Ground Game Magazine Volume 1 No. 6 -- Featuring Eric Reed for Harris County Constable Precinct 3

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CONSIDER ME IN 2016

ERIC REED

“I’M A DEMOCRAT WHO VALUES EVERY VOTE!”

For Harris County Constable - Precinct 3 Dear Fellow Constituents,

My name is James Eric Reed and I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable position. Hence, I respectfully ask for your vote and your support in the 2016 primary election.

Equally important is the fact that I am the proud son of the Late Mr. Elvin S. Reed and Patricia Reed. I am also younger brother to Donnie Reed and husband to Sandra C. Andrade-Reed. Together, Sandra and I have one child, Zane Reed.

From a previous marriage I have 3 other children, Nikki, Erica and Prince and 4 grandchildren. Family is of utmost importance to me and that is why I want to continue serving our communities, our youth and your family.

I was born and raised in Barrett Station and it was there that I learned the value and importance of loyalty, trust and respect. Having lived in Harris County Precinct 3 since birth and having served as a Harris County Deputy since 1994, I have dedicated myself to the service of the people. At the age of 15 I served in the Barrett Station fire department as an EMS volunteer. Years later I served as captain of the fire department as well as a board member of the Crosby EMS team.

As a Harris County Deputy, I have had the privilege of working in many schools including middle schools and high schools. Having worked at these schools has allowed me insight into the problems affecting our streets and our youth. I believe that my non-judgmental and fair approach in dealing with people has helped me positively impact many lives. I also believe that I have

helped guide and encourage many children onto a brighter and better future. Our children are our future and when I earn their trust and win their loyalty, I know I have done my job.

Furthermore, being a local resident, I am also well acquainted with the problems facing our communities. Therefore, as your Precinct 3 Constable, I will continue to dedicate myself and my department to the service of our communities and schools by identifying community needs, focusing on public safety, implementing crime prevention programs and allocating department resources to improving customer service. So, when elected, I will work diligently to restore a sense of trust, pride and efficiency back to Precinct 3 by being visible and accessible in our Precinct.

Please vote ERIC REED and let me prove that together we can create a better quality of life for all.

Eric Reed

Sincerely Yours,

_______________________ Eric Reed

Barrett Station, Baytown, Cedar Bayou, Channelview, Crosby, Fall Creek, McNair, Northeast Houston, North Shore, Sheldon, Summerwood

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DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! EARLY VOTING BEGINS: Tuesday, February 16, 2016

EARLY VOTING ENDS Friday, February 26, 2016

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Important 2016 Election Dates

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - Mark your calendar for the 2016 Democratic and Republican Primaries.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

First day to file for a place on the primary ballot for precinct chair candidates.

Saturday, November 14, 2015

First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot.

Mon., December 14, 2015 at 6PM

Filing deadline for candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file intent declaration.

Friday, January 1, 2016*

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*First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday.

An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2016 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016*

*First business day after Presidents' Day

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Friday, February 19, 2016 (NEW LAW: 11th day before election day; ABBM and FPCA)

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, February 26, 2016

Last Day of Early Voting

Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, March 1, 2016 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. (unless overseas deadline applies)

ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

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...Because No American Should Be Left Behind WE MUST GET EX-FELONS, OTHER POTENTIAL VOTERS OFF THE SIDELINES AND INTO THE GAME IN 2016

By Aubrey R. Taylor Publisher of GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE®

The current political landscape in America (in general), and Texas (in particular) could be drastically changed if ex-felons were informed and made aware of the fact that their rights are fully restored once they fully complete all required portions of their sentences.

Contrary to popular belief, people who have served time in county jails, state jails, as well as state or federal prisons (in Texas) “DO INDEED” have a right to vote in citywide, gubernatorial, and presidential elections. However, this is not something that’s widely publicized or promoted through other media outlets, but this is why GROUNDGAME MAGAZINE® is being published.

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FORMER REPUBLICAN GOV. GEORGE W. BUSH WHO ALSO ROSE TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SIGNED THIS INTO LAW

Thanks to a bill signed by former President George W. Bush – back in 1997 when he was Governor of Texas, the two-year waiting period after completion of their (felony conviction) to regain their right to vote was lifted for ex-felons.

According to research, an estimated 5.3 million Americans, or one in forty-one adults, have cur-

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ON THE BLOCK rently or permanently lost their voting rights as a result of a felony conviction.

Get this, over 1.4 million African American men, or what would amount to 13% of the black male population, are being affected by this epidemic. African American men are being affected by this epidemic at a rate that’s seven times the national average according to research.

SOMETHING MUST BE DONE

I bet you didn’t know that the outlook for the next generation of black males isn’t looking very good these days. Many black males will have their lives negatively impacted as they are destined to become voiceless members of society if something isn’t done to curb the rate at which they are being disproportionately given felony convictions (for sometimes petty crimes or trumped up charges) in America.

According to statistics, three out of every ten of the next generation of black males can expect to be deemed ineligible to vote due to trouble with the law during some point in their lifetime. In some states in America, where felons can’t vote, more than 40% of black men may permanently lose their right to vote if something is not done.

