There needs to be a thread on this since they meet every 2 weeks and has taken an interesting turn over the past several years.
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Last: 9 mo ago by TJaggie14
Coming into an election season, and the court has already completely changed the precincts several months ago, which diminished the unincorporated conservative precincts and flipped 3 and 4, which has a large ripple impact for the commissioners to fundraise as they are now in a physically different location.
https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/government/2021/11/09/harris-county-outlines-next-steps-in-redistricting-transition-process/
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2021/11/16/413597/republican-harris-county-leaders-sue-over-new-precinct-maps-they-say-benefit-democrats/
Interesting as I didn't realize voters would be disenfranchised by not voting for their commissioner for 4 years.
This will be ongoing for awhile.
And since this post covers voting, County Judge Lina Hidalgo is under fire for an improper contract. This is old news in the Tine, but hit national news this week.
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/09/09/judge-lina-hidalgo-to-cancel-11m-controversial-vaccine-outreach-contract/
https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/government/2021/11/09/harris-county-outlines-next-steps-in-redistricting-transition-process/
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2021/11/16/413597/republican-harris-county-leaders-sue-over-new-precinct-maps-they-say-benefit-democrats/
Interesting as I didn't realize voters would be disenfranchised by not voting for their commissioner for 4 years.
This will be ongoing for awhile.
And since this post covers voting, County Judge Lina Hidalgo is under fire for an improper contract. This is old news in the Tine, but hit national news this week.
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/09/09/judge-lina-hidalgo-to-cancel-11m-controversial-vaccine-outreach-contract/
Good, trying to crackdown on fraudulent paper plate car tags
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5359482&GUID=415ECDA4-3E45-419E-A580-456E17E25CE7
Majority of paper tags are fraudulent, which of course we know. And county losing out on billions in revenue.
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5359482&GUID=415ECDA4-3E45-419E-A580-456E17E25CE7
Majority of paper tags are fraudulent, which of course we know. And county losing out on billions in revenue.
Let's de-gay this thread
Here you go, life sized statue of George Floyd donation
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5358062&GUID=0D70BE9C-1E62-4762-8730-5AD9D9418713
I didn't hear if this was approved. I'm guessing yes.
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5358062&GUID=0D70BE9C-1E62-4762-8730-5AD9D9418713
I didn't hear if this was approved. I'm guessing yes.
It's proposed for Tom Bass Park, so whatever.
What a load of horsesh__ that propaganda is
The "nonintimidating facial expression" is my favorite part.
Looks more like z-ro than Floyd.
what is he supposed to be doing? playing the piano?
The pdf proposal at Alaskan's link says he's supposed to be seated at a picnic table. Maybe he's rolling bones.
Think he knew how to play 42?
So 100 years from now when people are upset about something new, researching everyone who has a statue, and see George Floyd's colorful history are they going to tear it down?
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AlaskanAg99 said:
Good, trying to crackdown on fraudulent paper plate car tags
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5359482&GUID=415ECDA4-3E45-419E-A580-456E17E25CE7
Majority of paper tags are fraudulent, which of course we know. And county losing out on billions in revenue.
This sh** truly is out of control. I noticed it ramp up big time since the start of the pandemic.
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Sea Speed said:
what is he supposed to be doing? playing the piano?
Filling up dope baggies to poison his community. It became his hobby once he realized robbing pregnant women at gunpoint was a dead end career.
I wonder what kind of shot we have in getting these precinct redraws thrown out.
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It's in the courts, as ****ty as it is, it's probably legal as the rules are fairly gray intentionally. The screw to it was flipping Pcts 3 &4. That was extremely dirty.
yeah, my wife is actually sad that Cagle won't be our commissioner any more. His park initiative has made her a fan.AlaskanAg99 said:
It's in the courts, as ****ty as it is, it's probably legal as the rules are fairly gray intentionally. The screw to it was flipping Pcts 3 &4. That was extremely dirty.
Of course, that's exactly why they did what they did.
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I'm not a BMXbandit, but I think partisan gerrymandering is generally held up. And Lina made public comments to color it as partisan gerrymandering.
Would have been OK (if ****ty) but flipping 2 pcts I think gives them an edge on the argument. There was no reason to do so.
I need to follow up and see what happened yesterday, but someone was paying attention:
https://texags.com/forums/38/topics/3263843
Re: dropping criminal history questions to potential hires.
https://texags.com/forums/38/topics/3263843
Re: dropping criminal history questions to potential hires.
