Natalia “Nata” Cornelio was paid $2,500.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday, March 2, 2020. Now, remember, “SUPER TUESDAY” voting took place on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Harris County. So, why would Commissioner Rodney Ellis give a Latina woman, who works for him, $2,500.00 one day before "ELECTION DAY VOTING" is scheduled to take place? Natalia “Nata” Cornelio’s campaign finance report that was filed electronically, didn’t really spell out what the money given to Natalia “Nata” Cornelio’s Campaign was supposed to be used for on Election Day. However, the report of this payment was filed electronically on Tuesday, March 2, 2020 – again, that’s one day before Election Day. So please make a mental note that Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Main Office is located at 1001 Preston Avenue, Ste 950 in Houston, Texas 77002, and Natalia “Nata” Cornelio’s Campaign Headquarters, according to her “ELECTRONICALLY FILED” campaign finance report is located at 1300 McGowen Street, Suite 290, in Houston, Texas. Do you realize that the distance between Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Main Office and Natalia “Nata” Cornelio’s Campaign Headquarters is only 1.6 miles? Why did Commissioner Ellis give Natalia “Nata” Cornelio several thousand dollars one day before election day? Well, since her campaign finance report doesn’t really say, I would venture to say that it was more than likely intended to assist Natalia “Nata” Cornelio (A RODNEY ELLIS BACKED CANDIDATE) in her quest to unseat Judge George Powell, a man who refused to play by Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ rules.
Why did Commissioner Rodney Ellis give $2,500.00 to Natalia M. Cornelio the Day Before Election Day in her Race for Judge, 351st Criminal District Court Against Judge George Powell?
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Is this fake news too? Do you remember all those rumors that were floating around about Natalia “Nata” Cornelio being planted in the race for Judge of the 351st Criminal District Court back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary to take out Judge George Powell? Remember folks alleging that Commissioner Rodney Ellis was a puppet master, pulling strings in certain 2020 Harris County Democratic Party primary races? Remember how it sounded hard to believe that a “BLACK ELECTED OFFICIAL” would be behind an “ORCHESTRATED EFFORT” to take out other “FELLOW BLACK ELECTED OFFICIALS” back in the 2020 Democratic Party Primary? Remember how far-fetched that sounded back then? Huh? Do you remember? Huh? Even Ray Charles, if he were still living today, could see that the Natalia “Nata” Cornelio’s ties to Commissioner Rodney Ellis aren’t a coincidence. Hell, it wouldn’t take Blind Mellow Jelly this long to put the pieces of this puzzle together. So, what’s the hold-up? Look, Natalia “Nata” Cornelio worked as the Director of Legal Affairs for Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis. She is one of the people who helped to negotiate and finalize the settlement agreement in the misdemeanor bail reform lawsuit in Harris County, Texas according to her admission. All of that is fine and dandy! But get this, while trying to find out more information about her, I noticed that (1) one day before the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Democratic Party primary was set to take place, Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave her a few thousand dollars -- $2,500.00 to be exact. Now, if Commissioner Ellis isn’t the person behind the curtain pulling strings, why would he give a Latina woman trying to unseat an African American male judge $2,500.00 a day before Election Day? Well, as it turned out, the Latina woman, Natalia “Nata” Corneilo who received financial support from Commissioner Rodney Ellis, went on to defeat Judge George Powell, an African American member of the judiciary who was seeking re-election. In case you don’t remember, Natalia “Nata” Cornelio received 158,098 votes, for 63.82% of the vote. And as for Judge George Powell, well, he fought a valiant effort, but he could only muster 36.18% of the vote. Now, I wonder what all of those folks who are starting to proclaim in unison that I’m publishing “FAKE NEWS” to the public has to say about this.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the Harris County Commissioner for Precinct #1 is pictured above with Diane Trautman, the current Harris County Clerk, and Willie Bell Boone, who is the powerful, Harris County Democratic Chair and Election Judge.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Has His Tentacles Connected to Almost Every Level of Our Local Government That You Could Imagine
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If you ask me, Commissioner Rodney Ellis is the most powerful man in Harris County, Texas. Nobody else is even close. But for the life of me, I cannot understand why in the hell he hasn't been fully investigated for his connection to what many feel is stolen art. I just can't understand this. What we're witnessing is pure madness! Okay, I'm back. Anyways, if you take a moment to review a few of the connections he has across the political spectrum you can clearly see, how he's living up to his role as "PUPPET MASTER #1" as he's been labeled by me.
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On 1/17/2020 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis paid Jesse Boone the husband of Willie Bell Boone the amount of $1,750.00 according to his campaign finance report. Willie Bell Boone is the Democratic Precinct Chair and Judge for Precinct 158 from what I understand.
On 11/18/2019 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Judge Darrell Jordan the sum of $5,000.00 as a general contribution to Judge Darrell Jordan’s Campaign. It is unclear at this time why Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Judge Darrell Jordan the money. All Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign report says is that it was a contribution.
On 11/14/2019 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Letitia Plummer the sum of $1,000.00 as a general contribution to Letitia Plummer’s Campaign. It is unclear at this time why Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Letitia Plummer the money. All Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign report says is that it was a contribution. However, at that time, Letitia Plummer was on the ballot running for Houston City Council against Anthony Dolcefino in the runoff election. I also saw where Commissioner Rodney Ellis had given Letitia Plummer the sum of $500.00 dollars back on 4/09/2018 as a general contribution.
