If youre the party thats trying to gain power, all your emphasis is on getting those folks elected, Cross said. 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. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. He joined the Hearst Austin bureau in 2021 after nearly three years as a City Hall reporter for the Chronicle and a prior stint covering Bexar County for the Express-News. Houston, Texas 77020 Houston's Leading Black News & Information Source. She grew up in Boston and studied nonfiction writing and history at Dartmouth College. These privileged few can avoid paying their fair share while middle class families shoulder more and more of the tax burden. Republicans are certainly going to go after Preisident Biden and VP Harris, so Odus is going to have to combat that continually, Cross said. 20162023Harris County Democratic Party, 4619 Lyons Ave The results will be audited by both TDP and the candidates representatives to verify the outcome. Thats why Democrats across the country, including in Harris County, have led the fight to decriminalize marijuana. Evbagharu (Eh-va-GHA-ro), 28, who currently serves as a Texas House of Representatives chief of staff, is the youngest person and the first African American to hold the position, the party said in the release. 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Jaime also served as an aide to legendary South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn. View all News, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Defender Juneteenth Faith Leaders Breakfast, Jamarr Brown and Odus Evbagharu, new leaders in Texas Democratic Party politics, Harris County Democratic Chair, John Berhman, resigns after racist email against Nigerian candidates, Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg launches 2022 election investigation. Only currentPrecinct Chairs may nominateand elect a Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party at the March 19, 2023 CECmeeting. Evbagharu said he also wants the party to be more aggressive in lobbying elected officials including Democrats on policy and issues, a role that traditionally has been left to activists and advocacy groups instead of the formal party apparatus. 1,142 Donors 108,574 Doors Knocked 541,424 Phone Calls 679,200 Texts Sent All the latest: View all News, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. 3103, 83rd Leg., R.S. Your subscription will be migrated over. H.B. Our current school finance system is broken. We believe that your life shouldnt be thrown off course by a marijuana charge. ", Odus Evbagharu Jennifer Halvorson [5] Background [ edit] Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. We need Galveston County, we need Brazoria, we need Waller, we need Fort Bend, which is turning blue if not already blue. **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. 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. 142 talking about this. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). [4] Evbagharu replaced Lillie Schechter, who served as HCDP Chair between 2017 and 2021. "We may be on the brink of being able to break through and win county-wide in an off-year election," he said. Welcome!! [1] Evbagharu also serves as Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal. Evbagharu moved to America with his family when he was five years old and Houston when he was 10. An account was already registered with this email. Odus Evbagharu, 28, the new Harris County Democratic Party chair is the partys first Black chair and the youngest person to hold the position. County Chair Sheila Gilbert PO Box 563 , Jacksonville, AL 36265 Meeting Time & Place 3rd Thursday at Headquarters 6:30 pm 812 Noble Street Website Email (256) 403-1449 Chambers County County Chair Johnnie M. Sutton AL Meeting Time & Place Contact for meeting schedule. We want to foster conversation and highlight the intersection of race, identity and culture in one of America's most diverse cities. We adhere to the affirmation of the Declaration of Independence that life is an unalienable right. 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Check out the site that @genzforchange made to spread the truth about what voter suppression really looks like in T https://t.co/oE0cAtGIS6. It leaves our schools - urban, rural and suburban - underfunded, threatening the livelihoods of the next generation. A San Antonio native, he is a die-hard Spurs fan and avid runner. It was the star power of Beto that really helped turn out the vote. County and Precinct Chairs 3/1/2023 5:48:41 AM. Any time you put your name on the ballot, you're in contention, Evbagharu said. State of Housing: Affordability, Economic Segregation & Flooding inhibiting progress. Show chairs of: Both Parties Democratic Party only Republican Party only. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. (3) considering and acting upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting. 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. Schechter won a majority of the votes with 190 counted. The 30-year-old. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. Abbott attacks diversity hiring, Biden launches all-out defense of the programs, Rep. Joaquin Castro diagnosed with cancer, undergoes surgery, Texas House Speaker appoints committee for gun legislation, Santa Fe families still denied video, records from 2018 shooting, Hill Country Republican seeks to ban voting on college campuses, Three misleading statements in Gov. On June 27, 2021, Evbagharu was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party in Harris County, Texas the third largest county in the U.S. [3] He is the youngest and the first Black chair of the Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP). 