Julie Bray Patterson, Michele Garcia Bexar County Judge Trish DeBerry Throughout this process, we should prioritize the needs of the average taxpayer and homeowner. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Lisa Uresti-Dasher, Carlos Quezada(i) Although the Bexar Appraisal District is not a county department, we need to partner with them to ensure that our homeowner appraisals are fair and equitable so that property owners arent taxed out of their homes. Sakai, 67, said Bexar County needs a leader with experience and knowledge of the justice system to get the courts hearing cases again after the pandemic and improve jail and judicial services. The answer to our appraisal system lies in Austin and we should be gearing our local legislative agendas to advocate for true property valuations and protection of personal property rights. 100% remote. .candidate:last-child { He is running to end divisive rhetoric and lists 13 policy priorities, including affordable housing and border security, according to his website. She is a member of the Bexar County Child Welfare Board. Former state Sen. Pete Flores, who served from 2018 to 2021, is trying to make a comeback in a new district after losing his 2020 re-election campaign. Bexar County Judge - Democrat Ina Minjarez - 27,025 Peter Sakai - 37,362 U.S. Representative District 28 - Democrat Jessica Cisneros - 22,517. Passed Texas Bar in 2000. A judge who stands behind our officers and allows them to do their jobs. First step: form a After Action Committee to look with a surgical eye on infrastructure breakdowns and opportunities. Three primary issues loom above the rest for DeBerry: rising property taxes, county jail infrastructure and the crisis of domestic violence. When's my deadline? We aim to have reports online within 48 hours of filing whenever possible. As we learned during the pandemic, the trails also provided a return to normalcy for residents and an outlet for their health and mental well-being. .votebox-scroll-container { What three issues do you consider to be most pressing for Bexar County and how would you address them? 2023 Nonprofit journalism for an informed community. The winner will face Republican nominee Misty Spears, who was unopposed in the primary. } judgescottwalker.com, michael@votedrstevens.com Peter Sakai and Ina Minjarez advanced to a runoff. } Investing in our detention officers and deputies is critical. background-color: #f4f4f4; Nonprofit journalism for an informed community. Trish DeBerry defeated Nathan Buchanan in the Republican primary for Bexar County Judge on March 1, 2022. He is the owner of a construction company. A native east-sider, Calverthas represented Precinct 4 since 2015, becoming the youngest and first Black representative on the Bexar County Commissioners Court. We were able to lower the taxation rate, but we must ensure property valuations are fair and reasonable and represent the accurate value of a citizens home. How to run for office | Whoops! 210-724-0505 Former ACLU attorney from Brownsville whose campaign is focused on health care, voting rights and reproductive rights. Veronica Legarreta, Milton Fagin larryrickettsforcountycommissioner.com. Candidate information comes from Texas Secretary of State data, the candidates and other sources. overflow: hidden; Source1Source2. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. There were no incumbents in this race. We dont need to spend money on mass vaccination clinics either. Sylvia Ruiz, Joseph P. Appelt Contact our sales team. You may make your request by E-filing, Mail or in person. color: #6db24f; .race_header.libertarian { County Clerk's webpage for marriage information, Jury Services webpage for more information. I am a 38-year-old San Antonio native, and my background is in law enforcement. height: 56px; Marquez lives in El Paso and works at a nonprofit as a policy fellow. Focusing on talent acquisition will decrease a devastating issue with overtime and deputy morale. We must fully fund the judicial system to remove any backlogs and bring justice to all victims. economic development across all sectors of the county through advanced job training and workforce development, including the development of technology and cyber sectors. Both entrances are ADA accessible. Shannon Salmn. Trish DeBerry is a public relations executive and has been the Precinct 3 county commissioner since January of 2021. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { (210) 527-7400 Visit our voting page to learn how to vote on or before Election Day. Minjarez, 46, said she wants to promote educational opportunities to break cycles of intergenerational poverty while providing meaningful tax relief and addressing stress on roads and other infrastructure caused by rapid growth. overflow-y: auto; And finally, a third step should focus on enhancing communication platforms. 210-777-2766 They have shut down our businesses, our churches, our childrens schools and have implemented executive orders which have all proven to be disastrous! "Homelessness is still a chronic issue. Bexar County Judge Candidate Votes % Peter Sakai (D) 301,728 57% Trish DeBerry (R) 207,569 39% 100% of Precincts Reporting (302 / 302) View All Candidates Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All. aaron4tx.com, votelujan@gmail.com I do believe Bexar County needs to invest in capital projects. Beckley and Collier are competing in the runoff for a chance to face Republican powerhouse Lt. Gov. Michele Garcia Underlying each issue is the realization that continued success means we work in coalition and partnership with local entities, nonprofits, neighborhoods and the broader community. The county created the venue tax, which paid for the AT&T Center, Mission Reach and parks throughout our community. margin-bottom: 4px; Sakai told KENS 5 that, if chosen to lead the county, he'll