On 11/14/2019 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Tiffany Thomas the sum of $1,000.00 as a general contribution to Tiffany Thomas’ Campaign. It is unclear at this time why Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Tiffany Thomas the money. All Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign report says is that it was a contribution. However, at that time, Tiffany Thomas was on the ballot running for Houston City Council against Anthony Dolcefino in the runoff election.
On 11/14/2019 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Tarsha Jackson the sum of $1,000.00 as a general contribution to Tarsha Jackson Campaign. It is unclear at this time why Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Tarsha Jackson the money. All Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign report says is that it was a contribution. However, at that time, Tarsha Jackson had already secured her spot in the runoff against Cynthia Bailey in the race for Houston City Council District B. The race was eventually removed from the ballot because of pending litigation and has yet to take place.
On 10/31/2019 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Sylvester Turner the sum of $5,000.00 as a general contribution to Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Campaign. It is unclear at this time exactly why Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Mayor Sylvester Turner the money. All that Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign report says is that it was contribution. However, at that time, Mayor Sylvester Turner was running for re-election against Tony Buzbee and others.
On 10/05/2019 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Janayeya Carmouche the sum of $5,000.00 as a general contribution to Janaeya Carmouche’s Campaign. It is unclear at this time exactly why Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Janaeya Caromouche the money. All that Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign report says is that it was a contribution. However, at that time Janayeya Carmouche was on the ballot running for Houston City Council running against Council Member Michael Kubosh.
On 11/19/2018 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Rainbow Push the sum of $1,000.00 as a general contribution according to his campaign finance report.
On 9/5/2018 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Damien Jones the sum of $500.00 and categorized it as a consulting expense. Damien Jones was paid to get out the vote according to Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ campaign finance report.
On 7/31/2018 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave the Harris County Democratic Party the sum of $10,000.00 as a general contribution. It is unclear whether the money was for their coordinated campaign or something else. His campaign finance report simply said that he was making a contribution.
On 7/17/2018 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave the NAACP the sum of $1,081.00 and categorized it as an advertising expense for billboards. I am not sure at this time if the billboards were for the NAACP, or for Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Campaign. And on 7/11/2018 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave the NAACP the sum of $2,478.00 and categorized it as an advertising expense for billboards. I am not sure at this time if the billboards were for the NAACP, or for Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Campaign.
On 2/27/2018 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Keisha Bottoms for Mayor Campaign the sum of $1,000.00 as a general contribution. It is unclear whether the money was for their coordinated campaign or something else. His campaign finance report simply said that he was making a contribution. Keisha Bottoms was running for Mayor of Atlanta Georgia at the time.
On 2/25/2018 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Eddie Bernice Johnson for Congress the sum of $1,500.00 as a general contribution. It is unclear whether the money was for their coordinated campaign or something else. His campaign finance report simply said that he was making a contribution.
On 1/23/2018 – Commissioner Rodney Ellis gave Garnet Coleman the sum of $2,500.00 as a general contribution. It is unclear whether the money was for their coordinated campaign or something else. His campaign finance report simply said that he was making a contribution.
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COMMISSIONER ELLIS IS KINDA SMART
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis is certainly no dummy. Nope! He’s one of the best I’ve ever seen when it comes to playing shell games. I can’t even imagine him playing checkers. Hell NO!!! But I would be very surprised if he doesn’t play a mean game of chess. But anyway, as I said, Commissioner Ellis knows how to get things done in the political world – but he seems to get a little sloppy at times. But even still, he’s a bad man. When you see him coming you should say, “Mama there goes that man again.” But is he as smart as he believes he is in his mind? I can’t answer that question for you yet, but I’ll be able to answer it for you in the next few months. Now, don’t you dare go back and tell Commissioner Ellis that I’m investigating him – that would be a bald-faced lie! What I’m trying to do is understand why it’s seemingly okay for the people of District B to be without representation for this long, when all of the top players are pretending to be working in the best interest of this predominantly African American district. What do you think? Does Rodney Ellis have a proverbial, “DOG IN THE FIGHT” whereas the District B runoffs are concerned? As for me, I can’t tell if he’s pulling for Tarsha Jackson, the woman he donated the $1,000.00 to back on 11/14/2019, or Renee Jefferson Smith. I would think that the woman he’s likely to be pulling for is Renee Jefferson Smith, the third-place finisher – believe it or not. Why? Well, I can’t see where Commissioner Ellis is supporting Renee Jefferson Smith directly. However, I can see, where Commissioner Ellis’ boy Dallas Jones is doing his damndest to assist Renee Jefferson Smith on several different levels. Now, if you don’t know Dallas Jones, he is widely considered as one of the best in the consulting business in our area – if not the nation. What’s Dallas Jones’ connection to all of this? Well, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Renee Jefferson Smith are both his clients. But the crazy part about the District B race that was held back on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, is that Commissioner Ellis may have had more candidates in the District B race than anyone realized at the time. Remember Tarsha Jackson, the first-place finisher, back on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the Houston City Council District B race? Well, if my memory serves me right, Tarsha Jackson played an integral role at TOP (Texas Organizing Project) for about six years before she left the organization to run for the Houston City Council District B seat. What doe this have to do with the price of tea in China? Well, back on 4/14/2016 Commissioner Rodney Ellis donated $250.00 to TOP. Back on 8/31/2016 Commissioner Rodney Ellis donated $50,000.00 to TOP. Back on 11/03/2016 Commissioner Rodney Ellis donated another $50,000.00 to TOP. And back on 1/17/2020 Commissioner Rodney Ellis donated a whopping $150,000.00 to TOP. Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with Commissioner Rodney Ellis donating more than $250,000.00 to a credible organization like TOP. I happen to like the good folks at TOP. And for what it’s worth, I love the way they support the candidates they endorse. Hell, after Commissioner Rodney Ellis donated $150,000 to Top, they turned right back around and gave him an in-kind contribution of $4,264.58 a few days later on 1/22/2020. Then on 2/22/2020, the good folks at TOP donated $121,329.04 to Commissioner Rodney Ellis in the form of canvassing and phone banking services. Are you lost? Well, let me be more clear, I believe it was the endorsement from TOP, along with the awesome ground-game services they provided to Tarsha Jackson’s Campaign that helped her emerge from that tough field of candidates she was facing back on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
DALLAS JONES IS A POWER-PLAYER
Dallas Jones bills himself as a "Political Analyst, Nation Builder, Leader-Shaper," according to his Facebook page. I’m not too sure if he’s all of that…but I digress. Look, from what I understand about Dallas Jones – he’s a shrewd businessman. So with that said, I would also like to remind you that there’s nothing wrong with him working with multiple candidates. However, at first glance, it may not be clear what his connections to the Houston City Council District B race are. So, make yourself a mental note of the fact that Elite Change, Inc. is Dallas Jones’ baby – he owns it. And who is one of his ‘BIGGEST’ clients? You guessed it – Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
FOLLOW THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 2/17/2020, Commissioner Rodney Ellis paid Elite Change, Inc. which is owned by Dallas Jones $2,100.00 as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 2/10/2020, Commissioner Rodney Ellis paid Elite Change, Inc. which is owned by Dallas Jones $1,500.00 to provide campaign field team support. Then on the very same day, Commissioner Rodney Ellis turned around and paid Elite Change, Inc. the amount of $7,000.00 as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 1/14/2020, Commissioner Rodney Ellis paid Elite Change, Inc. which is owned by Dallas Jones another $7,000.00 as a consulting expenditure.
REMEMBER JUDGE JEREMY BROWN?
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Let’s take a moment and go back in time together! Can you think back to the morning of Saturday, July 14, 2018? Do you remember what you were doing that morning? Huh? Can you? Huh? I sure can – just like it was yesterday. I was sitting back watching (a Livestream) as the Precinct Executive Committee meeting was taking place to name the person who would become the new Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1. Several candidates had already dropped out of the race that was to be decided by Harris County Democratic Party Precinct Chairs. I knew it was going to be a mess – and they did not disappoint me. Anyways, after all of the buffoonery and shenanigans were over, Jeremy Brown was selected. Now, if you think back carefully, Commissioner Rodney Ellis was not supposed to be behind Jerry Brown being a part of this circus – right? Jeremy Brown was supposed to be seeking to become the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1 all on his own – right? Well, did you know that Jeremy Brown had served as the District Director and legislative aide for a very well-known State Senator? Well? Did you? Did you know that before taking the bench as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1, Jeremy Brown served as an advisor of strategic initiatives and community engagement coordinator for Harris County Precinct 1 – run by Commissioner Rodney Ellis? Did you know that Jeremy Brown, just like Natalia “Nata” Corneilo were on Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ payroll before launching their bids for public office? Do you believe that’s a coincidence? Well? Do you?
FOLLOWING THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 6/23/2017, Rodney Ellis paid Jerry Brown $195.00 for some sort of loan repayment or reimbursement for campaign-related expenses I guess.
Back on 6/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 5/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 4/30/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $2,830.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 3/31/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $2,826.52 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 2/29/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $2,826.52 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 2/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
REMEMBER JANAEYA CARMOUCHE?
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Stop playing! I know you know Janaeya Carmouche? Come on! Think a little harder. Well, what about Council Member Michael Kubosh? Do you know him? Please don’t tell me that you do not know Councilman Kubosh. Well, Councilman Michael Kubosh got challenged out of the blue by an African American female back on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the City of Houston General Election. In case you don’t know, he’s the At-Large Position #3 Council Member. As for Janaeya Carmouche, well, according to her Linkedin page, she’s the (Deputy Director) – Interim Director of Community Engagement for Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Rumors swirled around this race like a frisbee flying through the air. Did Rodney do this? Is Rodney behind this? Was Janaeya Carmouche encouraged to run against Councilman Kubosh by the Puppet-Master? Man, I got tired of hearing folks speculate. Read people! Read! Reading is fundamental – you know! Okay, I’m back. Anyways, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and his little crew were successful in forcing Councilman (Michael Kubosh) into a runoff, but their attempt to unseat him with an African American female candidate fell flat. How? Well, on Saturday, December 14, 2019, Councilman Michael Kubosh beat that girl like she stole something. I mean, the race wasn’t even competitive – not at all. As a refresher, Councilman Michael Kubosh received 103,969 votes, for 61.30% of the vote. And as for Janaeya Carmouche, well, she didn’t do so well. Comparatively speaking, she was only able to garner 65,634 votes, for 38.70% of the vote.
FOLLOWING THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 6/28/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Janaeya Carmouche $500.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 6/21/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Janaeya Carmouche $1,500.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 5/25/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Janaeya Carmouche $1,500.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
REMEMBER BRANDON DUDLEY?
