DEMOCRATIC SPOTLIGHT EDITION
— ELECTION DAY — SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018 @ 10:00AM The Tom Bass Senior Center, Section III 15108 Cullen Blvd in Houston, Texas 77047
JUDGE REGINALD J. FOX: “ I’m asking for the Democratic nomination for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1.”
“I promise to do right by the people.”
“Congratulations to the SD13 delegates listed below on their election to the SDEC at the recent Democratic Convention held in Fort Worth, Texas.”
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HERE’S MY PLEDGE:
“NO LONGER will prosecutors get judgments on traffic tickets without presenting the proper evidence. NO LONGER, will a losing party not know their rights as it relates to the appeals process. NO LONGER, will some people be served in the Precinct 7, Place 1 courtroom and others not, and NO LONGER, will the quality of our service be ignored.” — Honorable Reginald “Reggie’ Fox
JUDGE REGGIE FOX: “I want you all to know, Precinct 7, Place 1 is not my court. It’s the people’s court, and that alone defines the purpose for which I am endeavoring to continue serving you. I believe that everyone who comes to Precinct 7, Place 1 must be treated with respect and dignity.”
A Message from Judge Reggie Fox to the People of Precinct 7, Place 1 ...AND ALL DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT 7 CHAIRS
As many of you know, I was appointed as judge of Precinct 7, Place 1 with the intent to only serve this community until November of this year. Before being appointed to the court, I worked for 25 years as an attorney at Lone Star Legal Aid, an organization that provides free legal assistance to indigent clients. When clients were being evicted, they called us. When they were being locked out of their apartment, they called us. When their utilities were being shut off, they called us. They called us for all of the reasons that a community body needs legal assistance when resources are limited. In response, I was able to help many of the thousands of people assigned to me. For the ones that I couldn’t help in the courtroom, I always looked for other alternatives to assist them. Surprisingly, sometimes I would just call the opposing side and ask for an extension of time for payment. Not always, but sometimes, that accommodation was forthcoming.
I want you to know, Precinct 7, Place 1 is not my court. It’s the people’s court, and that alone defines the purpose for which I am endeavoring to continue serving you. I believe that everyone who comes to Precinct 7, Place 1 should/must be treated with respect and dignity. All employees must be courteous to everyone that comes before the court and attentive to their needs. We must serve the public. Since being appointed to the Precinct 7, Place 1 bench, I’ve found practices that have crept into our systems that don’t belong here and have disrupted our ability to adequately serve our community. Our staff meetings have become the training tool for teaching the importance of treating all people with respect . . . not just the lawyers and policemen in court every day but all of the citizens that come to this court for whatever reason. I have begun to teach our staff the simple standard of seeing a “person” when any citizen walks into our courtroom and not judge them by any sort of rank, title, or personal interest. I’m working hard to change the culture among other things at Precinct 7, Place 1. For example, when a person loses at trial, unlike many others before me, I take the time to explain the rights of appeal, along with how to submit their appeal within the time limit allowed for them to do so. For some reason, my staff initially frowned upon this practice. However, I find myself frequently reminding them of our simple standard . . . focusing on the way we treat people and attend to their needs. We are a public service and since I’ve taken the bench,I have made a concerted effort to pay close attention to the feedback our courtroom visitors are giving us. They remark about changes in our staff’s demeanor and attention to their requests. However, the job isn’t finished, and I am firmly committed to continuing the job I’ve begun. I promise you that we will continue to work diligently on our customer service skill sets; and you, the public leaders of Precinct 7, Place 1 can help. You must bear witness to our changes and performance firsthand. I also implore you to bring me any incident where we’ve not met your expectations or adequately performed at your desired level, and we will do better. Folks, when I was appointed to this job, I in-
formed Commissioner Rodney Ellis that I had no intention of seeking a permanent position. I put in 25 years representing clients who could not afford attorneys so my intention was to structurally transform Precinct 7, Place 1 and ride off into the sunset. However, since I have been the judge in this court, many, including other judges, have asked me to make myself available to be considered for the job of leading Precinct 7, Place 1 beyond November. I have you know, that I’ve been in practically every Justice of the Peace Court in Harris County. So, most of the other Justice of the Peace know how zealously I am when it comes to advocating for my clients. They’ve told me that I would make a great judge and that I’m the kind person that is needed in Precinct 7, Place 1. With much prayer and consultation, I have decided to make myself available for the job. I know that some are going to say that I got the appointment and that now I have changed my mind and want the job beyond November. I don’t think of it as if I have changed my mind. This is a personal epiphany . . . a sudden insight. I’ve observed and experienced something happening in our community that doesn’t serve the public as intended, and I’ve discovered because of this experience that I can make a difference. NO LONGER will prosecutors get judgments on traffic tickets without presenting the proper evidence. NO LONGER, will a losing party not know their rights as it relates to the appeals process. NO LONGER, will some people be served in this court and others not, and NO LONGER, will the quality of our service be ignored. If our staff always pursue the simple standards I’ve outlined above, our community will reward us with their support. And, we can feel blessed that we’ve done the right thing. My deepest respect to each of you,
Honorable Judge Reggie Fox,
Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS?
