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“I’m humbled and grateful for your continued support. If you were not afforded the opportunity to cast your ballot early, please don’t forget to do so on Election Day.” — Judge Fredericka Phillips

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

ATTENTION ALL DEMOCRATS:

“Thank you for allowing me to serve you as Judge of the 125th District Court. I want to remind all Democrats to come out and vote this Tuesday March 3rd for the next president of the United States and for all our local candidates. From the Whitehouse to the courthouse, your vote is your voice! Please vote to re-elect Judge Kyle Carter and remember to vote in every race on the ballot for the leaders that will make Houston, Harris County, Texas the best place to live, work, go to school, and raise a family.” - Judge Kyle Carter

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 DEMOCRATIC PARTY CANDIDATES YOU SHOULD GET TO KNOW! AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS© — Democratic voters across America must make sure that they make their vote count! Democrats must nominate the Presidential candidate who has what it takes to defeat President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 -- if they truly want him out of office. The Presidential candidate who wins the nomination must then select a "DULY-QUALIFIED" running mate who will excite the Democratic base -- perhaps an African American or Latina woman in particular. Simultaneously, Democrats in Harris County, Texas must not rely on emotions, but rather look at what has driven their recent successes over the past few election cycles. And I'm not trying to play "IDENTITY POLITICS" here. In my professional opinion, not getting the Harris County Democratic Party field of nominees set properly could be catastrophic for the Harris County Democratic Party if they don't cast their ballots in a way that lends itself to helping some of their "DULY-QUALIFIED" African American and Latina women to make it through the nomination process. I can assure you that folks in the African American and Hispanic communities are paying very close attention to certain races. Especially the races involving, Judge Staci Williams, Judge George Powell, Jerome Moore, Attorney Jeralynn Manor, Judge Nikita Harmon, Attorney Dawn Deshea Rogers, Attorney Audia Jones, Judge Lesley Briones, Judge Julia Maldonado, Nyanza Davis Moore, Melissa Wilson, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Tamika Craft, Melissa Morris, State Rep. Alma Allen, Akila Bacy, Angeanette Thibodeaux, State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, State Rep. Shawn Thierry, Aurelia Wagner, Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Brittanye Morris, Te'iva Bell, Ann Harris Bennett, Erica Davis, Wanda Adams, Melanie Miles Flowers, Verlinda J. Higgins, LaShelle Scott, and Edna Griggs. And to this end, please don't forget that a house divided cannot stand! America is our home, and we must pray for our elected officials and do our very best to elect "DULYQUALIFIED" candidates who respect, appreciate and value our vote, prayers and support.

And may God continue to bless America as His plan for our great nation continues to unfold.

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Attorney Audia Jones is endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders on Tuesday!

In case you haven’t heard, Audia Jones has been endorse by our non-partisan “READER BOARD” in the race for Harris County District Attorney. Mrs. Jones has also been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders over (incumbent) Kim Ogg, Carvana Cloud, and Todd Overstreet in the “SUPER TUESDAY” showdown in Harris County, Texas. Please don’t forget that the polls will open at 7:00am and close at 7:00pm on Election Day! Let’s GO!!!

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MEET JUDGE R.K. SANDILL

About Judge Sandill

Judge Ravi K. Sandill is a Texan, husband, dad and cancer survivor, who is running to continue serving the people of Harris County on the 127th District Court. Ravi grew up on military bases throughout Texas, attended college in Austin, and graduated from law school in Houston. He has served as Judge of the 127th since 2009 and is the first ever district court judge in Texas of South Asian descent.

Grounded in Service

Judge Sandill is from a military family and learned the value of service at a young age. His father, Retired Lt. Col. Brij Sandill, served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force for a combined 28 years. Ravi spent most of his childhood at Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas and Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, later moving with his family to Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, England. Following high school in England, Ravi attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained a degree in government and served as a summer intern for President Bill Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisors.

Judge Sandill went on to earn his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was an active participant in the law school’s moot court team and an editor on the Houston Journal of International Law.

Private and Public Sector Experience

After graduating law school, Judge Sandill worked as a briefing attorney for Murry Cohen, Senior Justice on Texas’s First District Court of Appeals. He then went into private practice in Houston, where he focused on commercial, appellate, and trade secret litigation for a number of years.

Ravi first ran for judge in 2008, defeating a 28-year incumbent to become judge of the 127th. Since 2009, Judge Sandill has presided over more than 225 civil trials and has

adjudicated over 15,000 matters. He consistently receives high ratings among lawyers in Harris County and was easily reelected to a third term as judge in November 2016. Judge Sandill is committed to streamlining access to the courthouse and has implemented a number of cost and time saving measures to better serve the people of Harris County.

Overcoming Adversity

As a young attorney and just two months before he was to marry his law school classmate, Ravi was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a cancer of the blood cells. He got married while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, but the cancer returned just six months later, requiring Ravi to undergo a stem-cell transplant at age 27. Ravi has been cancer free for over fourteen years and is forever grateful to the doctors and nurses who treated him and to his wife, Kelly, who supported him along the way. Although his illness left him unable to have biological children, Ravi did not let that stop him from becoming a father. In 2006, he and Kelly adopted their son, Asher, who is the greatest blessing of their lives.

serves on the Board of Directors of the American Leadership Forum (Houston), is an Alexis de Toqueville member of the United Way, and has served as a Board Trustee for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Gulf Coast Chapter. A strong supporter of public education, Ravi is also on the advisory board of iSTEM, an educational program that aims to better prepare students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math, and serves as a volunteer with HISD’s Real Men Read program.

