Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson (above standing in front of a smiling Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg) with Feldon Bonner II and his wife Rita Bonner has some very powerful friends all across Harris County, Texas. She also has some very powerful allies at the city of Houston who are turning a blind eye to her wrongdoing. Make no mistake about it – Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson is a lot more powerful than most folks realize right about now. Did you even know that Tarsha Jackson served on the transition teams of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg? Well, now you know! But that doesn’t make Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson any better than businesswoman Michelle Bonton. Nope!!! The same law, Sec. 43.130 of the Texas Local Government Code should apply to “POLITICAL INSIDERS” just like it was applied to a “POLITICAL OUTSIDER” and local businesswoman Michelle Bonton back in 2019. Look there’s really no way around it, Sec. 43.130 of the Texas Local Government Code is pretty clear and says, “A resident of an area annexed for limited purposes is not eligible to be a candidate for or to be elected to a municipal office.” So, don’t forget, we’re not talking about a breach of a city ordinance here – we’re talking about the breach of a Texas Local Government Code. So someone must be held to account for this blatant disregard for Texas law. And with that said, get this – as I’m publishing this report, (TOP) Texas Organizing Project has a special page published on their website highlighting the hard work they put in to get Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson elected as the Houston City Council District B Council Member back on Saturday, December 12, 2020. And according to their website, for 24 days, TOP PAC’s program canvassed, texted, and phoned District B voters to talk to them about their priorities for their district, and the commitment and experience Jackson would bring to Houston City Council. According to their own account, heading into Election Day, their program to get Tarsha Jackson elected included (TOP) Texas Organizing Project operatives making more than 25,000 knocks on doors, 93,000 phone calls, and 82,000 text messages. Are you getting the picture? Can you now understand why these local Democrats are afraid to kick Council Member Tarsha Jackson’s butt out of the Houston City Council District B position – even though she broke the law to obtain the District B seat? If Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson is removed, there could be some serious retribution headed toward the person or persons behind her removal – right? How do I know? Well, The Texas Organizing Project PAC (TOP PAC) is the political arm of the Texas Organizing Project (TOP). In case you don’t already know, TOP PAC ran the largest voter turnout program in the state in the 2020 general election that specifically targeted infrequent and low-income voters of color according to their website.
Ties to D.A. Kim Ogg and Mayor Sylvester Turner Does Not Make Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson above the Law in Texas
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
Shouldn’t the law be applied equally to everyone? Shouldn’t all Americans have the same protections and rights under our constitution? And in case you’re wondering, I totally agreed with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg when she said, “Our democracy depends on keeping our elected officials safe from coercion and our elections free from illegal manipulation.” But I disagree with our D.A. when it comes to how the D.A.’s office decides to prosecute cases.
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Tarsha Jackson served on Harris County District Attorney Kim Oggs Transition team. The Texas Organizing Project PAC (TOP PAC) is the political arm of the Texas Organizing Project (TOP). In case you don’t already know, TOP PAC ran the largest voter turnout program in the state in the 2020 general election that specifically targeted infrequent and low-income voters of color according to their website.
DO THE RIGHT THING KIM
In case you don’t remember, District Attorney Kim Ogg recently said out of her own mouth that, when the line is crossed from dirty politics to criminal activity those responsible should pay the price. But it is becoming clearer everyday that Kim Ogg’s application of the law may not apply to her friends and supporters – especially people like newly elected Council Member Tarsha Jackson. Did you even know that, Tarsha Jackson served on the transition teams of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg? I’ll bet you didn’t know that – did you? I’d also bet that you didn’t know that back in 2016, when Tarsha Jackson served as the Harris County director of (TOP) Texas Organizing Project, this powerful organization endorsed Kim Ogg in the race for Harris County District Attorney and is largely responsible for helping Kim Ogg win the 2016 race for Harris County District Attorney over former Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson. Did you know that?
ARE THERE TWO SETS OF LAWS?
