Recently, the Texas Association of Specialty Courts recognized Brad for his work in the community and by the Fort Worth Business Press for his positive and lasting influence on others in the Fort Worth community. For nearly two decades, Brad has worked alongside current judges, prosecutors, and mental health experts to help create and refine a program that gives offenders who suffer from mental health challenges options for rehabilitation. People with different experiences, ideas, life experiences, and business experience," he said. 253.1612 and the Code of Judicial Conduct and does not constitute or imply mutual endorsements of any of the listed candidates or campaigns. Commissioner Precinct 1 - Do you knowwhat the cities of Arlington, Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Burleson, Colleyville, Euless,Fort Worth, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, North Richland Hills, Richland Hill,Southlake and White Settlement have in common? In 2012, Austin College awarded Judge Porter a Presidential Citation for service to his Alma Mater. Actual tax relief from county property taxes. 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. Election Judges areresponsible for assembling their team of workers supervising the Election. People from all over the county. If you havent alreadyagreed to serve as an Election Judge, please consider adding the first Tuesdaysin March and November and the first Saturday in May to your calendar as My day to serve OUR Community.. Tim O'Hare who took over his first meeting as county judge on Tuesday. North Texas Porch Thieves Becoming Bolder, LIVE RADAR: Afternoon Showers Possible, Powerful Storms Forecast for Thursday, Austin Is the No. He also served as Professor David McCords research assistant on criminal law issues. Judge John Chupp grew up in Arlington and is a lifelong resident of Tarrant County. We have to be laser-focused on making sure we can bring down those tax rates and provide efficient service," Ramirez said. We have got to fix the tax base because right now consumers are dying. ", Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Judge Jumes served as an election clerk 4 times and as a Sunday School teacher and deacon. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court held its first meeting of 2023 Tuesday with a newly elected county judge and two new commissioners. Then in May of 2009, John was appointed to be the Judge of the 141st Civil District Court by Governor Rick Perry. The county judge serves as Tarrant Countys chief elected officer for a term of four years, earning an annual salary of over $198,000. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Johnson are not seeking re-election this year. Tarrant County leaders are looking into the countys voting equipment after delays in election results from Tuesdays midterm primaries. All paper files were then scanned and digitized for ease of access for employees and litigants. 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. Both candidates have traded barbs calling the other divisive. GOP was hit with a surprise with O'Hare beating Price. Judge Jumes then attended the University of Texas School of Law in 1996. WFAA has been profiling Republican candidate Tim OHare and Democrat candidate Deborah Peoples in the Tarrant County judge race. 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. Simmons will represent southeastern Tarrant County as Precinct 2 commissioner. Before joining Community Impact in 2021, he worked in hyperlocal journalism for nine years in Central Florida as an editor, sports editor and correspondent. "After much deliberation with fellow leaders, friends, and, most importantly, my family, I have decided that now is the time to prepare for the next chapter of leadership for Tarrant County. OHare and Peoples have both promised to reduce property taxes, but both accuse the other of providing a plan that wouldnt work. She earned her law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1990. As an attorney who has been on both sides of the courtroom and a successful business leader, Brad understands the importance of running an efficient and productive courtroom. North Texas Porch Thieves Becoming Bolder, LIVE RADAR: Afternoon Showers Possible, Powerful Storms Forecast for Thursday, Austin Is the No. 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 He is a graduate of St Thomas High School in Houston, where he grew up. "But it works, because of the relationships that we have one to the other. Roy Charles Brooks, Commissioner Precinct 2 - Republican Tim OHare and and Democrat Deborah Peoples will face each other for Tarrant County judge after they easily won their primaries. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Manny Ramirez, Criminal District Attorney - 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. Judge Allen is honored to serve and continues to strictly interpret the law, never legislate from the bench, and apply the law fairly and equally to all citizens. 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. After college, John attended St. Mary's University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1998. In 2019, she was named a Woman on the Move by Texas Executive Women. Election Day is the first Tuesday in March and November, and the first Saturday in May. 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. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. Four things belong to a judge: To hear courteously; to answer wisely; to consider soberly; and to decide impartially. People with strong ideas, strong opinions, but I think people with good healthy debate and discussion is good for any government entity.". 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. Can we combine duties somewhere else? OHare said. There will be no run-off so the table is set for the Tarrant County judges race. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve my County and to do so alongside my fellow Commissioners. Over the years, Brads work has earned many awards and recognition, including being named a Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, an honor only bestowed upon the top one-third of 1% of all Texas attorneys and rated as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine. OHare, who was the mayor of Farmers Branch before moving to Southlake, has said he wants to cut the Tarrant County tax rate by 20%. 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. "I think it's a strong group. OHare counters that Peoples uses race to be divisive. @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/yx91f7QJdG. Alisa Simmons, Commissioner Precinct 4 - Evan clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia at the U.S. Supreme Court and has dedicated his life to advancing the rule of law at home and abroad. He's done a great job. We want to bring some fiscal restraint in.". If you are notcurrently an Election Judge, I offer a similar challenge to you. Judge Chupp also served as the Chair of the Tarrant County Juvenile Board in 2020. County Judge Glen Whitley, Precinct 2 Commissioner Devan Allen and Precinct 4 Commissioner J.D. Call Tarrant County Elections Early Voting Department [(817) 831-6161] to be added to the potential workers list at least 2 months prior to the election. Matt was asked to join the faculty of the state agency that trains judges and clerks. He is committed to providing all litigants a fair and impartial forum in which allegations of intimate partner violence will be resolved efficiently and justly. Judge Chupp will continue to be constitutional conservative and never legislate from the Bench. Eric Starnes has almost three decades of experience as a criminal justice practitioner. Every effort is made to ensure that information provided is correct. Former Farmers Branch Mayor Tim OHare has also announced a run for the Republican primary, which will be held next March. After spending a year teaching Spanish in California after graduation, Justice Huddle knew it was time to come back home to Texas. 