Judge Sandill has been recognized as an Extraordinary Minority by Texas Lawyer magazine and in 2015 was honored to receive the Achievement in Public Service Award from the University of Houston’s Alumni Association. In 2019, Judge Sandill was named Trial Judge of the Year by the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston.

Ravi, his wife Kelly, a partner at the law firm of Hunton AK LLP, and their son Asher live in central Houston, where Asher attends public school.

Giving Back

Judge Sandill is aware of the privilege and honor of serving the public, and he works tirelessly to give back to the legal community and to the people of Harris County. For over 10 years, Ravi served on the Executive Board of the Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to improving the skills, professionalism and ethics of lawyers, and he is a frequent speaker on legal topics throughout Texas and the nation. He is a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, the Houston Bar Foundation, and the Houston Young Lawyers’ Foundation, and serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Houston Law Center’s Alumni Association. He has also co-chaired numerous Houston Bar Association Committees, including the Minority Opportunities in the Law Profession Committee, which received a President’s Award from the State Bar in 2013.

Judge Sandill is also active in his local community. He

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Dear Texans:

Throughout my career, I have worked hard to develop a reputation for being a fair and dedicated judge. I am determined to apply that reputation as a member of the Texas Supreme Court.

So much of the state's most critical business and citizen's interest come before this court. The Texas Supreme Court is the highest court in the State of Texas for civil matters.

Currently, all 9 Justice seats represent a Republican based mindset influencing the functions of business and the lives of people who may not share that particular mindset. For this very reason, I am asking for your support. Please elect me as your experienced, fair and balanced voice in the Texas Supreme Court.

Sincerely,

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Julia Maldonado is the Presiding Judge of the 507th Family District Court in Harris County. Julia was elected to the 507th District Court in the November 2018 election. She is currently the Administrative Judge - Family Law Division of Harris County. Out of the ten family court judges, Julia is the senior judge.

Julia was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico and came to the United States as a young child. Julia was raised in the Heights area and she now calls Houston her hometown!

Julia is a product of Houston ISD public schools, having attended Robert E. Lee Elementary, Cooley Elementary, Hamilton Jr. High and John R. Reagan High School. After graduation from high school, Julia went on to pursue an accounting degree from the University of Houston–Downtown and a law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Prior to being elected in November 2018, Julia was a practicing attorney at the J. Maldonado Law Firm, P.C., which she started in 2008. The J. Maldonado Law Firm, P.C. was a general legal practice firm, representing clients in Texas state and federal courts in the areas of immigration, criminal, family, tax, and probate matters. Prior to establishing her law firm, Julia was a solo practitioner.

Julia has been practicing law for over twenty (20) years and has had the opportunity to appeal several cases in the Texas Court of Appeals, including a case to the Texas Supreme Court.

Prior to Julia becoming an attorney she was an accountant for

over fifteen (15) years and worked in the construction industry.

Julia is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Julia is also a member of The College of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association, the Mexican American Bar Association of Houston and has been a member of the Pasadena Bar Association. During 2013-2014, she was the President for the Mexican American Bar Association and from 2009 to 2011 she served as a Board Member for the Pasadena Bar Association.

Julia is a member of the University Area Rotary Club.

Prior to being elected Judge, Julia was the counsel for the Rotary Firefighter Home Project.

Julia has two adult sons, a daughter-in-law and two grandsons.

Julia participates in many community services, including but not limited to the presentation of continuing legal education seminars, mentorship programs, and the now famous “Cafecito in the 507th– which is a weekly discussion of family-law related issues.

Julia enjoys gardening, construction, bike riding, baseball and loves spending time with her family.

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George and His Wife Carla are Lifelong Democrats

George Goffney, Jr. has dedicated his life and career to energy and law enforcement. Having grown up in the rural community of Dickinson, Texas – just south of the Houston Metroplex – Mr. Goffney, has always exhibited a dedication to and need for a safe and functional community that embraces respect, diversity and ethical practices.

Upon graduating from Dickinson High School, Mr. Goffney attended College of the Mainland while working in the Chemical and Energy Sector. Attaining a degree as a technology operator, he secured employment at Rohm & Haas where he made a successful career as a plant operator and most tenured operator. In the transactional merging of Rohm & Haas with Dow Chemicals, leadership elected to keep Mr. Goffney on as the most tenured Plant Operator/Trainer with 40+ years of experience.

During his time at Rohm & Haas, George continued his education by attending the police academy at College of the Mainland. Having successfully graduated and passing the TCLEOSE exam, Mr. Goffney was commissioned as a certified police officer and joined the Galveston County Sherriff’s Department. Working diligently within the community, in neighborhoods, building relationships with business owners and young people - Mr. Goffney became a community icon having made his presence known in his local community and hometown.

Mr. Goffney is a native Texan and takes great joy in caring for his mother whom resides in Dickinson, Texas. He is the father of seven and grandfather of twelve. He married to City of Houston Fire Fighter Carla West Goffney and they reside in Friendswood, Texas. In their spare time they enjoy travel, spending time with the grandchildren and hosting family events at home.