As a registered voter in Texas, you have the right to: A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot. Ask the polling place official for instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote). Cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation. Receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake while marking the ballot. Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand the English language. Help to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot, or understand the language in which it is written. Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Secretary of State (1.800.252.8683) or to your local election official. Cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the list of registered voters. (1) Cast a provisional ballot (a) if you do not possess one of the seven (7) acceptable forms of photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, and you can reasonably obtain one of these forms of identification or (b) if you possess, but did not bring to the polling place, one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, or (c) if you do not possess one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, you could otherwise not reasonably obtain one, but you did not bring a supporting form of identification to the polling place, and (2) the right to present one of the acceptable forms of photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, or, if you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain an acceptable form of photo identification, the right to execute a reasonable impediment declaration and present one of the supporting forms of identification, to the county voter registrar’s office, within six (6) calendar days after election day, or, if applicable, qualify for a temporary (natural disaster or religious objection to being photographed) or permanent (disability) exemption, within six (6) calendar days of election day, at the county voter registrar’s office. Vote once at any early voting location during the early voting period within the territory conducting the election. File an administrative complaint with the Secretary of State concerning violations of federal and state voting procedures.
MEET COMMISSIONER RODNEY ELLIS
Commissioner Rodney Ellis was born and raised in Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood and attended the Texas public school system from grade school through law school. Although he is an attorney, his passion is public service. On Nov. 8, 2016, he was elected Harris County Commissioner for Precinct One, which serves approximately 1.1 million people. Previously, he represented a Houston district in the Texas Senate for more than 25 years, earning widespread praise as a leader on economic development, education, civil rights, budget issues, responsible environmental policy, tax cuts for the middle class, criminal justice, and workforce development. Commissioner Ellis believes the role of government is to ensure that all people have the op-
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portunity and ability to build a better future for themselves. As Harris County Commissioner, he is dedicated to providing quality and accessible services and programs that will enhance the lives of people in Precinct One and fighting for reforms that will benefit all Harris County residents. During his career in public service, Commissioner Ellis has worked hard to ensure that children have equal access to a quality education, regardless of where they reside. He also has spearheaded legislation to provide employees with a safe workplace, access to affordable health care and a living wage. In criminal justice, he has fought for reforms that guarantee equal treatment for everyone under the law. It’s his cardinal belief that guilt and innocence must never be dependent on one’s income, gender, race or ethnicity. Before joining the Texas Senate in 1990, Commissioner Ellis served three terms on the Houston City Council and as chief of staff to the late U.S. Congressman Mickey Leland. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University, a master’s degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Commissioner Ellis also studied at Xavier University in New Orleans and the London School of Economics. Commissioner Ellis is married to Licia GreenEllis and has four children.
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MEET COUNTY JUDGE ED EMMETT
Judge Edward M. Emmett became Harris County Judge on March 6, 2007. A member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1979 to 1987, Judge Emmett was chairman of the Committee on Energy, a member of the Transportation Committee, and represented the state on numerous national committees relating to energy and transportation policy. In 1989, President George H. W. Bush nominated Emmett as a Commissioner at the Interstate Commerce Commission. After being confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate, Judge Emmett served on the commission for three years. Judge Emmett has received international recognition for his work in transportation and logistics policy. He was named Transportation Person of the Year by Transportation Clubs International and one of the Top 20 Logistics Professionals by Logistics Forum. County Judge Emmett, working with the county commissioners, manages the nation's third-largest county. He also is director of Harris County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, chairman of the Harris County Juvenile Board and chairman of the Con-
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ference of Urban Counties Policy Committee. Judge Emmett attended Bellaire High School. He graduated from Rice University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and from the University of Texas at Austin in 1974 with a Master of Public Affairs degree. Judge Emmett has received numerous awards and honors, including Distinguished Alumnus of Rice University, the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, and the Presidential Call to Service Award. Judge Emmett and his wife, Gwen, have been married for 43 years and have four children and 13 grandchildren.build a better future for themselves. As Harris County Commissioner, he is dedicated to providing quality and accessible services and programs that will enhance the lives of people in Precinct One and fighting for reforms that will benefit all Harris County residents.
