evelina McKinzie is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0180” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0193
PRECINCT 0193
The Honorable Clyde Phillips is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0193” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0210
PRECINCT 0210
The Honorable Alfred Green is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0210” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0216
The Honorable Vivian Harris is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0216” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0224
The Honorable Vivian Harris is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0216” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0224
The Honorable Bonnie Simpson is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0224” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0228
The Honorable Ralph Buggs is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0228” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0235
The Honorable Glenda Pouncy is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0235” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0236
The Honorable Willie Alford is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0236” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
The Honorable Mary Roberts is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0237” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0238
The Honorable Loretta Joseph is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0238” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0240
The Honorable Mary Smith is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0240” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0247
The Honorable Manson Johnson II is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0247” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0271
The Honorable Bessie Swindle is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0271” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0276
The Honorable Thyra Burks is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0276” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0286
The Honorable Curtis Thompson is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0286” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0287
The Honorable Laura Longoria is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0287” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0288
PRECINCT 0288
The Honorable LaNelle Simpson is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0288” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0291
The Honorable Lavinia Fair is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0291” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0318
The Honorable Mary Clemons is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0318” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0336
The Honorable John Martin is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0336” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0355
The Honorable Stephanie Wiggins is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0355” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0372
The Honorable Betty Keller is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0372” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0384
The Honorable Velma Edwards is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0384” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0392
The Honorable Clara Caldwell is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0392” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0402
PRECINCT 0402
The Honorable Claudette Johnson is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0402” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0422
PRECINCT 0422
The Honorable Doris Fears is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0422” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0458
PRECINCT 0458
The Honorable Grace Taylor is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0458” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0462
The Honorable Anthony Williams is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0462” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0489
PRECINCT 0489
The Honorable Carla Valenzuela is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0489” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0506
PRECINCT 0506
The Honorable Kevin Pever is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0506” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0525
PRECINCT 0525
The Honorable Vincent Sanders is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0525” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0538
PRECINCT 0538
The Honorable Raphus Foley is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0538” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0540
PRECINCT 0540
The Honorable Julia Moore is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0540” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0541
PRECINCT 0541
The Honorable Terrance Shanks is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0541” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0542
The Honorable Patricia Frazier is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0542” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
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PRECINCT 0554
The Honorable John Harrison is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0554” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0555
PRECINCT 0555
The Honorable Sonya Meekins is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0555” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0564
PRECINCT 0564
The Honorable Paula Bowden is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0564” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
The Honorable Toni Lewis is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0573” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0607
PRECINCT 0607
The Honorable Lynnie Lewis is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0607” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0630
PRECINCT 0630
The Honorable Maryann Barthelemy is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0630” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0652
PRECINCT 0652
The Honorable Sandra Peake is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0652” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0722
PRECINCT 0722
The Honorable Patricia Govan is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0722” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0863
PRECINCT 0863
The Honorable Sidney Luckett is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0863” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0891
PRECINCT 0891
The Honorable Stephan Honore is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0891” at this time, according to Texas Secretary.
PRECINCT 0933
PRECINCT 0933
The Honorable Thomas Gederberg is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0933” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0947
PRECINCT 0947
The Honorable Randolph Scott is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0947” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0949
PRECINCT 0949
The Honorable Clara Goodwin is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0949” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
PRECINCT 0995
PRECINCT 0995
The Honorable Joyce Bradley is the Democratic Precinct Chair on record for “VOTER PRECINCT 0995” at this time, according to Texas Secretary of State.
A Message from Judge Reggie Fox to the People of Precinct 7, Place 1; All Precinct Judges Who Plan to Cast A Vote on Saturday, July 14th at the Precinct 7 Convention
FROM JUDGE REGGIE FOX
As many of you know, I was appointed as judge of Precinct 7, Place 1 with the intent to only serve this community until November of this year. Before being appointed to the court, I worked for 25 years as an attorney at Lone Star Legal Aid, an organization that provides free legal assistance to indigent clients. When clients were being evicted, they called us. When they were being locked out of their apartment, they called us. When their utilities were being shut off, they called us. They called us for all of the reasons that a community body needs legal assistance when resources are limited. In response, I was able to help many of the thousands of people assigned to me. For the ones that I couldn’t help in the courtroom, I always looked for other alternatives to assist them. Surprisingly, sometimes I would just call the opposing side and ask for an extension of time for payment. Not always, but sometimes, that accommodation was forthcoming.