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Are you telling me that you don’t remember Brandon Dudley? Stop it! Brandon Dudley works as part of the Harris County Precinct One 'Senior Management Group' (SMG). The group consists of Brandon Dudley, who serves as the Chief of Staff, and a team of directors charged with the responsibility of making policy and procedural recommendations to Commissioner Rodney Ellis and carrying out the mission and goals of Precinct One through a variety of key leadership functions according to their website. Anyways, a few years back, Brand Dudley hatched the bright idea that he wanted to serve as the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector – all on his own – right? Anyways he jumped into the race for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector running against Ann Harris Bennett back on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the Democratic primary. But things didn’t turn out so well for him. If my memory serves me correctly, Ann Harris Bennett whipped the socks off that boy. Just in case you don’t remember, Ann Harris Bennett received 100,271 votes, for 61.48% of the vote. And as for poor Brandon Dudley, well, he could only muster 62,822 votes, for a measly 38.52% of the vote.
FOLLOWING THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 1/06/2020, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $3,000.00 for what was categorized as salaries, wages, and contract labor according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 11/18/2019, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $3,000.00 for what was categorized as salaries, wages, and contract labor according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 9/20/2019, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $2,500.00 for what was categorized as salaries, wages, and contract labor according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 10/27/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $4,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 9/01/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $5,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 6/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $5,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 6/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley another $500.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 5/25/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $5,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
FAMILIAR WITH GRANT MARTIN?
Back on 2/22/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $61,477.48 by Jolanda Jones for what was categorized as an advertising expense related to radio and some type of mailing.
Back on 2/19/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $58,995.73 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure. On the very next day, 2/20/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $23,312.33 by Jolanda Jones’ Campaign for and advertising expense related to campaign a mailer.
Back on 2/10/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $53,824.48 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as an advertising expense for Design, Production, and Distribution of his campaign mailer. Then Commissioner Rodney Ellis turned right back around on 2/10/2020, paid $53,824.48 to Grant Martin Campaigns for the same service, that was categorized as an advertising expense for Design, Production, and Distribution of his campaign mailer. Yes, that’s the same amount of $53,824.48 sent that was paid to Grant Martin Campaigns on the same day.
Back on 2/07/2020, Grant Martin Campaign was paid $36,557.72 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expense related to Mail and Yard Signs.
Back on 1/23/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $36,557.72 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expense related to Mail and Yard Signs. On this same day, 1/23/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $6,102.70 by Jolanda Jones for what was categorized as an advertising expense for printing, research, and mailing.
Back on 12/31/2019, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $21.886.19 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a printing expense related to Campaign Signs, banners, cards, and other stuff.
Back on 2/5/2018, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $19,967.04 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a printing expense for a New Year’s Card.
Back on 4/30/2018, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $4,325.97 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a printing expense for a Fundraising Invitation.
A FEW OF JOLANDA’S DONORS
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Back on 1/17/2020, Jolanda Jones Campaigns donated $10,910.64 to Jolanda “Jo” Jones’ effort to unseat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett.
Back on 12/31/2019, Deandre Sam donated $300.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary. And on 2/25/2020, Deandre Sam donated another $1,000.00 to Jolanda “Jo” Jones.
Back on 12/30/2019, Gerald Womack donated $1,000.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Back on 12/28/2019, Roberts Markland LLP donated $2,500.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Back on 12/20/2019, Emma Bullock donated $2,500.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Back on 12/20/2019, Courtney Busby donated $2,500.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Back on 12/18/2019, James Douglas donated $500.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
LET’S STAY CONNECTED
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Prior to our Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston General Election, Commissioner Rodney Ellis' donated over $100,000 to TOP -- Texas Organizing Project. Top endorsed Tarsha Jackson in the race for Houston City Council District B. Meanwhile his consultant (Dallas Jones) was busy supporting Renee Jefferson Smith. After Renee Jefferson Smith didn't make the runoff, Commissioner Rodney Ellis donates a cool grand to Tarsha Jackson.
COMMISSIONER ELLIS IS KINDA SMART
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Dallas Jones is one of those people you're either going to love or hate. But make no mistake about it, Dallas is a "POWER-PLAYER" in Harris County politics. He's not the kinda guy you want to cross out here if you're new to the political game.
DALLAS JONES IS A POWER-PLAYER
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FOLLOW THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 2/17/2020, Commissioner Rodney Ellis paid Elite Change, Inc. which is owned by Dallas Jones $2,100.00 as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 2/10/2020, Commissioner Rodney Ellis paid Elite Change, Inc. which is owned by Dallas Jones $1,500.00 to provide campaign field team support. Then on the very same day, Commissioner Rodney Ellis turned around and paid Elite Change, Inc. the amount of $7,000.00 as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 1/14/2020, Commissioner Rodney Ellis paid Elite Change, Inc. which is owned by Dallas Jones another $7,000.00 as a consulting expenditure.
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Tarsha Jackson finished first in the race for Houston City Council District B, way back on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. It is still unclear when the runoff election will be held.
Cynthia Bailey finished second in the race for Houston City Council District B, way back on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. It is still unclear when the runoff election will be held.
Renee Jefferson Smith is still continuing to do the work she's been called to do in the Houston City Council District B community. Make no mistake about it, Renee Jefferson Smith has a real heart for the people of District B.
IS DALLAS JONES DOUBLE-DIPPING?
