Matt earned an MBA in Management, with High Honors, from Oklahoma City University and a BBA in Finance, cum laude, from the University of Houston. Glen Whitley has done just that. Alisa Simmons, Commissioner Precinct 4 - She was also named "Attorney of the Year" by the Fort Worth Paralegal Association. The Southlake attorney had endorsements from former President Donald Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, and Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn. In 2010, Judge Jumes served as a prosecutor in the United States Attorneys Office. 100 E. Weatherford, Fort Worth, Texas 76196, This page was last modified on February 07, 2023. North Texas Porch Thieves Becoming Bolder, LIVE RADAR: Afternoon Showers Possible, Powerful Storms Forecast for Thursday, Austin Is the No. But the way we fix that Julie, is that we bring more businesses here and businesses that pay good wages so that people can get good jobs and be able to afford good housing, said Peoples. He joined the appellate division of the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney in 2009. Individual homeowners are just being burdened with taxes. Requesting a Proclamation / Resolution / Certificate, Commissioners Court Agenda, Videos, and Minutes, Information on what County Government does (A to Z), Public Information Act | Media Inquiries, County Telephone Operator 7. A graduate of The University of North Texas, Randi began her career in the Arlington and Mansfield school districts, as a teacher and department head. In addition to beingcompensated monetarily for your time, you will have the opportunity to giveback to OUR community. WebElection Judge/Clerk Sign-Up Presiding Judge Responsibilities LOCATION 685 John B. Sias Memorial Pkwy Suite 400 Fort Worth, TX 76134 HOURS 10:00AM 4:00 PM His decisions are based solely on the Rules of Evidence and Procedures established by the great State of Texas. His experience sitting at the counsel table has allowed him to see Court from the litigants perspective. 2700 Premier St. | Fort Worth, TX 76111. As your Justice Judge of Precinct #4, he worked to innovate the court by moving to a paperless and e-file system. Government is not the answer to everything, said OHare. An experienced jurist, Judge Brooke Allen has presided over thousands of bench and jury trials in the areas of estates, guardianship, mental health, and litigation related to estates and guardianship. While working at the Lake Worth Police Department, he received several commendations and was promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant where he served until, he was elected as the Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Judge where he currently serves. Pol. Not only has Judge Chupp served the citizens of Tarrant County for over 13 years as the Judge of the 141st District Court he has continued to educate interns from local high schools, colleges and law schools. As the next judge of County Criminal Court No. This joint campaign activity is authorized by Texas Election Code sec. Steven Ryzewski is the editor for Community Impact Newspaper's Grapevine-Colleyville-Southlake and Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth editions. Beth has over 30 years of family law experience, both before and behind the bench. He is committed to making a difference in the lives of others. All paper files were then scanned and digitized for ease of access for employees and litigants. He also served as Professor David McCords research assistant on criminal law issues. Eric graduated from Texas Wesleyan School of Law in 2006. But O'Hare points to county-wide candidates continuing to win in Tarrant county. She has been board certified in family law since 2004 and has practiced family law for the majority of her legal career. #NEW #TEXAS PRIMARY Major upset in the GOP primary for Tarrant County Judge. Randi Hartin knows what it means to serve in this community. The general election is in November. Paid for by Tarrant County Democratic Party, Dr. Allison Campolo, Chair, not authorized by any candidate or candidates committee. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve my County and to do so alongside my fellow Commissioners. Can we combine duties somewhere else? OHare said. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. Judge Jumes then attended the University of Texas School of Law in 1996. 5. The County Judge is elected to a four-year term as the Chief Political Executive of the county. Not only do I think we are going to go back to winning the top of the ticket, but I think we are going to win it big and then we are going to do things to make sure Tarrant County stays red for many, many years to come, he added. He's done a great job. Regardless of what it will do for my reelection chances, regardless of what the media is going to say, regardless of what the cancel culture mob will say, Im going to do what I think is right.. Evans extensive background in private practice and public service makes him extraordinarily well qualified to serve the people of Texas on their Supreme Court. FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced Tuesday that he will not seek a fifth term in the upcoming 2022 election. His challenge is just asimportant to us today as it was then. He drafted opinions in civil and criminal cases, recommended dispositions at the courts weekly motions docket, and helped prepare the courts justices for oral argument. Tarrant County Elections Administration 2700 Premier St. Fort Worth, TX 76111 Email: ElectionsInfo@tarrantcountytx.gov Phone: 817-831-8683 TDD: 817-759 In 2019, she was named a Woman on the Move by Texas Executive Women. The GOP was hit with a surprise with O'Hare beating Price by more than 28,000 votes. Deborah Peoples, who has previously run for Fort Worth mayor, won the A lifelong Texan who has lived in Tarrant County for more than 25 years, she has forged successful careers in education and law through hard work and a commitment to integrity. O'Hare ( Do we really need to refill this position? He is a judge that follows the law. She earned her law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1990. He is a graduate of St Thomas High School in Houston, where he grew up. The local ISDs filed their cases with him because knew that his focus was on helping students earn a high school diploma so they could begin to build a successful life. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas From the top of the ballot in the race for Texas governor to election for Tarrant County judge, about 25 races later, property taxes and how taxpayer dollars are spent is a critical key issue for voters and candidates. Every effort is made to ensure that information provided is correct. Latest timing, chances. Justice Huddle has long been engaged in the community, in bar activities, and mentoring younger lawyers. Roy Charles Brooks, Commissioner Precinct 2 - There will be no run-off so the table is set for the Tarrant County judges race. NBC 5 political reporter Julie Fine takes a look at what the two candidates hope to accomplish in a county with changing demographics. Election night was a big win for Former Tarrant County Republican Party Chairman Tim OHare. This is about bringing our diverse constituencies together and not continuing to separate us, said Peoples. After operating a successful solo law practice for several years, she was appointed to serve as the Associate Judge in the 324th District Court in Tarrant County in 2006. Election Judges are part of the staff working Election Day Polls at all polling locations. June 8, 2021 / 8:59 AM The judge also serves as the head of emergency management for the County. / CBS Texas. You absolutely can tighten your belts. Roy Charles Brooks, Commissioner Precinct 4 - She is a member of both the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association and was named a 2020 & 2021 Top Criminal Law Attorney, according to Fort Worth Magazine. From 2006-09, he served on the board of the Texas Association of Appellate Court Attorneys, and in 2008 his peers from the states sixteen appellate courts elected him President of that organization. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. County Judge Glen Whitley, Precinct 2 Commissioner Devan Allen and Precinct 4 Commissioner J.D. Justice Rebeca Aizpuru Huddle was appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott in October 2020. @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/yx91f7QJdG. She is an executive board member of the Texas Center for the Judiciary, an organization dedicated to judicial education throughout the state. Six, Randi will strive to manage a court where victims, defendants and attorneys alike will be heard and addressed with dignity and impartiality. She has served as a member of the board of directors of the Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Area Womens Center. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. By NBCDFW Staff Published November 8, (Steven Ryzewski/Community Impact Newspaper). They ALL need Election Judges and Election Clerks. Now they have months to campaign to get ready for November. After Beth Poulos was discharged from the United States Army, she attended the University of Texas in Arlington and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Political Science in 1986. Im confident that on November 8, Republicans are going to sweep Tarrant County, said OHare. Although Brad has always limited his practice to criminal law, his leadership and effective management style have allowed the firm to add additional attorneys that continue to serve our community with expanded practice areas, including family law and child welfare. During law school, he represented the U.T. He also serves alongside law enforcement and other community leaders on the Board of the Tarrant County Reentry Coalition, a nonprofit organization created to help rehabilitated offenders obtain housing, job skills, education, and employment, thereby reducing recidivism. She pushes herself as someone who will represent everyone. Law School in multiple moot court competitions and was a writer for The Review of Litigation, a law journal sponsored by U.T. Judge Jumes has appeared in multiple interviews regarding various criminal law issues in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, NBC5, WFAA Channel 8, and CBS11. Roy Charles Brooks, Commissioner Precinct 4 - To have a Democrat present at eachelection polling center will ensure that each citizen presenting themselves atthe poll to vote is treated fairly without fear of being intimidated. Justice Huddle earned her law degree at the University of Texas School of Law, where she was the recipient of three endowed presidential scholarships and graduated with honors. / CBS Texas. He has successfully prosecuted the worst level of offenders in Tarrant County, including attaining trial convictions against capital murderers, murderers, child rapists, armed robbers, and many other serious offenses. They are among his proudest accomplishments. This is a statewide problem, and we've got to sit down and look at what's happening with these spiraling appraisals.. Matt Hayes served as Justice of the Peace for 8 years in Precinct 7. After college, John attended St. Mary's University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1998. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Many believed her experience would help voters separate her from the other opponents. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the federal courts for the Eastern District of Texas. 253.1612 and the Code of Judicial Conduct and does not constitute or imply mutual endorsements of any of the listed candidates or campaigns. March 2, 2022 / 8:02 AM After attending Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Randi joined the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorneys Office, earning a solid reputation as a prosecutor who stood up for the safety of our community, while fervently seeking truth, justice and fairness. First elected in 2016, Justice Elizabeth Kerr has put her decades of trial and appellate experience to work for the citizens of the 12 counties served by the seven-member Second Court of Appeals, which has its home base in Fort Worth. In the most recent judicial-evaluation poll, Justice Kerr received high marks from the Tarrant County legal community as a fair and impartial judge who writes clear opinions and applies the law thoroughly and properly. Phil Sorrells, Guidelines for Development in Unincorporated Areas, Commissioners Court Agendas and Public Notices, Tarrant County Strategic Governing for Results, Commissioner Precinct 1 - Roy Charles Brooks. 