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Cast Your Ballot for Judge Fredericka Phillips on Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Fredericka Phillips is a mother, judge, and community organizer. She is a native of Beaumont, Texas where she began her early involvement in politics and law through her participation in voter registration drives and canvasses with local civic organizations including the Beaumont Branch of the NAACP. Fredericka attended college at Lamar University Beaumont where she received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice graduating cum laude in 1996. She attended law school in Houston at South Texas College of Law where she was a member of law review. Fredericka received her Juris Doctorate in May 2000 and practiced law in for over 17 years law representing clients across the country in state and federal courts including successfully arguing cases before the US Fifth Circuit and the Texas Supreme Court.

Fredericka’s practice covered all areas of civil litigation from personal injury to complex business litigation to collections. In November 2016, Fredericka was elected judge of the 61st District Court. She began serving as the first African American female judge of the 61st District Court on January 1, 2017. Fredericka has been a frequent speaker at legal education seminars. Fredericka was also recently appointed to oversee the civil seizure & forfeiture docket for all civil courts. Fredericka was also selected to be a member of the Texas Bar Foundation, Fredericka believes in helping others and uses her legal expertise to give back to her community. She has volunteered her time over the years in pro bono activities with the Houston Bar Association, the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program and served as an Election Protection volunteer lawyer for the 2008 and 2012 election cycles protecting all citizens access to the polls and right to vote. As a mother, Fredericka also knows the importance great role models play in helping to shape our future generations. As such, Fredericka has also volunteered her time working with children at DePelchin Children’s Center, building houses for Habitat for Humanity, and raising money for and participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Sisters Network African American Breast Cancer Walk. She also served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for several years. Fredericka is also a frequent speaker at empowerment seminars for women and girls and conferences centering around political engagement.

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Fredericka is active in several political clubs in Harris county. Fredericka served as Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party from 2014 to 2018 and was a member of the Democratic National Committee during that time Judge Fredericka Phillips was voted to be the presiding judge over civil seizure forfeiture case earlier this year and also inducted as a member of the Texas Bar Foundation back in the fall of 2018.

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MIKE BLOOMBERG IS ASKING FOR “OUR” VOTE!

“I know that cities are ultimately made up of two things – people and places – and to be a truly successful city, we need to invest in both. A key to that effort is finding partners who are willing to work hard alongside us, and I’ve found that partner in Mike Bloomberg.”

VOTE TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 – Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, Texas/National Co-Chair for the Bloomberg 2020 Infrastructure Council

PLEASE VOTE DEMOCRAT IN 2020!!!

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Mike Bloomberg’s Greenwood Initiative Could Help Many of Our People Buy Their First Home!

Many Democrats are still undecided about who they believe is best prepared to take on President Donald Trump in the fall. I can totally understand the indesisiveness. However, “SUPER TUESDAY’ is the last day you will be able to make your voice heard. If you live in Harris County, Texas and you are still undecided, please consider casting your vote for Mike Bloomberg. I really like his Greenwood Plan. And I think his plan to provide down-payment assistance to many of our people will go a long way towards helping us to build wealth for ourselves. I appaud Mayor Sylvester Turner for having the boldness to take a stand and endorse Mike Bloomberg in the race for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. And please don’t forget that the polls will open at 7:00am and close at 7:00pm on Election Day!

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Mike Bloomberg on Redlining and His Greenwood Initiative

NEW YORK — Mike Bloomberg has called redlining a disgrace of American history designed to keep Black Americans from gaining wealth. As Mayor, he advocated against predatory lending, and took several actions in the years preceding the mortgage crisis to protect vulnerable New Yorkers from predatory lenders and mortgage foreclosure.

During his time, Mike launched PACE, a $1.35 million initiative to not only combat predatory lending but also provide financial and legal assistance to elderly home homeowners, first-time buyers, fixed-income homeowners, and minority and immigrant homeowners.

As a candidate for president, he has detailed plans for how he will help 1 million more Black families buy a house, and counteract the effects of redlining and the subprime mortgage crisis. His plan will provide down-payment assistance, get millions recognized by credit scoring companies, enforce fair lending laws, reduce foreclosures and evictions, and increase the supply of affordable housing.

Mike’s Greenwood Initiative will address the homeownership gap by creating 1 million more Black homeowners:

His plan will provide down-payment assistance, get millions recognized by credit scoring companies, enforce fair lending laws, reduce foreclosures and evictions, and increase the supply of affordable housing.

Mike will order federally controlled and mandated mortgage guarantors to update their credit-scoring requirements, to insist that scoring models be tested for racial bias, and to encourage the use of alternative models that employ information such as bank account history, rental payments, or mobile-phone payments to assess creditworthiness.

Mike will create a Housing Fairness Commission, funded with an initial $10 billion, to work with municipalities and nonprofits on testing policies aimed at reversing the effects of discrimination and expanding programs that work.

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“Mike Bloomberg is asking for your vote in the race for President of the United States in the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Democratic Primary in Harris County, Texas. I’m asking you in my personal capacity to cast your vote for Mike Bloomberg and other candidates who value our vote, prayers, and support on “SUPER TUESDAY” in Harris County, Texas.” - Aubrey

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It’s time Harris County had a D.A. for all.

Audia was born to her loving parents in a working class community. Her father served as a paratrooper and Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol in Vietnam, followed by a career as an aviation engineer. Her mother was a lifelong educator who taught special needs children for more than thirty years in the public sector. As a woman of color, Audia grew up with a deep appreciation for community and public service while understanding the social and economic issues that plague our society.