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Can anybody out there tell me why Dallas Jones would go to Renee Jefferson Smith out of the goodness of his heart and donate $10.000.00 worth of his precious time to help her win the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, Houston City Council District B race? Is that what we’re supposed to believe? Get this, Renee Jefferson Smith out of the goodness of heart (I guess) paid Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones $9,000.00 out of her campaign account for all of his hard work. Does that make any sense to you? If so, you are “Cuckoo For Cocoa Puffs” my friend. Anyways, I guess it’s a coincidence that Commissioner Rodney Ellis paid Elite Exchange, Inc. $17,600.00 for consulting and field support services during pretty much the same time frame. I’m not sure if it means anything just yet, but that’s some creativity right there if you ask me. Man, that smells like there’s some double-dipping going on.
FOLLOW THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 9/01/2019, Elite Change, Inc./Dallas Jones makes a $5,000.00 in-kind contribution to Renee Jefferson Smith that is categorized as campaign consulting. In other words, Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones donated valuable consulting services to Renee Jefferson Smith to help her win the Houston City Council District B race.
Back on 8/07/2019, Renee Jefferson Smith paid Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense.
Back on 6/11/2019, Elite Change Inc./Dallas Jones makes a $2,500.00 in-kind contribution to Renee Jefferson Smith that is categorized as campaign consulting. In other words, Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones is donating more of his valuable time to assist Renee Jefferson Smith in her quest to win the Houston City Council District B race.
Back on 5/11/2019, Elite Change Inc./Dallas Jones makes another $2,500.00 in-kind contribution to Renee Jefferson Smith that is categorized as campaign consulting. Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones out of the goodness of their heart decides to donate more of Dallas Jones’ precious time to assist Renee Jefferson Smith in her quest to win the Houston City Council District B race.
Back on 4/11/2019, Renee Jefferson Smith, out of the goodness of her heart, decided to pay Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense.
Back on 3/21/2019, Renee Jefferson Smith paid Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones another $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense.
IS DALLAS JONES DOUBLE-DIPPING?
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FOLLOW THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 9/01/2019, Elite Change, Inc./Dallas Jones makes a $5,000.00 in-kind contribution to Renee Jefferson Smith that is categorized as campaign consulting. In other words, Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones donated valuable consulting services to Renee Jefferson Smith to help her win the Houston City Council District B race.
Back on 8/07/2019, Renee Jefferson Smith paid Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense.
Back on 6/11/2019, Elite Change Inc./Dallas Jones makes a $2,500.00 in-kind contribution to Renee Jefferson Smith that is categorized as campaign consulting. In other words, Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones is donating more of his valuable time to assist Renee Jefferson Smith in her quest to win the Houston City Council District B race.
Back on 5/11/2019, Elite Change Inc./Dallas Jones makes another $2,500.00 in-kind contribution to Renee Jefferson Smith that is categorized as campaign consulting. Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones out of the goodness of their heart decides to donate more of Dallas Jones’ precious time to assist Renee Jefferson Smith in her quest to win the Houston City Council District B race.
Back on 4/11/2019, Renee Jefferson Smith, out of the goodness of her heart, decided to pay Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense.
Back on 3/21/2019, Renee Jefferson Smith paid Elite Change, Inc. owned by Dallas Jones another $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense.
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Jeremy Brown has done a good job since taking the bench as the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7. Place 1. However, do to his Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Democratic primary loss to Wanda Adams, he must hand over his gavel to Judge-Elect Wanda Adams.
REMEMBER JUDGE JEREMY BROWN?
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FOLLOWING THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 6/23/2017, Rodney Ellis paid Jerry Brown $195.00 for some sort of loan repayment or reimbursement for campaign-related expenses I guess.
Back on 6/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 5/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 4/30/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $2,830.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 3/31/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $2,826.52 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 2/29/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $2,826.52 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 2/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Jeremy Brown $3,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
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Women like the Honorable Constable May Walker, our Precinct 7 Constable (left), and Judge-Elect Wanda Adams are hard to beat in Harris County, Texas. Lifelong Democrat Wanda Adams imposed her will on poor Judge Jeremy Brown on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic primary race for Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 1.
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Just as I predicted back on Saturday, July 14, 2018, after all of the shenanigans and buffoonery that took place at Tom Bass park with those Democratic Precinct Chairs – Jeremy Brown went on to lose his seat the first time it came up before the voters. I keep telling folks, that being able to cut backroom deals with the Democratic Precinct Chairs doesn’t mean that you can win an election where the people decide the winner and loser. Anyways, Wanda Adams beat the brakes off Judge Jeremy Brown on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Party primary race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1. In case you don’t remember, Wanda Adams received 22,609 votes, for 67.50% of the vote. As for Jerry Brown, well, he only managed to pull in 10,888 votes, for 32.50% of the vote. Man, payback is a mutha – ain’t it?
THE BEAT DOWN IN H-TOWN
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Janaeya Carmouche is a strong Black woman. However, she found herself out of her league back on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Carmouche was dealt an embarrassing defeat by Councilman Kubosh as he rolled to victory with more than 61.30% of the vote.
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FOLLOWING THE CAMPAIGN MONEY
Back on 6/28/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Janaeya Carmouche $500.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 6/21/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Janaeya Carmouche $1,500.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 5/25/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Janaeya Carmouche $1,500.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
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Brandon Dudley (left) is the Chief of Staff for Commissioner Rodney Ellis' (SMG). He ran for Harris County Tax-Assessor Collector back in 2016 against Ann Harris Bennett.
REMEMBER BRANDON DUDLEY?