THIS ISN’T JUST A BLACK EPIDEMIC

Don’t sit back and think of this as a black problem; it’s estimated that over 5.3 million Americans, that’s about one in forty-one adult Americans, have currently or permanently lost their voting rights due to being convicted of a felony.

AMERICA AT A GLANCE

Alabama: In 2003, Governor Riley signed into law a bill that permits most felons to apply for a certificate of eligibility to register to vote after completing their sentence.

Connecticut: In 2001, Governor Rowland signed into law a bill that extends voting rights to felons on probation. At that time, the law was expected to make 36,000 persons eligible to vote.

Delaware: In 2000, the General Assembly passed a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to some ex-felons five years after the completion of their sentence.

Iowa: Governor Vilsack issued an executive order in 2005 automatically restoring the voting rights of all ex-felons, a process that will continue on a monthly basis upon the completion of sentence.

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Kentucky: In 2001, the legislature passed a bill that requires that the Department of Corrections inform and aid eligible offenders in completing the restoration process to regain their civil rights.

Maryland: In 2002, the legislature repealed its lifetime ban on two-time ex-felons (with the exception of felons with two violent convictions) and imposed a three-year waiting period after completion of sentence before rights can be restored.

Massachusetts: In 2000, the Massachusetts electorate voted in favor of a constitutional amendment, which strips persons incarcerated for a felony offense of their right to vote.

Nebraska: In 2005, the Legislature repealed the lifetime ban on all felons and replaced it with a two-year post-sentence ban.

Nevada: In 2003, the state approved a provision to automatically restore voting rights for firsttime nonviolent felons immediately after completion of sentence.

New Mexico: In 2001, the Legislature adopted a bill repealing the state’s lifetime ban on ex-felon voting. In 2005, a bill was passed that requires the Department of Corrections to provide notification of completion of sentence to the Secretary of State’s office.

Pennsylvania: A Commonwealth Court restored the right to vote to thousands of ex-felons who, as a result, were entitled to vote in the 2000 presidential election.

Rhode Island: In 2006, Rhode Island voters approved a referendum to amend the state constitution and restore voting rights to persons currently serving a sentence of probation or parole.

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Tennessee: In 2006, the Tennessee legislature amended the country’s most complex restoration system by greatly simplifying the procedure. All persons convicted of a felony (except electoral or serious violent offenses) are now eligible to have their right to vote restored upon completion of sentence and may apply for a “certificate of restoration” from the Board of Probation and Parole. All applicants must also satisfy any court-ordered restitution or child support obligations.

Texas: In 1997, the Texas Legislature passed a bill, signed by Governor George W. Bush, eliminating the two-year waiting period after completion of sentence before individuals can regain their right to vote.

Utah: In 1998, Utah voters approved an amendment prohibiting persons incarcerated for a felony conviction from voting.

Virginia: The Virginia legislature passed a law in 2000 enabling certain ex-felons to apply to the circuit court for the restoration of their voting rights five years after the completion of their sentence; those convicted of felony drug offenses must wait seven years after completion. The circuit court’s decisions are subject to the Governor’s approval.

Wyoming: In 2003, Governor Freudenthal signed a bill to allow people convicted of a nonviolent first-time felony to apply for restoration of voting rights five years after completion of sentence.

Sources: Jamie Fellner and Marc Mauer, Losing the Vote: The Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws in the United States, Human Rights; Watch, The Sentencing Project, October 1998; Patricia Allard and Marc Mauer, Regaining the Vote: An Assessment of Activity Relating to Felon Disenfranchisement Laws, The Sentencing Project, January 2000, updates by The Sentencing Project, and Jeff Manza and Christopher Uggen;

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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD

Pursuant to Section 11.002 of the Texas Election Code (the “Code”), once a felon has successfully completed his or her punishment, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation, or has been pardoned, then that person is immediately eligible to register to vote.

FINAL FELONY CONVICTIONS

Please help those you know who may be in trouble with the law understand that a conviction on appeal is not considered a final felony conviction.

Please inform others that a “Deferred adjudication” is not considered a final felony conviction. You can refer them to Article 42.12, Section 5, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Also, please let people know that prosecution, indictment or other criminal procedures leading up to, but not yet resulting in the final conviction, are not final felony convictions.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION FROM THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE

The requirements for voting and candidacy are often confused. Under Texas law, the rules are different for voting and candidacy. Section 141.001 of the Texas Election Code generally provides that to be eligible to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, a public elective office, a person must have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities. This means there is no automatic restoration of the right to be a candidate, as there is for voting purposes, after a full discharge. Absent a pardon, the candidate must have obtained a judicial release from his or her disabilities in order to run for any office to which this section applies.

Similarly, the requirements for voting and for serving on a jury are different. Section 62.102 of the Government Code provides that a person who has been finally convicted of a felony is not eligible to serve on a jury, and that right may not be automatically restored as it is for voters.

If you have any questions about these issues, please do not hesitate to contact the Elections Division of the Texas Secretary of State at 1-800-252-2216.

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