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. He has a background in international manufacturing management and is a serial entrepreneur, having opened several successful businesses. First published on June 8, 2021 / 8:59 AM. All rights reserved, Understanding Severe Weather Thunderstorm Risk Categories, Marginal to High, Following a Delivery Truck? OHare gained notoriety in Tarrant County after founding Southlake Families PAC, a group that embraces Christian and conservative values. As a criminal defense attorney, Randi has continued serving her community by assisting men and women in obtaining help through programs established to combat domestic violence and break the cycle once and for all. 1: 817-884-1337: Carey F. Walker: Judge: County Criminal Court No. His court continuously received accolades for courtesy to all and how well cases were expedited through the court system. Outgoing Tarrant County Judge Whitley was disappointed with the result, tweeting on Mar. Election dates Early voting in Since 2019, Judge Porter has served the citizens of Tarrant County as an associate judge in the 323rd Judicial District Court, Tarrant Countys assigned juvenile court. I think the second piece of it is we need to limit the size of government and I have actually done that before at a government level. Hours of Business: Monday Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. He and his staff amassed an array of resources to encourage and equip even those students who were years behind in academic credits. He has served in numerous community, professional and church leadership positions. ". A Justice of the Peace in Texas does not need to be an attorney, and, like Matt, most are not. Brad serves on the Board of Trustees at All Saints' Episcopal School. His current term ends on January 1, 2027. ad. "County government works," Brooks said. He would be honored to continue to serve the people of Tarrant County as the Government is not the answer to everything, said OHare. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Alisa Simmons, Commissioner Precinct 4 - Tarrant County Races: 2022 Midterm Election Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. As a former division commander at the police department, he led a staff of 18 and managed a $1.6 million budget. The final 2020 Texas election audit is almost done. Doesn't matter what political party you're in, I will you will never hear me say that I don't want to work across the aisle, she said. 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. "I think Tarrant County can set an example for other counties, municipalities, school districts to follow. She told NBC 5 her priorities include affordable housing, mental health services and the Tarrant County Jail. Esto es lo que necesita saber para esta semana. He also oversaw the highest volume Truancy Court in the state. If you need more information, contact Vera Roberts, Election Judge Liaison, at [emailprotected]. 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. 2700 Premier St. | Fort Worth, TX 76111. Johnson are not seeking re-election this year. 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. Tarrant County provides the information contained in this web site as a public service. 2: 817-884-1338: Bob McCoy: Judge: General election for Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare defeated Deborah Peoples in the general election for Tarrant County Judge on November 8, 2022. 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. 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. In Tarrant County, specifically, over the last 4-6 years, they have spent money in county government like wildfire. The County Judge presides over the countys policy-making body, the Commissioners Court. He joined the Tarrant County District Attorneys Office in January of 2017 after retiring from the Euless Police Department with over 23 years of service. Glen Whitley has done just that. Her commitment to efficiency will be invaluable in decreasing docket size, which has grown exceedingly due to county restrictions during the pandemic. Justice Huddle has long been engaged in the community, in bar activities, and mentoring younger lawyers. Judge Christopher Gregory is a lifetime resident of this wonderful community and of Precinct 4. O'Hare proceeded former Tarrant County judge Glen Whitley, who served 26 years on the commissioners court. He was also a two-sport athlete, lettering in both Football and Track at UNT. Manny Ramirez, Commissioner Precinct 1 - The general election for Tarrant County Judge is set for Nov. 8, 2022. We have deaths in that jail that need to be addressed. Among his top priorities, O'Hare said he is focused on how to spend taxpayer dollars more efficiently. However, in any case where legal reliance on information contained in these pages is required, the official records of Tarrant County should be consulted. They're going to have to make a decision on whether they want to keep good, steady leadership focused on all the residents or if we want to see this divisive rhetoric that only focuses on a certain few, said Peoples. He serves as the Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Tarrant County Bar Association and as a Master in the Eldon Mahon Inn of Court. Judge Chupp is married and has 2 daughters. 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. Among her nonlegal pursuits, Justice Kerr is a long-standing board member of St. Peters Classical School in southwest Fort Worth. Randi Hartin is committed to serving her community by upholding the constitutional and statutory integrity of the law. 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. WFAA has been profiling Republican candidate Tim OHare and Democrat candidate Deborah Peoples in the Tarrant County judge race. Many attorneys who appear before him are shocked when they later learn he did not attend law school. People can look at my track record as Tax Accessor and as mayor.. Precinct 1 commissioner Roy Brooks has served for 19 years and said he is confident in the court's ability to work together. You absolutely can spend less money if you bring some strong business mindset, innovation, new ideas, ways of thinking. Click again to reverse the order of the sort. Manny Ramirez, Criminal District Attorney - She is an executive board member of the Texas Center for the Judiciary, an organization dedicated to judicial education throughout the state. "We have to be laser-focused on making sure all of that money is responsibly spent. Many believed her experience would help voters separate her from the other opponents. Tim O'Hare wins GOP Tarrant County judge primary In the Republican race for Tarrant County judge, Fort Worth's longest serving mayor, Betsy Price, went down in He was a trial and appellate prosecutor for 3 years, filing over 85 appellate briefs between January 2001 and July 2002. Everything to her is about race. Peoples, a former AT&T executive who lives in Fort Worth, says the focus should be on reigning in appraisals which impact not just the county taxes but total property taxes. She was also named "Attorney of the Year" by the Fort Worth Paralegal Association. 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