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Back on 1/06/2020, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $3,000.00 for what was categorized as salaries, wages, and contract labor according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 11/18/2019, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $3,000.00 for what was categorized as salaries, wages, and contract labor according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 9/20/2019, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $2,500.00 for what was categorized as salaries, wages, and contract labor according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 10/27/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $4,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 9/01/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $5,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 6/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $5,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 6/23/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley another $500.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
Back on 5/25/2016, Rodney Ellis paid Brandon Dudley $5,000.00 for what was categorized as a consulting expense according to Commissioner Ellis’ Campaign Finance Report.
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Jolanda “Jo” Jones rose from a childhood of poverty and tragedy to membership in numerous Halls of Fame, a CNN Hero, a four-time national track and field champion, a basketball All-American, a Rhodes Scholar nominee, a successful businesswoman, author, and an unapologetic human rights activist, a Houston City Council member and school board Trustee, a respected analyst according to her website.
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The Black community was looking around in dismay when Jolanda “Jo” Jones jumped in the race to challenge Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Ann Harris Bennett back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic primary. “How could one Black woman be doing this to another?” asked one of my readers. “What is Jolanda thinking?” asked another. While Jolanda Jones’ bid to take out Ann Harris Bennett fell flat, the questions centering around how, and why Ann Harris Bennett was primaried haven’t gone away. For the record, Ann Harris Bennett received 157,161 votes, for 58.31% of the vote to finish first. Jolanda “Jo” Jones received 101,760 votes for 37.76% of the vote to finish second. And the third-place finisher was a guy by the name of Jack Terrence, who received 10,590 votes, for 3.93% of the vote. So, in an attempt to quiet the chatter, I will give you an inside look at some behind the scenes happenings. However, keep in mind, that Brandon Dudley, the last person to face Ann Harris Bennett works for Commissioner Rodney Ellis as the Chief of Staff for Harris County Precinct One’s -- 'Senior Management Group' (SMG). Also keep in mind that, between Wednesday, May 25, 2016, and Monday, January 6, 2020, from what I can see, Brandon Dudley, after unsuccessfully challenging Ann Harris Bennett, has been paid $33,000.00 as a consultant by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Now, back to Jolanda Jones, a very smart businesswoman, and a highly successful attorney. For some reason, I could not find a direct connection between Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Jolanda “Jo” Jones. However, I did find a whole bunch of what I call “CROSS POLLINATION” between Jolanda Jones’ Campaign and that of Commissioner Rodney Ellis. One of the key connectors I discovered was Keith Wade – a powerful local consultant. While Wade doesn’t show up on Jolanda Jones’ most recent campaign reports, trust me when I tell you that Keith Wade is a trusted ally of Jalonda Jones. He and Jolanda “Jo” Jones have worked together for years and years and years. If you don’t know Keith Wade, I will tell you this – HE’S ONE OF THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS! I’ve admired Wade for years, and I’ve been fortunate to work with him a time or two along the way. So, to be sure, Keith Wade is perhaps one of the hottest-hands in the business and he boasts a client base that includes people like, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Mayor Sylvester Turner, and former Mayor Annise Parker, just to name a few. In other words, Keith Wade isn’t someone you want to cross in the city of Houston.
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Most people know Keith Wade as the Senior Advisor to Mayor Sylvester Turner. But countless others in the political world know Wade as a force to be reckoned with. Keith Wade is by far one of the top political consultants in the State of Texas. His client list is breathtaking. And his reputation is impeccable. He is respected and revered by Republicans and Democrats alike.
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So, as it relates to Keith Wade I didn’t go too far back. However, just to show you the connection between Kieth Wade and Commissioner Rodney Ellis, all you need to know is that Keith Wade works as a consultant. And he’s available to Commissioner Rodney Ellis with one phone call.
Back on 5/30/2016, Keith Wade was paid $3,000.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 5/25/2016, Keith Wade was paid another $3,000.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 5/03/2016, Keith Wade was paid another $3,000.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 4/30/2016, Keith Wade was paid another $3,000.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure.
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Back on 5/30/2016, Keith Wade was paid $3,000.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 5/25/2016, Keith Wade was paid another $3,000.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 5/03/2016, Keith Wade was paid another $3,000.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure.
Back on 4/30/2016, Keith Wade was paid another $3,000.00 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure.
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Grant Martin has been a major player in the political arena for many years. You can search the world over, and not find a more respected and revered branding expert. Grant Martin Campaigns has carved out a unique niche for themselves in Harris County, Texas and beyond.
FAMILIAR WITH GRANT MARTIN?
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Back on 2/19/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $58,995.73 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expenditure. On the very next day, 2/20/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $23,312.33 by Jolanda Jones’ Campaign for and advertising expense related to campaign a mailer.
Back on 2/10/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $53,824.48 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as an advertising expense for Design, Production, and Distribution of his campaign mailer. Then Commissioner Rodney Ellis turned right back around on 2/10/2020, paid $53,824.48 to Grant Martin Campaigns for the same service, that was categorized as an advertising expense for Design, Production, and Distribution of his campaign mailer. Yes, that’s the same amount of $53,824.48 sent that was paid to Grant Martin Campaigns on the same day.
Back on 2/07/2020, Grant Martin Campaign was paid $36,557.72 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expense related to Mail and Yard Signs.
Back on 1/23/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $36,557.72 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a consulting expense related to Mail and Yard Signs. On this same day, 1/23/2020, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $6,102.70 by Jolanda Jones for what was categorized as an advertising expense for printing, research, and mailing.
Back on 12/31/2019, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $21.886.19 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a printing expense related to Campaign Signs, banners, cards, and other stuff.