continue to bring innovative solutions to improve the court system. height: 100%; .non_result_row div { Bexar County also contains a county court and the following judicial districts: District 37, District 45, District 57, District 73, District 131, District 144, District 150, District 166, District 175, District 187, District 224, District 225, District 226, District 227, District 285, District 288, District 289, District 290, District 379, The winner will face the Republican nominee, former County Commissioner Trish DeBerry, in the Nov. 8 general election. } float: left; I have the proven experience to build on the momentum and solid foundation Judge Wolff has laid. With how much we are spending in overtime each month, we can easily give the deputies a good pay raise, which will give us a higher retention rate and will help fill the 230 empty positions we currently have. Two Republicans and four Democrats are facing off in the March 1 primary in a bid to replace Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, who has held the office since 2001. marclahood.com, info@trish4judge.com The appraisal value definitely needs to be lowered in Bexar County! 469-247-2360 We are spending millions in overtime at the jail. font-size: 1.25em; Incumbent Joe Gonzales defeated Marc LaHood in the general election for Bexar County District Attorney on November 8, 2022. top: 0px; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Misty Spears advanced from the Republican primary for Bexar County District Clerk on March 1, 2022. On the Republican side, Garcia and Whitten are vying for the GOP nomination as the party tries to prove it can flip a longtime blue district in South Texas. font-weight: bold; Incumbent Lucy Adame-Clark defeated Rachel Cavazos in the Democratic primary for Bexar County Clerk on March 1, 2022. He said we now have an Asian-American Mayor & County Judge. Yolanda Uresti, Robert Tejeda(i) How do I obtain a certified copy of a document? 210-706-0204 Absolutely! 830-267-9623 A primary runoff was scheduled for May 24, 2022. Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. MEET THE CANDIDATE: Election 2022 | Ina Minjarez says her time as Texas House rep has prepared her for the role of Bexar Co. judge. The March 1 primaries for Bexar County judge feature four Democrats and two Republicans seeking to replace Nelson Wolff as the countys chief executive. Christine Vasquez Hortick is a candidate for Judge for the 225th District Court in Bexar County, Texas. Completely revamping the county appraisal system. background-color: #6db24f; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Rose Sosa, Joel Perez infrastructure to develop/support new strategies to relieve roadway congestion and promote multi-modal transportation county-wide. Please Note: These online reports are provided as a convenient way to view these reports - the absence of a report on this website does not necessarily mean that the report was not filed. background-color: #6db24f; .inner_percentage.Republican { Source. Among his priorities, Coyle emphasizes repealing all COVID-era policies enacted by county leaders, abolishing property taxes and ending the drug war in Bexar County. I will collaborate with the Bexar County Sheriffs office to assist in building a stronger agency with a focus on recruitment and retention. z-index:1; Come Jan. 1, he will be the first new leader of the Bexar County Commissioners Court since Nelson Wolff won the seat in 2000. 210-227-6228 Other areas of focus in his campaign include alleviating road congestion and bridging the digital divide. .votebox_bp_logo { 100San Antonio, TX 78207, Phone: 210-335-VOTE (8683)FAX: 210-335-0850 (Voter Registration)FAX: 210-335-0371 (Elections). #240San Antonio, TX 78216, Volunteer for Committee or Non-Committee work, RPBC Volunteer Opportunites on SignUpGenius. votevalenzuela.com, dp@daphnepreviti.com Now she's hoping to implement that skill as Bexar County judge. The top three issues to focus on in my first year as county judge will be: Are you interested in continuing Bexar Countys spending on capital projects? He is an amateur triathlete, enjoys playing and watching soccer, traveling and hanging out with his wife. } Folks on a fixed income are having a hard time paying those taxes and are having to move out of their homes. Recognizing the traditions and teachings of Jewish people and members of other faiths must be allowed, so why do some people deny this? Our infrastructure across the county is aging and presents potential public safety hazards. padding-bottom: 0px; Our deputies are the lowest paid in the state (per capita) and that needs to change. millerfortexas.com, wayne@christianfortexas.com Next, there should have never been mask mandates or fines to businesses for not complying with the mandate. display: block; Leading up to that point, KENS 5 is going straight to the candidates to learn more about their priorities, their backgrounds and their goals as Bexar County judge, if they're selected by voters to lead them. Republican Trish DeBerry, who served as Precinct 3s county commissioner until stepping down to run for county judge, faces Nathan Buchanan in the primary. MEET THE CANDIDATE: Election 2022 | Ivalis Meza Gonzalez hopes to channel experience as mayoral chief of staff in Bexar County's top position. Bexar County believes all citizens are served by government transparency and is making these reports available online not only to comply with the law, but to go beyond the requirements and provide information to the public in a timely manner and an easily accessible format. Bexar County to add more polling locations, judge rules. Bexar County Judge Democratic candidate and former District Judge Peter Sakai answers questions from the media during during his campaign watch party at Tony G's Soul Food in San. } } As previously stated, citizens