Am I missing something? Do we have two sets of laws on the books in Texas? Do we have one set of laws that apply to “POLITICAL INSIDERS” like Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson, and another set of laws that apply to “POLITICAL OUTSIDERS” like local businesswoman Michelle Bonton? Before you answer that question, you need to know that Tarsha Jackson and Michelle Bonton were sitting in pretty much the same identical position back during the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, citywide general election – they were both “INELIGIBLE” to run for a municipal position based on where they lived. However, the powers-that-be only decided to strip Michelle Bonton of her chance to become a Houston City Council based on Sec. 43.130 of the Texas Local Government Code.
TURNING A BLIND-EYE
In the case of Tarsha Jackson a blind eye seems to be being turned to her wrongdoing. Wonder why? Well, like I said, Tarsha Jackson having served as the Harris County director of (TOP) Texas Organizing Project has some very powerful friends throughout Harris County, Texas. Remember, Tarsha Jackson, before running for the Houston City Council District B position served on the transition teams for Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg a few years ago. So, can you now kind of see why all of the other local elected officials and Black community leaders and activists are simply sitting by and not saying too much about Tarsha Jackson breaking the law?
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION
What do you think the powers-that-be are thinking right now? Don’t worry – I’m going to tell you!!! Listen up – because the City of Houston Attorney Arturo G. Michel was appointed by Mayor Sylvester Turner (a Democrat), and the Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg (a Democrat), are in siting in key positions and have the ability to sweep Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson’s transgression of Sec. 43.130 of the Texas Government Code under the rug – I guess the powers-that-be are feeling pretty powerful right about now! However, Sec. 43.130 of the Texas Local Government Code is pretty clear and says, “A resident of an area annexed for limited purposes is not eligible to be a candidate for or to be elected to a municipal office.” So, to put this in simple terms, Tarsha Jackson needs to do the right thing and step down as the Houston City Council District B council person. Why? Well, she’s not “ELIGIBLE” to serve as the District B Council Member – that’s why!!! All a person who lives at the address where she lives can do whereas Houston City Council District B is concerned is vote – NOT RUN FOR OFFICE!!!
The Texas Organizing Project PAC (TOP PAC) is the political arm of the Texas Organizing Project (TOP). In case you don’t already know, TOP PAC ran the largest voter turnout program in the state in the 2020 general election that specifically targeted infrequent and low-income voters of color according to their website.
TOP powers Tarsha Jackson to victory in Houston City Council District B runoff
The Texas Organizing Project (TOP) on December 12, 2020, congratulated Tarsha Jackson on her resounding victory in the long-awaited Houston City Council District B runoff. Jackson, the former community organizer turned won with an unapologetically progressive campaign focused on addressing the critical needs of District B, from neighborhood infrastructure improvements, to comprehensive economic relief for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, to bold local justice reforms aimed at ending mass incarceration.
“Tarsha’s tenacity and vision for a responsive city government built on lifting up the working families that fuel Houston’s economic engine paved the way for her win,” said Brianna Brown, TOP Deputy Director. “TOP is proud to have played a role in delivering this crucial runoff victory for Tarsha, and we are absolutely thrilled at the prospects of her being a powerful voice for the people at City Hall, a policymaker not afraid to ruffle the feathers of the status quo and win the changes our Black and Latino communities deserve.”
After being on hold since late 2019, the runoff portion of the District B election finally came to a close Saturday, giving District B residents the opportunity to have their voices heard, electing Tarsha Jackson to represent them at City Hall. Earning TOP’s endorsement last year, the community organizing group’s robust get-out-the-vote effort proved vital in the last few weeks of the race, helping garner Jackson’s margin of victory.
For 24 days, TOP PAC’s program canvassed, texted, and phoned District B voters to talk to them about their priorities for their district, and the commitment and experience Jackson would bring to Houston City Council. Heading into Election Day, the program made more than 25,000 knocks on doors, 93,000 phone calls, and 82,000 text messages.