Back on 2/5/2018, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $19,967.04 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a printing expense for a New Year’s Card.
Back on 4/30/2018, Grant Martin Campaigns was paid $4,325.97 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis for what was categorized as a printing expense for a Fundraising Invitation.
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If you've never heard the name Gerald Womack before -- then I don't know what to tell you. He is a respected and revered businessman. Most people know him as a real estate broker. But others in the political world know him as the money-man.
A FEW OF JOLANDA’S DONORS
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Back on 12/31/2019, Deandre Sam donated $300.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary. And on 2/25/2020, Deandre Sam donated another $1,000.00 to Jolanda “Jo” Jones.
Back on 12/30/2019, Gerald Womack donated $1,000.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Back on 12/28/2019, Roberts Markland LLP donated $2,500.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Back on 12/20/2019, Emma Bullock donated $2,500.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Back on 12/20/2019, Courtney Busby donated $2,500.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Back on 12/18/2019, James Douglas donated $500.00 to Jolanda Jones to assist her in her quest to defeat Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris Bennett, in the 2020 Democratic primary.
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We have not forgotten about that Priceless Art Commissioner Rodney Ellis...
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Where's the paperwork for that priceless artwork Commissioner Rodney Ellis? You know, the “PRICELESS AFRICAN ART” that they still can’t find the paperwork for – stop playing! “This woman, Candice Matthews came on to our show dragging Ellis through the mud man,” explains the “5 Star General.” According to him, Dr. Candice Matthews is the one who claimed to have information that Commissioner Rodney Ellis was smuggling diamonds in the artwork,” he says. Yep, that claim was made right on Facebook -- I heard it myself.
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THE 'PRICELESS' AFRICAN ART HAS NO PAPER TRAIL
Commissioner Ellis is really smart. But just how smart is he? Well, that depends on who you ask. And he’s surrounded himself with some really smart people too. Right? How smart are they? Well, apparently not too smart if you ask me. Why? Well, back when Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ spokesperson, Maureen Haver was initially asked by KPRC 2 about the “PRICELESS AFRICAN ART,” she said, “We currently are warehousing an African art collection that we have an agreement with that was approved by Commissioners Court, a couple of years ago,” according to published reports. As it turns out, that was only partially true. The agreement she was alluding to was related to 14 pieces of African Art in county buildings – not the hundreds of pieces found in the county shed – with no paperwork. Remember former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett? Well, he’s currently working as a KPRC 2 political analyst, among other things. According to him, the aforementioned agreement was signed back in 2018. But according to Emmett, the agreement did not reflect what was going on inside the shed. Emmett was also quoted in the report as saying, "A lot of money got spent on a building, clearly to make it so that it could be used to store this art collection." And he went on to say, "The art collection doesn't belong to the county. The art collection wasn't even on loan to the county," explained Emmett. Also, don’t forget that Ellis’ staff did not provide receipts detailing how much money was spent to create the storage space, according to what I read in the KPRC 2 report.
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Gerry Wayne Monroe is a lifelong resident of the City of Houston. He was born and raised in 3rd Ward Texas and is a 1986 Graduate of Jack Yates Sr. High School. Monroe is also a member of the 1985 Yates Championship Football team. After a chance meeting, he had with Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Report, Wayne Delcefino, a few years ago, Gerry Wayne Monroe started Monroe Consultations. The firm specializes in Education advocacy and political consulting. For the past 8 years, Monroe has had 195 assignments and has solved every issue that he touched -- that's a helluva track-record my friends. "My specialty is holding elected officials accountable," says the man who is affectionately known as the "5 STAR GENERAL" on his nightly podcast, titled "THE WAR ZONE" that airs at 7:00PM nightly on Facebook. At the current moment, Gerry Monroe is furthering his education and is a student at Central Texas College. Get this, his major is Criminal Justice. Through his work, he's helped thousands of kids and community members regain the hope that they lost. And is instilling courage in the hearts of those who love him, and fear into the hearts of his foes.
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Demetra Kaye is a Public Relations Professional who helps people develop their message and teaches them how to deliver it to their audience of their choosing. She has worked with people ranging from political candidates to entertainers throughout her storied career. While she doesn't go by "THE NUBIAN QUEEN" while appearing as a co-host on "THE WAR ZONE" which airs at 7:00PM nightly on Facebook -- I'm hopefully optimistic that she will in the very near future. Demetra is also the host of "The Demetra Kaye Show" on Facebook and "Demetra Kaye" on YouTube. On and off social media, it is always her goal to promote Black Love, Knowledge, and Understanding of all things that go on in the Black community to make us EVEN better as a people. She holds a BA in Communication and an MBA in Public Relations.
