Politics
Harris County missed 10,000 mail-in ballots, the latest reported 2022 primary snafu
Posted on · The county missed about 6,000 Democratic and 4,000 Republican votes.
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Politics
Harris County elections administrator faces criticism after vote-counting delays
Posted on · The county GOP chair called on Isabel Longoria to be fired, and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she would look for a "full accounting" of what went wrong election night.
Criminal Justice
Boost to law enforcement budgets would lead to more than 1,000 Harris County layoffs, an analysis shows
Posted on · Commissioner Jack Cagle's proposal would roll the budget back to 2018 funding priorities, and lead to 1,140 job losses, according to an analysis from the Harris County Office of Management and Budget.
Criminal Justice
Up to 500 people in Harris County jail will be moved to reduce overcrowding
Posted on · The move, requested by Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, won unanimous support from the commissioners but drew opposition from advocates for indigent detainees.
Politics
Republican Harris County leaders sue over new precinct maps they say benefit Democrats
Posted on · The new maps drastically change three of four Harris County precinct boundaries, and the two GOP lawmakers believe that would lead to the loss of at least one of their seats.
Politics
A Republican Harris County commissioner voted against certifying the 2021 election results
Posted on · Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey was the lone "no" vote.
Politics
Harris County Leaders Agree To Cut Property Taxes By 3%, Avoiding A Possible Quorum Break
Posted on · Republican commissioners Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey had threatened to break quorum the day of the vote, forcing the tax rate to revert to an even lower level, but ultimately reached a deal on a 3% cut.
Houston Matters
Harris Co. Commissioner Tom Ramsey, And Serving Non-Traditional College Students (Aug. 24, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The latest from Houston City Council, Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey answers your questions, and how an area university works to meet the needs of non-traditional students.
Politics
Harris County Leaders Approve New County Administrator Over Republican Opposition
Posted on · The two Republicans on the court argued the move was a "power grab," though Democrats already have a majority to make county-level changes.
Houston Matters
Talking With Some Of Houston’s Newest Elected Leaders (Nov. 5, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Conversations with two of Greater Houston's newest elected leaders, a new municipal court program helps those who can't afford to pay fines, writer Cole Brown discusses his search for Black identity, and the Houston Open gets underway with limited fans.
Election 2020
With Tom Ramsey Win, Harris County Dems Fail To Gain Commissioners Court Supermajority
Posted on · Democrats already had a 3-2 majority on the court, but a minority of commissioners can still block legislation in extraordinary circumstances.
Harris County
Harris County Cuts Property Tax Rate By 2%
Posted on · The move will slightly offset higher tax bills due to rising property appraisal values.
Election 2020
Harris County Dems Could Gain Commissioners Court Supermajority In Seat Long Held By GOP
Posted on · Republican Spring Valley Village Mayor Tom Ramsey is facing former Houston mayor chief of staff Michael Moore, a Democrat, in a battle to succeed retiring Commissioner Steve Radack.
Election 2020
Houston-Area And Statewide Primary Election Runoff Report
Posted on · Winners from Tuesday's runoff will go on to the November general election.