Audia attended the University of Rhode Island on a full four-year NCAA College Basketball Scholarship, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. Afterwards, Audia attended Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law where she earned an academic scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Her life of public service took shape as a Summer Law Clerk in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. After earning her law degree, Audia worked as a Counsel Fellow for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. She quickly advanced from the duties of a Fellow to a Congressional Staffer managing the House Judiciary Committee Portfolio for the Congresswoman. In approximately 50 hearings, Audia prepared detailed analysis of key legislation affecting various sub-

ject matters, including crime and terrorism, immigration and cybersecurity while effectively communicating the pros and cons of each legislative item to the Congresswoman.

Following her experiences at the United States House of Representatives, Audia joined the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney where she quickly advanced up the ranks.

A CHAMPION FOR CHANGE

While working in the misdemeanor and felony trial bureau she witnessed courts disproportionately filled with the poor, people of color, intellectually disabled, and people suffering with addiction standing accused of non-violent offenses. It became clear that the criminal justice system was sorely broken and was not working for the benefit of our largest and most vulnerable communities.

Audia is fueled with determination that all citizens should have equal rights and opportunities within the criminal justice system. As a vehicle for change she has launched a grassroots, people-powered campaign that does not accept corporate PAC money.

Harris County deserves to be a national champion

for criminal justice reform, using a modern approach to empower the community. Audia will use strategies that have been proven to: Combat violent crime;

Treat everyone fairly and equally;

Reduce likelihood of future crimes;

Build trust in the District Attorney’s Office;

Rehabilitate non-violent offenders through special programs;

Make Harris County a safer place to raise a family, live and work;

Focus juvenile prosecution on rehabilitation rather than punishment; and,

Seriously address and protect the needs of victims.

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I’m running for office as Civil District Court Judge! The decision was not an easy one, but I could no longer ignore the overwhelming desire to step out of my comfort zone and into public service.

I have the experience; 17 years as a civil trial litigator is something of which I am extremely proud. As an Assistant Attorney General straight out of law school, I was tossed into Federal and State Courts with no option but to sink or swim.

I swam...hard and fast. Since that time, I’ve worked in the private sector, representing hardworking taxpayers, nonprofit organizations, large corporations and financial institutions. My civil practice areas are expansive, both substantively and procedurally. I’ve built my career as an administrative Judge, ad litem, mediator, arbitrator and professor. I mentor, I manage, I teach, I litigate, I serve...I work.

It is imperative that Harris County—in all of its diversity—has someone behind the bench who is fair, well rounded, and capable of giving both sides a level playing field. I’ve been in the trenches; when walking into Court, Harris County constituents should not be afraid, but rather excited that they will have their day in Court. Whether win or lose, when you go to sleep at night, you should feel you were heard. Unfortunately, I’ve had sleepless nights because I or my client was not heard, and decisions were made before even opening our mouths.

I want a chance. As a Democrat, I realize this will not be a popular race or an easy one, but my mother has always said, “Nothing worth having is easy. If it’s too easy, you don’t want it.” Well I want this. I want to serve Harris County as your Judge for the 334th Civil District Court. Please #votedawn in the primary election, March 3, 2020.

I’m running for a level playing field.

I’m running for a seat at the table.

I’m running to listen & learn.

I’m running to inspire & encourage.

I’m running to win.

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A CANDIDATE WHO IS QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB

Wanda’s educational and professional experience sets her apart:

• Texas Southern University, Undergraduate Degree in Public Affairs Administration of Justice, Minor Social Work • Barbra Jordan Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University, Master’s Degree in Public Administration • Studied in the areas of Administration of Justice, the Court Systems, the Judicial System, the Juvenile Justice System, Judicial Administration, Government and Financial Management, Intergovernmental Relations and Social Work and the Law • Studied Social Justice at Federal University of Bahia in Brazil • Allocated $1 million for after school programs in Precinct 7 • Allocated $100,000 in adult literacy programs in Precinct 7 • Voted to allocate 1.5 million summer youth job programs for the City of Houston

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A CANDIDATE WHO CREATE A BETTER COURT FOR PRECINCT 7 Wanda will focus on these top priorities:

• Partner will local schools in Precinct 7 to build stronger youth and mentoring programs.

• Work with the Houston Housing Authority and area apartment associations to build strong eviction education programs.

• Restore Community Trust.

• Improve Customer Service.

• Establish a night court.

• Enhancing the Precinct 7 courts with upgraded technology.

• Implement Teen Court as an alternative disposition for juveniles.

• Implement Eviction Diversion Programs.

Wanda has a proven track record of serving her community in the following roles:

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Adjunct Professor at Texas Southern University Elected Member of Houston City Council Elected Trustee to the Houston Independent Board of Education Member of Community Connections Youth Home for Truant Youth Member of New Direction Pre-Parole Program for Women Appointed Director of the Harris County Appraisal District Previously employed at Harris County Juvenile Probation Department

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Texas is now the Biggest Battleground State (BBGS) in America because it has the largest Black population in America.

If Texas Democrats invest in registering one million new Black Democratic voters for the 2020 General Election, educating them on the need to Vote the Entire Ballot From Top To Bottom because there will be no straight ticket voting in 2020, and turnout 1.5 million Black Democratic voters in 2020, Democrats will turn Texas Blue.

If Texas Democrats invest in a Black to Blue strategy of voter registration, voter education and Black GOTV, not only will Democrats win the White House, we will

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Black voters, especially Black women, will decide if Texas moves from a battleground state to a solid Blue state in 2020.

Texas will turn Blue in 2020 if Texas (and national) Democratic Party leaders recognize and acknowledge that Black Voters are the Decisive Voters in turning Texas Blue in 2020.