817-884-1111. After his public service as a prosecutor, Brad formed The Clark Law Firm. Soon-to-be former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced her intention to run for Tarrant County Judge. Price, who decided to not run for reelection in Fort Worth, will take a few months to relax and enjoy family time before her campaign for Tarrant County Judge kicks into high gear after Labor Day. Peoples faces an uphill battle to win in a county that has continued to elect Republicans as countywide leaders and facing a candidate who has far outraised her, with donations from statewide police groups and oil industry leaders. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin Hugh School, Justice Huddle earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University. ", Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. It's the appraisal rate. 5:41 PM Feb 10, 2022 CST O'Hare said every meeting he has had thus far with a county staff member or commissioner since the November election has regarded the need to lower property tax rates. Judge Andy Porter received his bachelors degree, cum laude, from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. RELATED: Race for Tarrant Co. Judge: Where the candidates stand on crime, the jail and inclusivity, When you talk to people about, I want to come in and provide real property tax relief, they want to hear about it. Election dates Early voting in Judge Whitley has served as the Tarrant County Judge since 2007, having previously served as a Tarrant County Commissioner since 1997. He also oversaw the highest volume Truancy Court in the state. He graduated from Arlington Lamar High School in 1990. Esto es lo que necesita saber para esta semana. In August of this year he and Debrah celebrated their 25th anniversary. Judge: County Criminal Court No. "You have a mix of young and old and an in-between, probably. Do you knowwhat the cities of Arlington, Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Burleson, Colleyville, Euless, Election Judges areresponsible for assembling their team of workers supervising the Election. There will be no run-off so the table is set for the Tarrant County judges race. Working on Election Day is long and often intense, but very rewarding. He's been a great friend to me and I want to come in and clearly bring some new things to the table but continue some of those too.. It's what's happening with appraisals, she said. Tuesday night Price, a 72-year-old former mayor and Tarrant County Tax Assessor, told CBS 11 News she was surprised. The primary responsibility of the Associate Judge of that Court is to hear initial temporary orders, enforcement actions, protective orders, and all pretrial motions while the District Judge hears primarily final trials. Her love for writing was honed as an English major at Rice University, continued at the University of Texas School of Law, and found fulfillment during many years as an adjunct legal-writing instructor at what is now the Texas A&M School of Law. He now serves as the judge of that court handling all levels of felony cases in Tarrant County. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "I think Tarrant County can set an example for other counties, municipalities, school districts to follow. Judge Mary Tom Cravens Curnutt was raised in Arlington her whole childhood, attended public school and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arlington High School. He went on to graduate with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. WebJudge Jumes served as an election clerk 4 times and as a Sunday School teacher and deacon. He spends time reading the laws to know exactly what is written, as well as studying and understanding the legal concepts that are needed to apply the law. GOP was hit with a surprise with O'Hare beating Price. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. The County Judge presides over the countys policy-making body, the Commissioners Court. As a former division commander at the police department, he led a staff of 18 and managed a $1.6 million budget. Clima en Dallas Fort Worth ahora: Fuertes tormentas posible el jueves. Eric now hopes to use his knowledge, education and experience to serve the citizens of Tarrant County as the next judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. Manny Ramirez, Commissioner Precinct 1 - I think sometimes in government, is you have too many people that don't truly understand whose money it is," he said. 1: 817-884-1337: Carey F. Walker: Judge: County Criminal Court No. We have got to fix the tax base because right now consumers are dying. The State Bar of Texas Family Law Section. Clerks, another type of poll worker, assist the voter as they sign in and cast their vote, and work from 6am-7:30pm or can work partial hours at the discretion of the presiding judge. People with different experiences, ideas, life experiences, and business experience," he said. "I think it's a strong group. Example video title will go here for this video. The current District Judge of the 324th is retiring at the end of this year and Beth is seeking that position on the November, 2022 ballot. She told NBC 5 her priorities include affordable housing, mental health services and the Tarrant County Jail. Roy Charles Brooks, Commissioner Precinct 2 - "I think you have to watch every tax dollar like a hawk. Please click thebutton below and fill out the Election Worker Request form. Eric Starnes has almost three decades of experience as a criminal justice practitioner. While attaining this degree, he served as the President of the YMCA Youth and Government Alumni Association. You absolutely can spend less money if you bring some strong business mindset, innovation, new ideas, ways of thinking. O'Hare is running in a county that flipped to blue for President Biden in 2020, and Former El Paso Congressman Beto ORourke when he ran for U.S. Senate. The Commissioners Court adopts the county budget, sets county and JPS tax rates, oversees building and maintaining county infrastructure, courthouses, jails, and many other functions and agencies in Tarrant County. 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