From the politics board:
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2022/01/07/416818/texas-supreme-court-denies-a-republican-challenge-to-harris-countys-redistricting-plan/
Jerry mandering challenge died.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2022/01/07/416818/texas-supreme-court-denies-a-republican-challenge-to-harris-countys-redistricting-plan/
Jerry mandering challenge died.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/son-of-texas-woman-stabbed-to-death-by-man-arrested-67-times-and-out-on-bail-urges-change-no-accountability
More on the bail reform absolute failure. We know this is a problem but more in the national news.
More on the bail reform absolute failure. We know this is a problem but more in the national news.
Dont know if it passed, but one of the agenda items yesterday was to enter into a $40MM contract with Angel Staffing out of SA to provide trained nurses, etc. to the county due to the shortage.
.....that they created with their stupid ass covid garbage
.....that they created with their stupid ass covid garbage
Yesterday's video: https://harriscountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/153480
Raddack starts blasting the D members around 3:19.
Raddack starts blasting the D members around 3:19.
Cagle bashing Ellis over homeless funding for following the footsteps of LA and King County.
4:05-ish. More on the 'housing first' plan, which has failed everywhere.
4:05-ish. More on the 'housing first' plan, which has failed everywhere.
Ramsey questioning county COVID protocols for "Safe Reopening".
His point is that natural immunity is at least equal to the vaccines, per the CDC. In relation to county employees who have had COVID not needing to be vaccinated if they've had prior infection.
4:08-ish
His point is that natural immunity is at least equal to the vaccines, per the CDC. In relation to county employees who have had COVID not needing to be vaccinated if they've had prior infection.
4:08-ish
Ramsey pumping A&M from his stadium visit with 109,xxx other fans from last football season.
4:20-ish
4:20-ish
Harris County Commissioners all receive donations from vendors that receive no-bid contracts. In other news, water is wet
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2022/harris-county-commissioner-contributions/
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2022/harris-county-commissioner-contributions/
Today's court:
https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos
May be some hot items that I referenced in other threads.
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5448018&GUID=61DE9BBB-99AF-472B-B9A7-42F733DEA871
"Discussing decorum of Commissioner Court Members..."
Court is today:
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5446551&GUID=4815F613-03C7-4595-A3C7-B91EF5ED5891
https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos
May be some hot items that I referenced in other threads.
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5448018&GUID=61DE9BBB-99AF-472B-B9A7-42F733DEA871
"Discussing decorum of Commissioner Court Members..."
Court is today:
https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5446551&GUID=4815F613-03C7-4595-A3C7-B91EF5ED5891
Discussing bail bonds
Voting for resolution blames crime on bail bondsmen not collecting high enough fees and urges minimum 10% fee be charged.
Ellis says you cannot blame the judges. Wants the legislature to eliminate bail altogether like NJ.
Cagle says opposes the resolution because lets the judges off the hook. The system is broken because there's no forfeiture. System will be fixed when the judges start forfeiting instead of revoking bonds.
Voting for resolution blames crime on bail bondsmen not collecting high enough fees and urges minimum 10% fee be charged.
Ellis says you cannot blame the judges. Wants the legislature to eliminate bail altogether like NJ.
Cagle says opposes the resolution because lets the judges off the hook. The system is broken because there's no forfeiture. System will be fixed when the judges start forfeiting instead of revoking bonds.
They're also discussing the budget:
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/02/07/watch-live-hidalgo-garcia-propose-increased-funding-to-fight-violent-crime-improve-jails-criminal-justice-system/
Commissioner Jack Cagle took issue with the budget proposal, saying county leaders got proposals from the law enforcement community about what they desire.
"The judge is substituting her list of priorities as far as what she thinks they should have in terms of addressing the problems that we've having with rising crime here in Harris County," said Cagle, who's proposing a different budget.
The judge did not specifically name names on Monday afternoon but said the alternative being proposed by two colleagues includes "draconian cuts" and cannot be considered a serious proposal.
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/02/07/watch-live-hidalgo-garcia-propose-increased-funding-to-fight-violent-crime-improve-jails-criminal-justice-system/
Commissioner Jack Cagle took issue with the budget proposal, saying county leaders got proposals from the law enforcement community about what they desire.
"The judge is substituting her list of priorities as far as what she thinks they should have in terms of addressing the problems that we've having with rising crime here in Harris County," said Cagle, who's proposing a different budget.
The judge did not specifically name names on Monday afternoon but said the alternative being proposed by two colleagues includes "draconian cuts" and cannot be considered a serious proposal.
Cagle sticking it to them for blaming bondsmen vs the judges.Mr. AGSPRT04 said:
Discussing bail bonds
Voting for resolution blames crime on bail bondsmen not collecting high enough fees and urges minimum 10% fee be charged.
Ellis says you cannot blame the judges. Wants the legislature to eliminate bail altogether like NJ.
Lina busy instagraming
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