Black voters have been, and still are, the most loyal voting block and constituency in the Texas and national Democratic Party coalition.

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turnout because it will produce the best and highest return on their investment. Black voters vote 90% or more for Democrats. No other group comes close to that level of political support, commitment and loyalty.

It's time for Black voter loyalty to be fully acknowledged, recognized, rewarded and respected. If Democrats have not already recognized it by now, Democrats can't win, and won't turn Texas Blue, without massive Black voter turnout in 2020. To do that, the Democratic Party at the national, state and county levels must all hire local Black consultants, policy advisors and field organizers and also invest in local Black media outlets, radio and newspapers, and in mail, robocalls and door knocking in the Black community all across Texas; rural, suburban and urban.

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Dear Harris County voters,

I have over 20 years of judicial experience as a Judge. I have presided over numerous jury and bench trials. I have courtroom experience and knowledge of court processes and procedures. I received a B.B.A. from Texas Southern University in May 1983 and a Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in May 1990. I was admitted to practice in the State of Texas in November 1990. While a law student, I was the recipient of the prestigious Texas Young Lawyer’s Scholarship.

Throughout my life and career, I have served as a volunteer for a number of community activities and social organizations; donated free legal services, coordinated senior citizen workshops and established a book club for elementary aged-children. I am the former Legal Advisor for the McGregor Place Civic Club and sat on the Board of Directors of

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So La Ti Village, Inc. For my dedicated service, I have been honored by my church with the “Sunday School Teacher of the Year Award” and the recipient of “The Outstanding Young Women’s Award.”

"Fair, formed, and focused" is how I would like to be thought of. I believe in being fair which means being honest and treating everyone who comes before the bench with dignity and respect. It is my practice to be formed which means I will be organized and will run the courtroom efficiently and effectively. It is my aim to stay focused which means I will stay concentrated on applying the law consistently and fairly, even when it may not be the popular thing to do.

The court system today faces many challenges, solutions to these challenges must come from those who work in the court system. I will solicit suggestions from everyone as to how we can do things better.

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“In the spirit of those Judges who forged a path toward fairness, equal access and justice for all, I, Cheryl Elliott Thornton announce my candidacy for Judge of the 164th Civil Judicial District Court of Harris County.”

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TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 Dear Harris County Voters:

For over 30 years I have chosen a life of public service and, in turn, have earned the trust and respect of the community. In my continued effort to serve you, the citizens of Harris County, and continue the path already blazed, I embrace this opportunity to provide a vision of fairness and equal access in a manner that each citizen can look with pride.

As a public servant I currently serve as Senior Assistant County Attorney for Harris County. I have also served as General Counsel for Texas Southern University and as an Administrative Law Judge and Assistant Attorney General IV for the State of Texas. I have also had the pleasure of teaching future leaders at Lone Star and Houston Community College.

Because I believe a public servant should also serve her community

through community service, I have volunteered at all levels of my community.

I have served, for example, as Precinct Chair for Precinct 228, board member for my civic club, Co-Chair for the Houston Bar Association’s Gender Fairness Committee and serve on the Houston Lawyer Referral Service Board, and have served as Senate District 13’s General Counsel and Chair of the Houston Police Advisory Board. And I have been honored by being awarded 2018 Top 50 Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas Award, the Houston Bar Association’s President Award and the Alex Award for Legal Excellence to name a few.

To continue my public service to Harris County I am asking for your support in my quest to continue the path forward and ensure fairness, accessibility and justice for all by electing me Harris County JUDGE, 164th Civil Judicial District Court.

Paid for by Cheryl Elliott Thornton for Judge, 164th Civil Judicial District Court of Harris County

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351st Harris County District Court: George Powell.

Lawyers who have practiced in his court say he is thoughtful, respectful and fair on the bench.

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About Judge Alix

Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan was born and raised in Southeast Houston, Texas. She is the only child of Sylvia Alexander Smoots, a retired home economics/computer science HISD teacher, and W. Bernard Smoots, a retired marketing consultant.

At a young age, Judge SmootsHogan excelled in academics and was quickly accepted at the Kinkaid School. While at Kinkaid, Judge Smoots-Hogan joined the school's nationally recognized and award-winning policy debate team. It was during her time with the debate team, where solidified her love of the law. Judge Smoots-Hogan travelled across the country with the debate team, bringing home several national speaker and debate awards.

After graduating from the Kinkaid School, Judge Smoots-Hogan moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin. While in Austin, Judge Smoots-Hogan maintained studies in government and journalism. Judge Smoots-Hogan was also very active in the Student Government at UT Austin.

During her junior year at UT Austin, Judge Smoots-Hogan returned home to Houston to care for her then-ailing father.

Judge Smoots-Hogan completed her undergraduate studies at the University of St. Thomas. Judge SmootsHogan graduated with an Honors degree in Communications, with focus on print and broadcast journalism.

Though Judge Smoots-Hogan had built an appreciation for communications, she returned to her love of the law and was accepted to South Texas College of Law. During her second year of law school, Judge SmootsHogan won a spot on the nationally ranked Trial Advocacy team. During her law school tenure, Judge SmootsHogan won three National Moot Court titles, two speaker awards, and two briefing awards.

After law school, Judge SmootsHogan was asked to join the trial section at Brown McCarroll's Houston Office. Judge Smoots-Hogan spent the next several years making weekly visits to the Courthouse. After several years of practice, Judge Smoots-Hogan began to change her focus to acquiring

additional clients and began the process of entering solo law practice.