I want you to know, Precinct 7, Place 1 is not my court. It’s the people’s court, and that alone defines the purpose for which I am endeavoring to continue serving you. I believe that everyone who comes to Precinct 7, Place 1 should/must be treated with respect and dignity. All employees must be courteous to everyone that comes before the court and attentive to their needs. We must serve the public. Since being appointed to the Precinct 7, Place 1 bench, I’ve found practices that have crept into our systems that don’t belong here and have disrupted our ability to adequately serve our community. Our staff meetings have become the training tool for teaching the importance of treating all people with respect . . . not just the lawyers and policemen in court every day but all of the citizens that come to this court for whatever reason. I have begun to teach our staff the simple standard of seeing a “person” when any citizen walks into our courtroom and not judge them by any sort of rank, title, or personal interest.
I’m working hard to change the culture among other things at Precinct 7, Place 1. For example, when a person loses at trial, unlike many others before me, I take the time to explain the rights of appeal, along with how to submit their appeal within the time limit allowed for them to do so. For some reason, my staff initially frowned upon this practice. However, I find myself frequently reminding them of our simple standard . . . focusing on the way we treat people and attend to their needs. We are a public service and since I’ve taken the bench, I have made a concerted effort to pay close attention to the feedback our courtroom visitors are giving us. They remark about changes in our staff’s demeanor and attention to their requests. However, the job isn’t finished, and I am firmly committed to continuing the job I’ve begun. I promise you that we will continue to work diligently on our customer service skill sets; and you, the public leaders of Precinct 7, Place 1 can help. You must bear witness to our changes and performance firsthand. I also implore you to bring me any incident where we’ve not met your expectations or adequately performed at your desired level, and we will do better.
Folks, when I was appointed to this job, I informed Commissioner Rodney Ellis that I had no intention of seeking a permanent position. I put in 25 years representing clients who could not afford attorneys so my intention was to structurally transform Precinct 7, Place 1 and ride off into the sunset. However, since I have been the judge in this court, many, including other judges, have asked me to make myself available to be considered for the job of leading Precinct 7, Place 1 beyond November. I have you know, that I’ve been in practically every Justice of the Peace Court in Harris County. So, most of the other Justice of the Peace know how zealously I am when it comes to advocating for my clients. They’ve told me that I would make a great judge and that I’m the kind person that is needed in Precinct 7, Place 1.
FROM JUDGE REGGIE FOX
As many of you know, I was appointed as judge of Precinct 7, Place 1 with the intent to only serve this community until November of this year. Before being appointed to the court, I worked for 25 years as an attorney at Lone Star Legal Aid, an organization that provides free legal assistance to indigent clients. When clients were being evicted, they called us. When they were being locked out of their apartment, they called us. When their utilities were being shut off, they called us. They called us for all of the reasons that a community body needs legal assistance when resources are limited. In response, I was able to help many of the thousands of people assigned to me. For the ones that I couldn’t help in the courtroom, I always looked for other alternatives to assist them. Surprisingly, sometimes I would just call the opposing side and ask for an extension of time for payment. Not always, but sometimes, that accommodation was forthcoming.
I want you to know, Precinct 7, Place 1 is not my court. It’s the people’s court, and that alone defines the purpose for which I am endeavoring to continue serving you. I believe that everyone who comes to Precinct 7, Place 1 should/must be treated with respect and dignity. All employees must be courteous to everyone that comes before the court and attentive to their needs. We must serve the public. Since being appointed to the Precinct 7, Place 1 bench, I’ve found practices that have crept into our systems that don’t belong here and have disrupted our ability to adequately serve our community. Our staff meetings have become the training tool for teaching the importance of treating all people with respect . . . not just the lawyers and policemen in court every day but all of the citizens that come to this court for whatever reason. I have begun to teach our staff the simple standard of seeing a “person” when any citizen walks into our courtroom and not judge them by any sort of rank, title, or personal interest.