“Houston Business Connections Newspaper© would like to thank Harris County Judge Ed Emmett for approving Commissioner Rondey Ellis’ recommendation of Reginald J. Fox as the best candidate to serve as Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1 until the Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Midterm Election.”
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MEET COMMISSIONER MORMAN
Commissioner Jack Morman was sworn in as Harris County Precinct Two Commissioner on January 1, 2011, after winning a historic election. He was re-elected in 2014 to serve a second 4-year term. A Deer Park native, Commissioner Morman represents a million residents in East and Northeast Harris County. He previously served as the Harris County representative on the H-GAC Board of Directors. Commissioner Morman leads Precinct Two’s operations which include 380 employees operating 50 parks, 17 community centers, over 1,300 miles of county roads, the Lynchburg Ferry and Washburn Tunnel. Commissioner Morman’s top priority is promoting economic growth in East Harris County by improving the infrastructure in Precinct 2 and developing a business-friendly environment throughout county government. He is a graduate of Baylor University and Baylor University Law School and had a private law practice before winning the Commissioner’s race in November 2010. Commissioner Morman and his wife, Andi, are high school sweethearts and Deer Park, natives. They have two children, daughter Jordan and son Trey.
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MEET COMMISSIONER RADACK
Commissioner Steve Radack is the county commissioner for Precinct 3 on the Harris County Commissioners Court in Texas. Commissioner Steve Radack was first elected to represent this precinct back in 1988. Commissioner Radack won re-election back on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He will be on the ballot again in the 2020 Presidential Election.
“Houston Business Connections Newspaper© would like to thank Harris County Commissioner Jack Morman, and Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack for approving Commissioner Rondey Ellis’ recommendation of Reginald J. Fox as the best candidate to serve as Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1 until the Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Midterm Election.”
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MEET COMMISSIONER CAGLE
Commissioner R. Jack Cagle has served as county commissioner for Harris County Precinct 4 since 2011. He is serving his second four-year term following his re-election on November 4, 2014. As commissioner, Cagle represents 1.2 million residents and manages a staff of 469 employees with a Precinct 4 budget of $245 million. He has spent 30 years working with and serving the citizens of Harris County Precinct 4 as an attorney, elected judge, and now a county commissioner. As a member of Commissioners Court, he has also been selected to serve as a representative on the board of the Houston-Galveston Area Council and on the Board of Directors of the statewide Public Power Pool. Until his appointment to Commissioners Court, Cagle served 11 years as judge of Harris County Civil Court-at-Law No. 1. Harris County voters elected him to the bench countywide in 2000 and re-elected him in 2002, 2006, and 2010. As a judge, Commissioner Cagle consistently earned high ratings from the Houston Bar Association and received numerous awards from legal, business, political, and community groups. Twice recognized as "Judge of the Year" by law en-
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forcement groups, Cagle was also recognized by the Mexican American Bar Association of Houston and served as an officer in the Association of Women Attorneys. He was elected by his peers to be an administrative judge for the County Civil Courts and as president of the Texas Association of County Court at Law Judges. Commissioner Cagle is a graduate of Rice University with triple majors in economics, history, and managerial studies, as well as a graduate of Baylor Law School. He is married to Janet and they have three children: Richard, Victoria, and Elizabeth.
“Houston Business Connections Newspaper© would like to thank Harris County Commissioner R. Jack Cagle for approving Commissioner Rondey Ellis’ recommendation of Reginald J. Fox as the best candidate to serve as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1 until the Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Midterm Election. And For those who don’t know, Commissioner Cagle made it very clear that he was voting for Judge Fox to be the judge — not a placeholder.”
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FINAL THOUGHTS FROM JUDGE REGINALD FOX
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I’m working hard to change the culture among other things at Precinct 7, Place 1. For example, when a person loses at trial, unlike many others before me, I take the time to explain the rights of appeal, along with how to submit their appeal within the time limit allowed for them to do so. For some reason, my staff initially frowned upon this practice. However, I find myself frequently reminding them of our simple standard...focusing on the way we treat
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people and attend to their needs. We are a public service and since I’ve taken the bench, I have made a concerted effort to JUDGE FOX pay close attention to the feedback our courtroom visitors are giving us. They remark about changes in our staff’s demeanor and attention to their requests. However, the job isn’t finished, and I am firmly committed to continuing the job I’ve begun. I promise you that we will continue to work diligently on our customer service skill sets; and you, the public leaders of Precinct 7, Place 1 can help. You must bear witness to our changes and performance firsthand. I also implore you to bring me any incident where we’ve not met your expectations or adequately performed at your desired level, and we will do better."
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Honorable Judge Reggie Fox,
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