In October 2007, Judge SmootsHogan opened her own office for the practice of law. The firm expanded and became known as Smoots-Hogan, Brockman, & Brauchle. Judge Smoots-Hogan actively defended individuals, homeowners, small companies, and municipalities. Licensed to practice throughout the State of Texas and in the Southern District of Texas for the United States District Courts, Judge Smoots-Hogan's practice areas were commercial litigation, construction litigation, real estate law and litigation, insurance law (first-party and third-party claims), U.S.C. 1983 claims, family law and personal injury litigation.

In November 2008, Judge Smoots-Hogan was elected to her first term as Judge of the 164th Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas.

During her first term, Judge SmootsHogan significantly reduced her Court’s docket and presided over almost 100 jury trials. Her most wellknown case from the first term involved cleaning up gang and drug

crime at Haverstock Hills, by signing the first Gang Nuisance Injunction in the State of Texas. In November 2012, Judge Smoots-Hogan was elected to a second term on the bench, receiving the most votes of any other judicial candidate.

Off the bench, Judge SmootsHogan lives with her sons, Aedan (age 11) and Dhani (age 6). The boys are in lower school at The Regis School.

Both boys have an active love of basketball, so most of Judge SmootsHogan’s free time is spent watching lots of basketball. Judge SmootsHogan and her children are long-time members of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.

Due to her own childhood health issues and family members afflicted with cancer, Judge Smoots-Hogan is avid supporter of children's and cancer charities. Judge Smoots-Hogan is also passionate about the advancement of women in professional careers. Accordingly, Judge Smoots-Hogan routinely speaks to and supports several community organizations geared toward that mission and acts as a mentor for several aspiring women.

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Judge Maria T. Jackson has lived a life of public service. Community is at the heart of all that she does, and strengthening our system of government services so they work for everyone has motivated her to run for Harris County Commissioner Precinct One. Here is Judge Maria T. Jackson’s six-point platform.

Hiring sheriff’s office deputies and constables who reflect and are sensitive to the cultural and racial diversity of the communities they serve.

Partnering with the City of Houston to fight human trafficking.

Collaborating with community stakeholders, law enforcement agencies, judges, DA’s, prosecutors and citizens to create a coalition to improve communication and collaboration.

PUBLIC SAFETY As the longest-serving felony court judge in Harris County, Maria T. Jackson has dedicated her life to criminal justice reform and public safety. Keeping you and your family safe while ensuring that we have a fair and equal justice system will be her number one priority.

She will do this by:

Working with all law enforcement agencies to promote neighborhood policing to improve communication and collaboration between police and residents.

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increased maintenance of our drainage systems, sustainable growth, more regional detention and intelligent design with permeable surfaces.

We must:

Stop excessive floodwater runoff.

Prioritize sustainable development and increase green space by partnering with the City of Houston, Harris County Flood Control District, the State of Texas, and other informed entities.

Implement public education and citizen-led initiatives.

Invest in transformative drainage projects.

Promote common-sense “green” drainage solutions like rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavement, rain barrels, and planter boxes.

Create a joint city/county commission to review preparation, response and recovery for Harvey and Imelda.

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cusable in a metropolitan area as wealthy as ours. It is time to concentrate our efforts on strategies that will lead to creation of good paying jobs for Precinct 1.

We can create job opportunities by:

Supporting small businesses willing to bring jobs and innovation to Precinct 1.

Identifying investors who can provide access to capital to help new and expanding companies.

Encourage the modernization of our existing business infrastructure, including innovations in advanced manufacturing, transportation and logistics; Working with community colleges to strengthen workforce development programs.

Encouraging partnerships between any future and existing large-scale development projects and workforce development organizations to design training that addresses employment barriers so everyone will have access to job opportu-

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Judge Jackson helped found the original YES Academy and feels strongly that education is key to securing successful futures for our youth.

She supports:

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Even with the best medical center in the world, many in Precinct 1 do not have affordable and reliable health care options.

There must be access to mental health care providers who are sensitive to our diversity and able to provide culturally appropriate solutions.

We need to:

Increase our investment in community clinics that offer preventative health care and baseline assessments.

Ensure preventative health care addresses the importance of healthy diets and provides information about assistance programs offered by area agencies.

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Judge Maria T. Jackson presided over the 339th State District Felony Court in Houston, Harris County, Texas for 11 years before stepping down to run for county commissioner. She oversaw more than 100 jury trials that ran the gamut from low-level drug offenses to capital murder cases.

While on the bench, Judge Jackson implemented sweeping reforms for how DWI probationers were handled in her court. The changes were so innovative they have since been adopted by the Harris County Probation Department as a best practice countywide.

Judge Jackson was appointed to serve as the presiding Judge in Cameron County, Texas by the chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court.

The United States Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the District Attorneys of Alabama, and the National Judicial College selected Judge Jackson as one of twenty-four judges from across the country to receive training at the National Computer Forensics Institute.

In 2003, Judge Jackson was appointed as a full-time municipal court judge for the City of Houston. During her tenure with the City, she also served as a trainer and instructor for the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center.

Prior to taking the bench, she was a municipal bond attorney and a certified mediator.

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In memory of her cousin, Commissioner El Franco Lee, who passed way while in office in 2016, Judge Jackson will continue Precinct One’s commitment to quality programs for youth and seniors.

This will include:

Increased funding for after school programs.

Continuation of the popular Street Olympics.