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MJ "Mary Hegar" is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for the United States Senate as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Royce West. In case you don't know, MJ Hegar received 412,897 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
State Sen. Royce West is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for the United States Senate as the "RUNNER-UP" against MJ Hegar. In case you don't know, State Sen. Royce West received 269,027 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Sima Lajervardian is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for United States Representative, District 2 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Elisa Cardnell. In case you don't know, Sima Ladjevardian received 26,410 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Elisa Cardnell is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for United States Representative, District 2 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Sima Ladjevardian. In case you don't know, Elisa Cardnell received 17,210 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Michael Siegel is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for United States Representative, District 10 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Pritesh Gandhi. In case you don't know, Michael Siegel received 35.450 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Pritesh Gandhi is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for United States Representative, District 10 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Michael Siegel. In case you don't know, Pritesh Gandhi received 26,683 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Chrysta Castañeda is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Texas Railroad Commissioner as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Roberto Alonzo. In case you don't know, Chrysta Castañeda received 592,770 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Roberto Alonzo is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Texas Railroad Commissioner as the "RUNNER-UP" against Chrysta Castañeda. In case you don't know, Roberto Alonzo received 503,666 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Michelle Palmer is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Member, State Board of Education, District 6 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Kimberly R. McLeod. In case you don't know, Michelle Palmer received 51,778 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Kimberly R. McLeod is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Member, State Board of Education, District 6 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Michelle Palmer. In case you don't know, Kimberly R. McLeod received 38,297 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Akilah Bacy is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for State Representative, District 138 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Jenifer Renee Pool. In case you don't know, Akilah Bacy received 4,387 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Jenifer Renee Pool is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for State Representative, District 138 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Akilah Bacy. In case you don't know, Jenifer Renee Pool received 2,751 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
State Rep. Harold Dutton is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for State Representative, District 142 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Jerry Davis. In case you don't know, State Rep. Harold Dutton received 5,723 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Jerry Davis is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for State Representative, District 142 as the "RUNNER-UP" against State Rep. Dutton. In case you don't know, Jerry Davis received 3,199 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
State Rep. Anna Eastman is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for State Representative, District 148 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Penny Morales Shaw. In case you don't know, State Rep. Anna Eastman received 6,159 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Penny Morales-Shaw is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for State Representative, District 148 as the "RUNNER-UP" against State Rep. Anna Eastman. In case you don't know, Penny Morales-Shaw received 3,269 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Tamika Craft is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Justice 14th Court of Appeals, Place 7 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Cheri Thomas. In case you don't know, Tamika Craft received 137,360 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Cheri Thomas is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 7 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Tamika Craft. In case you don't know, Cheri Thomas received 86,821 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Cheryl Elliott-Thornton is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Judge, 164th Civil District Court as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas. In case you don't know, Cheryl Elliott-Thornton received 102,777 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Judge, 164th Civil District Court as the "RUNNER-UP" against Cheryl Elliott-Thornton. In case you don't know, Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas received 82,345 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Te'iva Bell is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Judge, 339th Criminal District Court as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Candance White. In case you don't know, Te'iva Bell received 108,764 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Candance White is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Judge, 339th Criminal District Court as the "RUNNER-UP" against Te'iva Bell. In case you don't know, Candance White received 89,286 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Texas Secretary of State.
Diana Alexander is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Michael Moore. In case you don't know, Diana Alexander received 16,472 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
Michael Moore is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Diana Alexander. In case you don't know, Michael Moore received 16,092 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
Israel Garcia is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Roel Garcia. In case you don't know, Israel Garcia received 26,701 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
Roel Garcia is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Israel Garcia. In case you don't know, Roel Garcia received 16,933 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
Lieutenant Jerry Garcia is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Harris County Constable Precinct 2 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Constable Chris Diaz. In case you don't know, Lieutenant Jerry Garcia received 5,766 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
Constable Chris Diaz is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Harris County Constable Precinct 2 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Lieutenant Jerry Garcia. In case you don't know, Constable Chris Diaz received 5,122 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
Constable Sherman Eagleton is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Harris County Constable Precinct 3 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against former Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ken Jones. In case you don't know, Constable Sherman Eagleton received 10,008 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
Former Constable Ken Jones is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Harris County Constable Precinct 3 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Constable Sherman Eagleton. In case you don't know, Ken Jones received 3,391 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk. However, in a recent turn of events, Eric Reed, Deborah Florus, and Michel (Poppy) Pappillion have all decided to throw their support behind Ken Jones. This could make the runoff showdown between Constable Sherman Eagleton and former Precinct 3 Constable Ken Jones one of the most intriguing races on the entire May 26th Democratic runoff ballot. Why? Well, at first glance it would appear that Constable Sherman Eagleton is the clear, and decisive "FRONT-RUNNER" heading into the runoff showdown. However, when you take into account that Eric Reed received 1,810 votes for 8.58% of the vote; Deborah Florus received 3,279 votes for 15.54% of the vote; Michael (Poppy) Pappillion received 913 votes for 4.33% of the vote, and Ken Jones himself received 3,391 votes for 16.07% of the vote, it isn't difficult to see that the "RUNOFF SHOWDOWN" between Constable Eagleton and Ken Jones won't be as lopsided as their Democratic Primary was back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Another key factor to pay close attention to is the fact that only 23,896 votes were cast back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the race for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3. Why is this significant? Well, according to the Harris County Clerk's Office, there are 197,063 registered voters in Precinct 3 who could potentially turn out on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. So both Constable Sherman Eagleton (the current Constable for Precinct 3) and Ken Jones (the former Constable for Precinct 3) will both have their work cut out for them between now and the start of the "EARLY VOTING PERIOD" which begins on Monday, July 6, 2020, and ends on Friday, July 10, 2020, in Harris County, Texas.
Randal Newman is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 as the "FRONT-RUNNER" against Mark Alan Harrison. In case you don't know, Randal Newman received 23,525 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
Mark Alan Harrison is heading into the Tuesday, July 14, 2020, runoff election in the race for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 as the "RUNNER-UP" against Randal Newman. In case you don't know, Mark Alan Harrison received 18,560 votes back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Primary, according to the "Unofficial" election returns published by the Harris County Clerk.
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