and government need to work together to prevent homeowner / property taxes from rising further. If you use assistive technology (such as a Braille reader, a screen reader, or TTY) and the format of any material on this Web site interferes with your ability to access information, please, Search Candidate Campaign Finance Reports. letter-spacing: .04em; Dan Patrick in the general election. www.facebook.com/www.keepjudgewolff/, jason.garrahan@gmail.com if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Throughout the past two years we have seen the strength of our community and the compassion of our neighbors. Graduate of the University of Notre Dame and St. Marys University School of Law. mcqueenforcongress.com, info@gregabbott.com padding-bottom: 7px; Please reload the page and try again. Disclosure: Ina Minjarezs husband, Leo Gomez, sits on the San Antonio Reportsboard of directors. As the next county judge, I will fight hard to bring the appraisal value back down so we can start paying less in taxes. www.facebook.com/JacksonCC6, ashley@fosterlawcenter.com carlosantoniomcfighter.com, htmcc@msn.com Please reload the page and try again. color: #0645ad; The property appraisal/valuation system is broken. dawnbuckingham.com, campaign@millerfortexas.com How do I check if I'm registered to vote? He has twice run for the 15th Congressional District, which stretches from the San Antonio area to the southern border. The sitting Texas Land Commissioner and son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush has highlighted a need to improve border security and human trafficking prosecution. Below are the results from the two races. If someone wants to go and receive any vaccine, that is up to the individual, their family and their doctor. After serving for more than a quarter of a century as a San Antonio-area judge in the traditional courtroom sense, Peter Sakai is now seeking to become a judge of a different sortas the head of the Bexar County Commissioners Court. www.facebook.com/FormerJudgeBobBehrens, votewolff@gmail.com The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Bexar County District Clerk on March 1, 2022. padding-bottom: 5px; Senior Reporter Iris Dimmick covers public policy pertaining to social issues, ranging from affordable housing and economic disparity to policing reform and workforce development. } } Ballotpedia researches issues in local elections across the United States, but information availability is a challenge for us in many areas. What are some lessons Bexar County should learn in response to the coronavirus pandemic, whether its in the area of public health, coordination with state agencies, or determining how to spend federal relief funds? Yes. @KENS5 pic.twitter.com/ygUkl8rR0J, Taking the stage at his watch party around 8:40 p.m., Sakai declared: "What a wonderful night. Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Julie Bray Patterson position: relative; Kolten Parker, Digital Executive Producer. The trail system has provided our community an amazing outlet for our children and families. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { Wolff, a Democrat who has held the position for more than two decades, announced in October that he would not seek reelection. DeBerry raised $31,500 and had a balance of $81,254 andBuchanan raised $550 and had a balance of $172. Sakais campaign reported $299,066 cash on hand as of Dec. 31. .votebox-results-cell--number { padding-bottom: 3px; The most recent campaign finance reports showed Sakai continued to be the top fundraiser in the race, raising $135,605 from Jan. 1 through Jan. 20. 512-466-8547 padding-top: 5px; Ina Minjarez, a licensed attorney for over 20 years and former prosecutor, has served as a state representative for House District 124 on the near West Side since 2015. Our county government needs to take a step back and start letting individuals make their own choices without trying to sway them a certain way. .race_header { #kens5 pic.twitter.com/Tugr6JLPti, He went on to thank his family and campaign team for their support, and promised to work on initiatives responding to Bexar County's "unprecedented growth.". Yes. font-size: 12px; kyle@kylefor20.com .inner_percentage.Libertarian { If our tax dollars paid for it, we dont need to be taxed to use it! margin:0; chiproy.com, info@tonygonzalesforcongress.com Westley is a pastor and the historian for the Texas Republican Party. Grant Moody defeated Susan Korbel in the special general election for Bexar County Commissioners Court Precinct 3 on November 8, 2022. Since he is in charge of this, I will work directly with the sheriff to investigate these issues to determine exactly what needs to be done to rectify this situation. Appointment of Treasurer Simultaneously, we should incentivize property improvements, redevelopment, as well as new developments. The jail needs a complete review and upgrade of financial accountability and leadership. background-color: #003388; Her platform includes health care for all and raising the minimum wage to $15. Families can access these trailways and the connecting parts at no cost. } padding-left: 16px; Over in Precinct 4, Democrat Tommy Calvert fended off Larry Ricketts for another term on the commissioners court. Find out which precinct you live in here. .non_result_row { Republicans McQueen and Rodriguez are competing in the runoff for the Republican nomination in this safely blue district. width: 100%; Secure access to highspeed internet connectivity for all and develop and support affordable and quality housing. View a list of current office holders here, Category text-align: center; Dorazio has served as a Republican Party precinct chairman for more than three decades, including a stint as the head of the Bexar County Republican Party from 2017 to 2018. 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