Recreational, health and fitness and more to keep our seniors active and engaged.

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“I’m encouraging every single Democrat who lives in Precinct 1 to cast your vote for Maria T. Jackson over Rodney Ellis.”

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Gladys House Endorses Maria T. Jackson in the Race for Harris County Commissioner for Precinct #1 on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

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“RODNEY IS ROTTEN TO HIS CORE AND SHOULD BE KICKED OUT OF OFFICE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020.”

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis is being challenged by Maria T. Jackson. In case you don’t know, Judge Maria T. Jackson has lived a life of public service. Community is at the heart of all that she does, and strengthening our system of governmental services so they work for everyone has motivated her to run for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1.She will work to fight crime, reduce flooding, add jobs, expand access to healthcare, improve educational opportunities for our kids and get government working better.

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Look for a Massive Turnout at the Polls in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, March 3, 2020!

Many Democrats are still undecided about who they believe is best prepared to take on President Donald Trump in the fall. I can totally understand the indesisiveness. However, “SUPER TUESDAY’ is the last day you will be able to make your voice heard. If you live in Harris County, Texas and you are still undecided, please consider casting your vote for Mike Bloomberg. I really like his Greenwood Plan. And I think his plan to provide down-payment assistance to many of our people will go a long way towards helping us to build wealth for ourselves. I appaud Mayor Sylvester Turner for having the boldness to take a stand and endorse Mike Bloomberg in the race for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. And please don’t forget that the polls will open at 7:00am and close at 7:00pm on Election Day!

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Conservative Political Analyst Jacquie Baly Shares Her 2020 Primary Endorsements

“Troy will make a great Congressman. We need to send him to Washington D.C.” — Jacquie Baly President

Donald Trump

US Senator

John Cornyn

US Rep. District 2 Dan Crenshaw

US Rep. District 7 Cindy Siegel

US Rep. District 8 Kevin Brady

US Rep. District 10 Michael McCaul

US Rep. District 22 Troy Nehls

Texas Rail Road Commissioner

Supreme Court Justice, Place 6 Jane Bland

Supreme Court Justice, Place 8 Brett Busby

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 David Newell

State Board of Education, District 6 Will Hickman

State Senator, District 11 Larry Taylor

State Rep. 26

Jacey Jetton

State Rep. 85

Phil Stephenson

State Rep., 128 Briscoe Cain

State Rep. 129 Dennis Paul

Fort Bend County Sheriff Trever Nehls

Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector J.J. Clemence

Constable, Precinct No.4 John G. Hermann

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State Rep. 132

Mike Schofield

State Rep. 148

Luis La Rotta

Harris County Republican Party Chair Paul Simpson

Constable, Precinct 4 Mark Herman

Fort Bend County Republican Party Chair

Sheriff Troy Nehls and Jacquie Baly

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State Rep. 28

Gary Gates

Linda Howell

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DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY CANDIDATES FOR “MY’ PRECINCT 559 VOTERS TO CONSIDER Audia Jones

Dawn Rodgers

Race for County District Attorney

Race for Judge, 334th District Court

Race for Harris County Attorney

Race for Justice of 14th Court of Appeals, Place 7

Christian Menefee Diana Alexander

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Te’iva Bell

Race for Judge, 339th District Court

Natalia Cornelio

Race for Judge, 351st District Court

Genesis Draper

Race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12

Brittanye Morris

Race for Judge, 333rd District Court

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Cheri Thomas

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William Demond

Race for Justice, Texas Criminal Court of Appeals , Place 3

Staci Williams

Race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7

Amy Clark Meachum

Race for Chief Justice, TX Supreme Court

LaShelle Denise Scott

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JOE STEPHENS Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Position #1

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DEAR PRECINCT 3 VOTERS:

I’m dedicated and committed to community service. Thus, I’m grateful for the trust that has been bestowed upon me by you, the voters of Harris County Precinct 3. It has been both an honor and privilege to serve as your Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Position 1 for these past few years. As I have traveled the precinct serving you, I have seen how vital it is to have a Justice of the Peace with a heart for our community. So, I hope and trust that my track-record of service has proven my love for our community and has earned me the opportunity to continue my service as your Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Position 1.

Our community is uniquely positioned to continue to be one of the fastest-growing in Harris County, and with our ever-changing demographics, I plan to continue the long-lasting traditions of humility, pride, and integrity we deserve. I have tremendous respect for our community and see it as my duty to continue to give back as your humble public servant. After all, I am still, a Northeast Houston boy who has a heart for our community and will serve it until the day I die. So, please consider casting your vote for me again in 2020. And yes, I want to continue to be your Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Position 1; but I can only do so with your vote, prayers, and support in 2020 and beyond.

Thank you,

Joe Stephens

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Making an impact requires more than making promises and leaving a good yet, fleeting impression.

Making an impact involves empowering people to make positive changes in their lives and leaving a legacy of prosperity, health, and safety in our community. As Justice of The Peace for Precinct 3, Position 1, my goals have centered on making such an impact.

Since I took office in 2017, I have implemented initiatives that change attitudes and behaviors, contributing to a healthier, safer, and more empowered community.