“At a time when many in my neighborhood and others across our city are feeling slighted and let down by our municipal leaders over the lack of meaningful action taken to help those struggling to make ends meet during this pandemic, Tarsha’s win is a breath of fresh air,” said Rosie McCutcheon, a TOP member and District B resident who supported Jackson. “Whether it’s at City Hall’s dais or at our doorstep, she’s ready to push her progressive vision for a stronger, more equitable Houston where all can live with dignity and thrive.”
Jackson is now the first former TOP staff person to win elected office. The Texas Organizing Project PAC (TOP PAC) is the political arm of the Texas Organizing Project (TOP). TOP PAC ran the largest voter turnout program in the state in the 2020 general election that specifically targeted infrequent and low-income voters of color.
TOP IS A REAL FORCE
Right now, as I’m publishing this report, (TOP) Texas Organizing Project has a special page published on their website highlighting the work they put in to get Councilwoman Tarsha Jackson elected as the Houston City Council District B Council Member. According to their website, for 24 days, TOP PAC’s program canvassed, texted, and phoned District B voters to talk to them about their priorities for their district, and the commitment and experience Jackson would bring to Houston City Council. Heading into Election Day, the program made more than 25,000 knocks on doors, 93,000 phone calls, and 82,000 text messages. Here’s the information that (TOP) Texas Organizing Project has published on their web page.
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THE BRAINS
I’m the President/CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper©. In case you don’t know, I have 30-years of experience in marketing, branding, investigative reporting, public relations, opposition research, and political consulting. I’ve assisted in branding Republican and Democratic candidates in statewide elections and local municipalities throughout the State of Texas. Over the years, I’ve also assisted in branding and marketing (through my various publications) such corporations and institutions as Shell Oil, The City of Houston, Texas A&M University, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Chevron, Waste Management, Nationwide Insurance, Momentum Jaguar/BMW, Channel 11, Channel 13, State Farm Insurance, and Allstate Insurance to name a few.
EXPERIENCED REPORTER
I would have you to know that not everyone who has been accused of a crime or enters a guilty plea in connection with a crime is guilty of the crime they're accused of committing. Neither is everyone who goes to trial to fight charges that are leveled against them and get's convicted are guilty. Look, over the years, some very bad things have happened to people of color in our criminal justice system. So to this end, please understand, that during my career, I’ve gone into the Harris County Jail and Texas prisons on numerous occasions (on secret assignments) working in conjunction with the owner of one of the largest locally owned private security, and investigations firms. The man who was funding my investigations back then (who mysteriously died) also was the godfather of one of my sons, and the backer of one of my publications. That being said, I can straight-faced assure you that I’ve seen some of the injustices that are occurring in the Texas penal system up close and personal. While on the inside, I interviewed (face-to-face) some of the hardest criminals you can imagine for my research. I also discovered first-hand that many of the people who should be locked up are walking around free, and not all of those who are locked behind bars are guilty of the crimes that they, in some cases pleaded guilty to – for whatever reason. So, let me assure you that I know a criminal when I see one. And we have a handful of local elected officials who are straight-criminals and must be stopped!!!
PEOPLE OVER POLITICS
Based on my direct observations over the years, I can attest to the fact that our current criminal justice system is more about “HAVE’S AND HAVE NOT’S” to a greater degree than most people realize. That being said, sure, in some cases, the skin color of the person being accused of a crime plays a role in who gets indicted and eventually convicted of crimes and those who go free. However, at the end of the day, from observing the system from the inside, and out; having money, good legal representation and access to influential people are unfortunately key determining factors when it comes to who will spend the rest of their life walking around with an “X” on their back and who doesn’t. So, to this end, we must endeavor to change our criminal justice system and political landscape by “TAKING POLITICS OUT” of the way our judges are selected in the Lone Star State – that’s very important to me!
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