We have to do a better job of getting in there and fighting., More from Jasper Scherer: Houston OKs $8.2B capital improvement plan with initial focus on airport, water system expansions. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. A Houston Chronicle reporter and photographer joined the Northeastern Trail Riders Association to document the highlights and challenges of life on the trail during the group's 108-mile journey to the 2023 Houston New Harris County Dem Chair Evbagharu inherits party in strong position, but threats loom, Black trail riders head to Houston rodeo parade after grueling, joyful 6-day journey, Yainer Diaz becomes first Astros hitter to violate new MLB rules. We define liberty by what you can do, not by what you can keep others from doing. Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email. He is the youngest person and the first African American to hold the position of HCDP Chair. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Harris County Democratic Party Chair Odus Evbagharu also disputed the GOP's assertions. Precinct chairs packed into the IBEW Local 716 building in Shady Acres on Sunday afternoon, cheering loudly after candidates' pledges to bring in new donors and support marginalized groups. Participants may submit questions before the meeting addressed to kylie@harrisdemocrats.com. Changes are coming, but the goal is the same well be working hard to elect Democrats to impact communities and fight for Texans.". Our current school finance system is broken. Harris County Democrats tap new chair in tight race, Lillie Schechter is sworn in as Harris County's Democratic Party chair after a vote by precinct leaders, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Notice of Meeting of Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee, Aplicacin para Cita de Presidente de Recinto, View the 2022 Harris County General Election Results. During the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed the greatest hits of the red meat Tea Party Republican whatever, he said, arguing that the local Democratic Party has a stronger role to play. Both are well-known statewide and have racked up . He has one sister and one brother. Any person interested in being considered for Party Chair at the March 19, 2023, CEC meeting must submit the following information either by email addressed toinfo@harrisdemocrats.comor by mail actually received, or in person delivery, to the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters,4619 Lyons Ave., Houston, Texas 77020. The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. Johnson said her voters were "not spoilers" and said they will continue to support the party's organizational efforts. RT @iamodus_: Everyday is Black history, period. Every action you take makes a big difference. Evbagharu attributed the Democrats underperformance in part to their reluctance to campaign in person during the coronavirus pandemic. supporting Evbagharu and Harris County Democratic Party executive director Delilah Agho-Otoghile. Abbott's school voucher pitch. (Lindsay Ellis / Houston Chronicle), Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Oops! He is the chair of the Harris County Democratic Party in Houston, Texas. Evbagharu moved to America with his family when he was five years old and Houston when he was 10. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. The candidates are listed in the order they applied. Now, Evbagharu is taking over a party that has taken in more than $2.2 million since the start of 2018 double the amount raised during the last comparable three-year period from 2014 to 2016 and overseen countywide sweeps in 2018 and 2020, too. Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. Candidates seeking the nomination of the Democratic or Republican Party must file (1) . Republicans are certainly going to go after Preisident Biden and VP Harris, so Odus is going to have to combat that continually, Cross said. Lane Lewis, Democratic Chair for Senate District 15, was tonight elected the Harris County Democratic Party Chair. 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A provocative look into the lack of racial and gender diversity in broadcast radio ownership, plus how discrimination and the isolation of certain minority groups still exist, Tags Carol Moore Cutting commercial radio Cutting Edge Broadcasting Eddie Robinson FCC i see u News 88.7 FM Nikki Swarn podcasts racism THE DROP. This Group is formulated for HCDP Precinct Chairs to share ideas, concerns and issues concerning the Harris County Democratic Party. Precinct Chairs are an integral part of the political process and I look forward to working with those who supported me and earning the trust of those who didnt, Evbagharu said in the release. "I, Jennifer Halverson, Secretary of the Harris County Democratic Party, having been informed that Odus Evbagharu, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, intends to resign his position as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, effective at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2023, and I, Odus Evbagharu, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, have called, and do hereby notify all Democratic Party Precinct Chairs of each election precinct within Harris County, Texas, of a meeting of the Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee to be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023, commencing at 4:00 p.m., to be conducted virtually, via Zoom, as authorized by Arts. After college, Jaime came back home to Orangeburg to teach at his old high school, then worked to help empower disadvantaged kids to attend college. The Kinder Institute for Urban Research recently released its second State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report. Evbagharu serves on the board of directors for the Texas Freedom Network,[8] on the steering committee for Planned Parenthood Young Leaders, and was formerly a board member of the New Leaders Council. - Task force calls for 'significant increase' in Texas teacher pay to address shortages, - Fired Uvalde ISD police chief Pete Arredondo wins dispute over less-than-honorable discharge, - Gov. Our party is continuing a trend of electing young progressives to lead in Houston and Harris County. The next Harris County Democratic party chair election will be held 20 days after the summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. Precinct Chairs are an integral part of the political process and I look forward to working with those who supported me and earning the trust of those who didnt, Evbagharu said. The Harris County Democratic Party is dedicated to the ideal that everyone deserves an equal shot at life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, regardless of where they come from. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. An Economy that Works for Everyone Our tax system is rigged in favor of big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent. He says the recent visit by former President Trump to the border with Governor Abbott was a misplaced priority. (3) considering and acting upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Harris County Democrats Choose Party Chair (KPRC-Pixabay) He is the youngest and first African American to be elected as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party but Odus. Take it Down: teen tool to remove negative posts, Houston Reads Day sheds light on literacy crisis, Dilbert creator paying for racist remarks, How climate change can impact your finances, Nipsey Hussles convicted killer to be sentenced, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The Kinder Institute for Urban Research recently released its second State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report. Lewis has also completed his filing as a candidate for HCDP chair on the April 2012 primary ballot. Harris County Democrats Choose Party Chair, State of Housing Report shows much progress is needed. Our party is continuing a trend of electing young progressives to lead in Houston and Harris County. Luis Guajardo is the Urban Policy Research Manager and says there are many issues holding back progress including inequalities caused by generations of economic segregation. Evbagharu said even with Democrats recent electoral wins and favorable demographic trends, he considers Republicans a viable threat in 2022 countywide contests. 430 South Capitol Street Southeast Our tax system is rigged in favor of big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent. Although the ACA has insured nearly 20 million more people since the law went into effect, its not enough. Precinct chairs seeking other information about the meeting may also contact harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com or by phone at 713-802-0085. [5] Background [ edit] Harris County Democrats, however, still are smarting from a number of 2020 losses in local elections they had cast as battleground races, including several contests for the Legislature and Congress, along with an open commissioners court seat race. We will fight any and all attempts by Republicans to take us back to the injustice of the pre-ACA healthcare system. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. The next HCDP Party Chair election will be held 20 days following the Summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. He says his initial focus will be on what he calls the DMV. Six candidates ran for the position, the most to pursue the county party office in 15 years. Precinct chairs will receive the information ahead of the meeting by email and it will be available to the public on the Partys website. Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password. We also believe that no one who works full-time should live in poverty. She grew up in Boston and studied nonfiction writing and history at Dartmouth College. And the last time the party took a more aggressive on policy came under Sue Schechter, Lillie Schechters mother, who chaired the party in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Please check your inbox for an authentication link. To become the next Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, an individual mustreceive a vote of a majority of the CEC members (eligible precinct chairs) voting in the election. Jasper Scherer covers Texas politics and government for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. Before his election as chair, he served as the partys communications director and helped lead the partys coordinated campaign on local races in 2018. Evbagharu said the partys strong position, relative to the one inherited by Schechter, means he can be more proactive in sharing resources and information with local Democratic parties in surrounding counties, some of which have made electoral gains in recent elections. 2023 Defender Network 12401 South Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77045 713-663-6996. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. If no candidate receives a majority vote, a runoff election will be held immediately between the two nominees receiving the largest number of votes in the first round of voting. Abbott gets behind plan to cut Texas sales taxes, As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions, As Gov. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. Unlike Republican politicians, Democrats believe in your right to a free and open internet. Our office is openMonday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Now it's our job to build on top of it.. Odus Evbagharu is an American politician. ", Odus Evbagharu Jennifer Halvorson Theres a big target sitting in the White House now, which we havent had in four years. Get the top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. Join our Team HCDP as a Precinct Chair, volunteer to call voters, knock doors, become a fellow, or join our leadership academy. See more on this weeks Houston Newsmakers EXTRA. The chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party on Wednesday announced that he would step down at the end of February. 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By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. Covering 1,778 square miles, Harris County is larger than Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City and . The Precinct Chair is a publicly elected party official, elected by the Democratic voters in a precinct each primary (March of even-numbered years) to a two-year term. The information displayed here is collected pursuant to Tex. [1] Evbagharu also serves as Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal. Abbott gets behind plan to cut Texas sales taxes, - As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions, - As Gov. 12 pick, A new musical spotlights a Texas bank-robbing legend, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. This information is provided by the Republican and Democratic Parties of Texas. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. ! 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