Justices of the Peace are well-known for our duties related to traffic court, evictions, personal disputes, juvenile issues, and marriages. I am committed not only to executing these duties but also to, our community on a greater scale through programs that include teaching, training, and research. These programs were designed to empower members of our community to develop sustainable positive attitudes and behaviors. Below are some examples of our impact programs in Precinct 3, Position #1: * Boys Rock 2 Life Skills mentoring program was created to support the mentorship of young men in the 7th thru 12th grades. This unique, one-day, fun-filled workshop connects participants with local schoolbased partners, law enforcement, local leaders, and clergy. Since its inception, the program has served over 800 young men and their families. The program teaches fundamental life skills while helping the young men prepare for future careers. The program focuses specifically on professional attire, money management, and constructive interactions with law enforcement. * TRIAD Prevention Program provides countywide services to intervene with youth and families.

One of the nine programs that operate under the TRIAD program is the JP Court Liaison. The Liaison works with youth and families who appear before the JP court for various class c misdemeanor offenses including: truancy, shop lifting, disorderly conduct, and disruption of school classes. JP, Precinct 3, position 1, hosts an annual breakfast with the TRIAD Liaison, Harris County Juvenile Court Representatives, and over five different School District’s representatives staff liaisons. * Educational Seminars are available to increase the knowledge our citizens have of their rights and benefits. These educational seminars include the following:

Tenants and Landlord Rights - a courtroom discussion on evictions, self-help remedies, surety bonds, appeals, and much more;

Veterans Brown Bag Luncheon - a seminar for veterans to discuss applying for VA benefits, medical care, and transportation, and much more; Community Interaction meeting with Law Enforcement to help build a better, safer community; Teen Court for students interested in a career in the judicial system, community service project, and much more;

• Community Engagement

Holiday Food Distributions Back To School Backpacks & School Supplies Donations First Responder during natural disasters Cody’s Law – testified in Austin over the Years, House Bill 76 passed 2019- for ecg screening to prevent Sudden Cardiac Death in student-athletes Board of Trustees at Galena Park ISD Galena Park/ Jacinto City Rotary Barrett Station Civic League LULAC Council

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Bruce Bain is an accomplished trial attorney with Thirty Five years of civil trial experience. He has practiced in both state and federal courts. His legal affiliations include the State Bar of Texas, The United States District Court for the Southern District, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Houston Bar Association. Bruce has handled cases before civil district courts throughout Texas, before the Texas Courts of Appeals, and the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals En Banc. He has been lead counsel in thousands of cases, ranging from small controversies to cases to large. He has been recognized in Strathmore’s Who’s Who of Professionals, HTown Magazine and Houstonia Magazine.

Bruce Bain’s distinguished career encompasses many areas of the law. His diverse experience includes condemnation, commercial, toxic tort, insurance, subrogation, constitutional, personal injury, partnership, business, and real estate law. This broad base of experience will enable him to rule quickly on the wide variety of matters that come before a Civil District Court Judge.

Bruce has also been a businessman since 1992.

Bruce is currently a managing shareholder in Bain & Bain, PLLC, and formerly a shareholder/ partner in Soape, Brown, McDermott, P.C. Bruce represented the United States as a staff member at the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations.

Bruce has served as a registered Boy Scout Leader for over 21 years and was the Troop Assistant Scout Master and a Cub Scout Pack Den Leader. He has four sons who are Eagle Scouts and Black Belts.

Bruce’s community service also includes service as a Committeeman for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Directors 100 Club from 1986-1990 and the Chairman s Club since 2017.

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Bruce is a devoted husband and father. Married for 39 years, he and his wife, Joanie Lucci Bain, have four wonderful sons: Major Bruce Bain II, USAF (Eagle Scout/Black belt), Nick (Texas A&M Masters Graduate, Eagle Scout/Black Belt), Michael (University of Texas, Eagle Scout/Black belt), and Cameron (Texas A&M Mayes School of Business, Eagle Scout/Black belt). He and his family are members of St. Cecilia’s Church.

Bruce attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 1991 with a B.A. in Government with minors.

At U.T., Bruce served as a Student Union representative, an Intra-fraternity Council Member, and as President of

his Fraternity. He and his wife, Joanie, met while attending U.T. They married one week after graduation, and moved to Houston where both attended law school.

Bruce obtained his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1985. While attending law school, Bruce earned the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award. Bruce was also on the Dean’s List, and selected by Who’s Who of American Law Students. He is a former Chairmen of the Texas Supreme Court, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, District 4 and a H.B.A. member and currently serves on the Houston Bar Association Senior Lawyer and Fee Dispute Committee.

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Jacquie Baly, President of BalyProjects, has been a leader in the Houston region’s business and policy communities for more than two decades.

Jacquie founded BalyProjects with the objective of providing public affairs and media relations services to clients. She began her career as a city and regional planner for numerous entities, then served as Governor Rick Perry’s appointee on water and wastewater issues.

Soon after she was elected as Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large for the City of Sugar Land and most recently became an advisor and appointee of Governor Greg Abbott’s on higher education initiatives. If Jacquie looks familiar that is because she can be seen and heard as a political analyst for various television and radio stations including FOX 26, KTRH and KSEV. Jacquie has won numerous awards including 2019 Role

Model by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, 2019 Philanthropist of the Year by St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Woman of Excellence by the National Association of Women Business Owners, KTRK-13 Woman of Distinction, University of Houston Alumni Association’s “Rising Star for Achievement” award, and Black Alumnus of the Year award, Outstanding Young American by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, Houston Woman Magazine’s Most Influential Woman, Texas Executive Women’s “Woman on the Move” and Fort Bend Entrepreneur of the Year.

A native of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jacquie holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in City Planning. She has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston for over a decade and served as a Faculty-In-Residence at the University of Texas in Austin.

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