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. The information displayed here is collected pursuant to Tex. Participants may submit questions before the meeting addressed to kylie@harrisdemocrats.com. Our party is continuing a trend of electing young progressives to lead in Houston and Harris County. The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. III, 7 and 8 and Art. Join our Team HCDP as a Precinct Chair, volunteer to call voters, knock doors, become a fellow, or join our leadership academy. 63 Likes, 1 Comments - Harris County Democratic Party (@harriscodemocrats) on Instagram: "HCDP Chair Odus Evbagharu today announced his intent to leave the position on Feb. 28, 2023." This evenings vote used a ranked-choice system and was administered in accordance with the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) rules and monitored by HCDP, TDP and candidates campaign representatives. As our newly elected party chair, Odus has what it takes to make sure the party continues to grow and be the best Democratic party we can be in the Deep Blue Heart of TexasI wish him much success during his term, Schechter said. 713-802-0085. Abbott attacks diversity hiring, Biden launches all-out defense of the programs. So we should be focused on the priorities that will be directly impacting Texans lives now and not worry about appeasing a former president who caused an insurrection on January sixth. And I don't want to oversimplify it, I don't want to say there weren't other factors. The Harris County Democratic Party announced Thursday evening that Odus Evbagharu (Eh-va-GHA-ro) was elected party chair and will fulfill the unexpired term of Lillie Schechter, who stepped down June 16th after four years of service. Houston, Texas 77020 We will fight any and all attempts by Republicans to take us back to the injustice of the pre-ACA healthcare system. 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 also believe that no one who works full-time should live in poverty. An Economy that Works for Everyone Our tax system is rigged in favor of big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent. Nominations to be the Chair must be made by precinct chairs during the meeting. Harris County, home of the Harris County Republican Party and 4.5 million residents from diverse backgrounds, is the third largest county in the country and the largest urban area in the State of Texas. To that end, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. Harris County Young Democrats president James Burnett released a statement. Official Facebook Page of the Harris County Democratic Party. The Kinder Institute for Urban Research recently released its second State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report. Until now, Democrats were not in much of a position to do that, Cross said. But thanks to a good public school education, the love of his family, and the support of his community, Jaime was able to earn a scholarship to Yale University and attend Georgetown Law. Lewis has also completed his filing as a candidate for HCDP chair on the April 2012 primary ballot. Odus Evbagharu has led the party since 2021. The next Harris County Democratic party chair election will be held 20 days after the summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. In accordance with Texas Election Code 171.025 and Texas Democratic Party Rules Art. Heres what you need to know. He says the recent visit by former President Trump to the border with Governor Abbott was a misplaced priority. "The claim that there was, like, thousands and thousands of people who were disenfranchised, there's no . Lindsay Ellis covers higher education at the Houston Chronicle, where she has worked since August 2016. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. Journalist, meteorologist, community leader and volunteer. You have to actually play the game. Schechter said Sunday that the party must immediately begin recruiting and training candidates to run in 2018. The results are not encouraging. 20162023Harris County Democratic Party, 4619 Lyons Ave DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. You can see the generational wealth numbers of about 180 thousand dollars of assets for White families and about 20 thousand dollars for Black families so those differences are driven by the home ownership opportunities that were created about 100 years ago. But when we build from the bottom up and around these coalitions that are disenfranchised, that are marginalized, that are voiceless, we all win. Evbagharu says he will also push to make a prime example is a focus on what Texans need. He and his family moved to Cypress from Indiana when Evbagharu was 10, and they have lived there since. Join our Team HCDP as a Precinct Chair, volunteer to call voters, knock doors, become a fellow, or join our leadership academy. The chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party on Wednesday announced that he would step down at the end of February. Florida Democrats fight to reclaim political relevance. He will fulfill the unexpired term of Lillie Schechter, who stepped down June 16 after four years of service. Let's turn Texas blue y'all! When we do that, we all win, he said. 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. I am humbled and overwhelmed. Harris County Democrats Choose Party Chair, State of Housing Report shows much progress is needed. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Report: Houston ranked No. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Jaime knows what its like for a family to have to choose between paying the electric bill and putting food on the table, and what it feels like to go to sleep in a home with no heat, because the power was shut off. We think that the bathroom you decide to use and the person you choose to marry should be up to you, not the government. Julian Gill is a reporter for the Houston Chronicle. Trickle down anything has never worked and never will work. Evbagharu, who is currently serving as a Texas House of Representatives Chief of Staff, was sworn in by Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. The Democratic Party believes in liberty. In Houston, Evbagharu grew up in the suburbs of Cypress and attended school in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. He was sworn in by Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. See more on this weeks Houston Newsmakers EXTRA. Lillie did a good job of building a great foundation. [6] He joined the Chronicle in 2018 after two years at the Denton Record-Chronicle, where he covered police and county government. We define liberty by what you can do, not by what you can keep others from doing. The vote on Sunday used a ranked-choice system and was administered in . Precinct chairs seeking other information about the meeting may also contact harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com or by phone at 713-802-0085. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. Copyright 2023 DNC Services Corporation All rights reserved. (2013). Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10AMuntil 4PMat(713) 802-0085,oremail us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. In 2013, Jaime was elected the first African American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, a position he held until 2017, when he was appointed by DNC Chair Tom Perez as an Associate Chair of the DNC. He is the youngest and first African American to be elected as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party but Odus Evbagharu is not allowing either one of those groundbreaking accomplishments to get in the way of what he hopes to accomplish. 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. Evbagharu worked for the Harris County Democratic Party between 2017 and 2018, first as a Communications Fellow, then as Communications Director and Candidate Coordinator. Dont miss out! Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. CNN . Harris County missed 10,000 mail-in ballots, the latest reported 2022 primary snafu Paul DeBenedetto March 7, 2022 elections administrator Harris County Democratic Party Harris County. He said he also hopes to attract a state or national Democratic Party convention to Harris County, a goal that could become easier if more of the Houston region becomes bluer. Although the ACA has insured nearly 20 million more people since the law went into effect, its not enough. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. 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. This Group is formulated for HCDP Precinct Chairs to share ideas, concerns and issues concerning the Harris County Democratic Party. I'm not afraid to say that out loud polling accuracy, targeting, who we talk to and not just making assumptions.. With more than 4.5 million residents, Harris County, Texas, is the third most populous county in the U.S. Houston, is the fourth largest and most diverse city in the nation. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. We need southeast Texas to be strong.. Precinct chairs with disabilities or otherwise needing assistance participating in the meeting may contact ashton@harrisdemocrats.com or call 713-802-0085 for such assistance. It's great that Harris County's always at the forefront, but we need Montgomery County, we need to at least cut margins there, Evbagharu said. 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Entdecke 1971 Pressefoto Bill Williams, demokratischer Vorsitzender von Harris County, hlt Papiere. And theres no doubt that part of the success in Harris County in 2018 was part of Beto (ORourke) being at the top of the ticket. The next HCDP Party Chair election will be held 20 days following the Summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. 430 South Capitol Street Southeast Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel said both parties had been asked by Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria to keep further discussions on polling locations confidential. Our tax system is rigged in favor of big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent. 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. A precinct chair with the Harris County Democratic Party has resigned after sending an email last week criticizing local party members of Nigerian descent and questioning their loyalty. The Harris County Democratic Party on Sunday elected Odus Evbagharu as its new chair, according to a news release. Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email. Odus Evbagharu (top) was elected Sunday as the first African-American to serve as Harris County Democratic Party Chair, according to a news release. Lillie Schechter will replace Lane Lewis, who resigned in February after about five years of service. *Questions concerning this process can be addressed by calling the party office at 713-802-0085. Evbagharu attributed the Democrats underperformance in part to their reluctance to campaign in person during the coronavirus pandemic. 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. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Heading into the Saturday chair vote, either Fried and Taddeo appear to be the likely pick. Visit the Action Center for all the ways to get involved. Odus Evbagharu, 28, the new Harris County Democratic Party chair is the party's first Black chair and the youngest person to hold the position. Party nominee for a particular office, you must file an application (PDF) for a place on the ballot with the county or state party chair, as appropriate (see chart). 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. If you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. The Office of the Secretary of State does not . Report: Houston is the No. supporting Evbagharu and Harris County Democratic Party executive director Delilah Agho-Otoghile. 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. Evbagharu will serve as party chair through Summer 2022. Show your support of the Democratic Party by donating any amount and when you do, you will receive your Official 2023 DNC Membership Card. Evbagharu was born in London, England, to Nigerian-born parents, Felix and Patience Evbagharu. 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. This political blog is also not part of the Harris County Democrats Association formed in 1953 by Mrs. Frankie Randolph and later led by Chair Woman Billie Carr. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. He will serve the remainder of retiring chair Gerry Birnberg's term. Bradshaw H Grady Library, Valley, AL Cherokee County County Chair Johnny Roberts Changes are coming, but the goal is the same well be working hard to elect Democrats to impact communities and fight for Texans, Evbagharu. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. (Section 172.022, Texas Election Code). Persons seeking to be selected as the chair cannot self-nominate themselves (unless they happen to be a precinct chair). "It's not about me; it's for a greater good," she said, hugging her granddaughter after the results came in Sunday. (Lindsay Ellis / Houston Chronicle), Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Oops! Harris County Democratic Party Chair Odus Evbagharu also disputed the GOP's assertions. Johnson said her voters were "not spoilers" and said they will continue to support the party's organizational efforts. He attended the University of Houston and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science in 2018. The local party comes off sweeping success in the 2016 election, winning every countywide position on the ballot. Evbagharu, who is currently serving as a Texas House of Representatives Chief of Staff, was sworn in by Texas Democratic [] Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password. The ACA stopped the inhumane practice of lifetime caps on care and insurance companies denying coverage or charging higher premiums for preexisting conditions like diabetes or even pregnancy. Silvia Mintz* The purpose of the Steering Committee meeting is to adopt rules and agenda for the March 19, 2023, meeting of the Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee, to elect a new county chair to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of County Chair Odus Evbagharu and to consider such other business as may come before the Steering Committee. ! As Democrats, we believe that it shouldnt matter whether youre a mechanic, a cashier or a CEO - your child deserves access to a top quality public education. III(E)(5)(a), we hereby designate Rose Salas, Democratic chair of Harris County Election Precinct 575, to serve as Temporary Chair to call the meeting to order and to preside until the permanent Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party is elected by the Committee. Jaime and his wife Marie live in Columbia, South Carolina, where they raise their two young sons. The HCDP Steering Committee will meetto set proceduresfor the conduct of the election (such as length and order of nominating speeches and speeches in support of candidates). We have to make it a habit to engage our electeds in D.C., in Austin, here in Houston at county Commissioners Court, City Hall and school boards, Evbagharu said. The disenfranchised , marginalized and voiceless. We also believe that every student who is willing and able should have the opportunity to obtain a college degree, certificate or technical training without being saddled with debt. Comal County Democratic Party Meeting March 8, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1592 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA CEC Monthly Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. Every action you take makes a big difference. Both are well-known statewide and have racked up . A meeting of the Steering Committee will take place via Zoom on February 28 at 6:30 PM. 12 pick, A new musical spotlights a Texas bank-robbing legend, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. Six candidates ran for the position, the most to pursue the county party office in 15 years. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. 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 to info@harrisdemocrats.com or by mail actually received, or in person delivery, to the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters, 4619 Lyons Ave., Houston, Texas 77020. 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. 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. The Kinder Institute for Urban Research recently released its second State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report. Paid for by the DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (202) 863-8000. We've got to do better with our messaging, and our data's got to be better as a party. Our office is openMonday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. We cannot do it alone. 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