I’m working hard to change the culture among other things at Precinct 7, Place 1. For example, when a person loses at trial, unlike many others before me, I take the time to explain the rights of appeal, along with how to submit their appeal within the time limit allowed for them to do so. For some reason, my staff initially frowned upon this practice. However, I find myself frequently reminding them of our simple standard . . . focusing on the way we treat people and attend to their needs. We are a public service and since I’ve taken the bench, I have made a concerted effort to pay close attention to the feedback our courtroom visitors are giving us. They remark about changes in our staff’s demeanor and attention to their requests. However, the job isn’t finished, and I am firmly committed to continuing the job I’ve begun. I promise you that we will continue to work diligently on our customer service skill sets; and you, the public leaders of Precinct 7, Place 1 can help. You must bear witness to our changes and performance firsthand. I also implore you to bring me any incident where we’ve not met your expectations or adequately performed at your desired level, and we will do better.
Folks, when I was appointed to this job, I informed Commissioner Rodney Ellis that I had no intention of seeking a permanent position. I put in 25 years representing clients who could not afford attorneys so my intention was to structurally transform Precinct 7, Place 1 and ride off into the sunset. However, since I have been the judge in this court, many, including other judges, have asked me to make myself available to be considered for the job of leading Precinct 7, Place 1 beyond November. I have you know, that I’ve been in practically every Justice of the Peace Court in Harris County. So, most of the other Justice of the Peace know how zealously I am when it comes to advocating for my clients. They’ve told me that I would make a great judge and that I’m the kind person that is needed in Precinct 7, Place 1.
With much prayer and consultation, I have decided to make myself available for the job. I know that some are going to say that I got the appointment and that now I have changed my mind and want the job beyond November. I don’t think of it as if I have changed my mind. This is a personal epiphany . . . a sudden insight. I’ve observed and experienced something happening in our community that doesn’t serve the public as intended, and I’ve discovered because of this experience that I can make a difference. NO LONGER will prosecutors be getting judgments on traffic tickets without presenting the proper evidence. NO LONGER, will a losing party not know their rights as it relates to the appeals process. NO LONGER, will some people be served in this court and others not, and NO LONGER, will the quality of our service be ignored. If our staff always pursue the simple standards I’ve outlined above, our community will reward us with their support. And, we can feel blessed that we’ve done the right thing.
My deepest respect to each of you,
Honorable Judge Reggie Fox,
Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1
JUDGE REGGIE FOX: "I’m working hard to change the culture among other things at Precinct 7, Place 1. For example, when a person loses at trial, unlike many others before me, I take the time to explain the rights of appeal, along with how to submit their appeal within the time limit allowed for them to do so. For some reason, my staff initially frowned upon this practice. However, I find myself frequently reminding them of our simple standard . . . focusing on the way we treat people and attend to their needs. We are a public service and since I’ve taken the bench, have made a concerted effort to pay close attention to the feedback our courtroom visitors are giving us. They remark about changes in our staff’s demeanor and attention to their requests. However, the job isn’t finished, and I am firmly committed to continuing the job I’ve begun. I promise you that we will continue to work diligently on our customer service skill sets; and you, the public leaders of Precinct 7, Place 1 can help. You must bear witness to our changes and performance firsthand. I also implore you to bring me any incident where we’ve not met your expectations or adequately performed at your desired level, and we will do better."
DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRATS
A FEW DEMOCRATS YOU SHOULD GET TO KNOW BETWEEN NOW AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Lupe Valdez is the 2018 Democrat nominee for Governor of Texas. Valdez won a tough runoff election over fellow Democrat Andrew White to earn the right to challenge Governor Greg Abbott in the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Gubernatorial Election for the State of Texas. In case you don’t remember, Lupe Valdez finished first in a stellar field of Democrat Gubernatorial hopefuls including, James Jolly Clark, Cedrick Davis, Sr., Joe Mumbach, Adrian Oceguenda, Jeffrey Payne, Tom Wakely, Andrew White, and Grady Yarbrough back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary. The total number of Democrat voters who cast ballots back in the Democratic Primary was 1,022,558 statewide. Comparatively speaking, 1,549,006 ballots were cast back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Republican Primary according to numbers posted by the Texas Secretary of State. But keep in mind that Texas had more than 15,249,541 (yes, that's fifteen million) registered voters on the books and a population of more than 19,900,980 people above the legal age to vote at the time that the 2018 Democratic Primary Election took place. Those are staggering numbers considering only, a little over a million voters actually cast ballots (statewide) in the Democratic Primary back in March. So, relatively speaking, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, should be more about whether (THE DEMOCRATS) or (THE REPUBLICANS) will inspire more voters to go to the polls to cast a ballot -- rather than which party rules Texas.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be fighting off the challenge of Republican (nominee) Ava Reynero Pate in the race for United States Representative for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Joi Chevalier will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Glenn Hegar in the race for Comptroller of Public Accounts on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Judge Maria T. Jackson will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Sharon Keller in the race for Presiding Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Judge Ramona Franklin will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Barbara Parker Hervey in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
State Representative Alma A. Allen will be fighting off the challenge of Republican (nominee) Syed Sl. Ali in the race for State Representative for House District 131 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Latosha Lewis Payne is seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Jeff Shadwick in the race for Judge, 55th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Beau Miller will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield in the race for Judge, 189th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Angela Graves-Harrington is seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Charley Prine in the race for Judge, 246th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Sandra J. Peake is seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney Melanie Flowers in the race for Judge, 257th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Dedra Davis is seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Brent Gamble in the race for Judge, 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Linda M. Dunson will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Sheri Y. Dean in the race for Judge, 309th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Germaine Tanner will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Alicia Franklin York in the race for Judge, 311th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Ronnisha Bowman will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Bill Harmon in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #2 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Erica Hughes will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Natalie C. Fleming in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #3 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Shannon B. Baldwin will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge John Clinton in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #4 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Cassandra Y. Hollemon will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney John Spjut in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #12 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney William "Bill" McLeod will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Sophia Mafrige in the race for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law #4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Commissioner Jack Morman in the race for County Commissioner, Precinct 2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Lucia G. Bates does not have a Republican opponent running against her in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, Lucia G. Bates will become Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Attorney Sharon M. Burney will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) “DC” Caldwell in the race for Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Judge Maria T. Jackson will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Sharon Keller in the race for Presiding Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
State Representative Senfronia Thompson does not have a Republican opponent running against her in the race for State Representative for House District 141 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, State Representative Senfronia Thompson will win re-election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
State Representative Shawn Thierry does not have a Republican opponent running against her in the race for State Representative for House District 146 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, State Representative Shawn Thierry will win re-election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Attorney Latosha Lewis Payne is seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Jeff Shadwick in the race for Judge, 55th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Scot "Dolli" Dollinger will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Sharon Hemphill in the race for Judge, 189th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Sandra J. Peake is seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney Melanie Flowers in the race for Judge, 257th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Lori Chambers Gray is seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney Tammy J. Thomas in the race for Judge, 262nd Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Dedra Davis is seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Brent Gamble in the race for Judge, 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Linda M. Dunson will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Sheri Y. Dean in the race for Judge, 309th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Germaine Tanner will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Alicia Franklin York in the race for Judge, 311th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Michelle Moore will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge John F. Phillips in the race for Judge, 314th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Ronnisha Bowman will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Bill Harmon in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #2 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Erica Hughes will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Natalie C. Fleming in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #3 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Shannon B. Baldwin will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge John Clinton in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #4 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Toria J. Finch will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney John Wakefield in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #9 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Cassandra Y. Hollemon will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney John Spjut in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #12 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Tonya Jones will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Former Judge Roger Bridgwater in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #15 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney LaShawn A. Williams will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Linda Storey in the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law #3 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Diane Trautman will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart in the race for County Clerk in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Danyahel "Danny" Norris does not have a Republican opponent running against him in the race for County School Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 1 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, Lucia G. Bates will become Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Attorney Sedrick T. Walker II will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney Aaron Burdette in the race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #11 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
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