Government
BY SHAWN ARRAJJ, MELISSA ENAJE & CASSANDRA JENKINS
Wellness on Wheels dates announced A free mobile health program is coming to every Harris County precinct this year offering communities in need with various services, including fresh food boxes from locally sourced family-owned farms and preventive mammograms. Attendees will also have access to free dental screenings and vaccinations. Pet owners will also be able to bring their pets for vaccinations and microchipping. Dates to know While the Precinct 2 event took place March 9, locations for other precincts are still to be determined.
Primary results set stage for November election Following primary elections March 5, races have been set for several elected seats covering the Bel- laire, Meyerland and West University Place areas. The big picture In primary elections, candidates compete within the Democratic and Republican parties to deter- mine who will represent each party on Election Day in November. In races where no candidate received more than 50% of the votes, the top two candidates will compete in May 28 runoffs. Some local races for U.S. Congress and Texas Senate are headed to runoffs, including Senate District 15, where democrats Molly Cook and Jarvis Johnson will compete. In Harris County, Democrat Sean Teare will face Republican Dan Simons for district attorney in November, while incumbent Democrat Ed Gonzalez will face Republican Mike Knox for sheriff.
Bellaire postpones vote on tree rules Bellaire City Council members postponed voting on an ordinance March 4 that would revise the city’s tree protection policy. Current situation According to the council agenda, the primary issue with the city’s existing ordi- nance is that trees on residential property are not protected unless there is a permit or active construction. A proposed amendment would eliminate that loophole and change language that allows trees to be cut down between the time a property is purchased and when a property owner seeks a permit for development. At a future meeting, the Council will debate key policy questions, including whether the city should regulate trees on property that is not subject to construction.
Master plan approved for lynching memorial site Harris County commissioners approved the master plan Feb. 27 for an area in downtown Houston that will be redeveloped into Remem- brance Park—a dedicated space where residents and visitors can commemorate the actions and struggles of those who fought for social justice. One of the park’s main focal points in the 7 6 4 5 Remembrance Park Master Plan
Results breakdown
Winner
Headed to runoff
82.4% Lizzie Fletcher 17.6% Pervez Agwan U.S. House of Representatives, District 7, Democrat 17.2% Tina Blum Cohen: 15.8% Carolyn B. Bryant 40.5% Kenneth Omoruyi U.S. House of Representatives, District 7, Republican
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master plan will be four markers recognizing four African-American men who were lynched in Harris County between 1890-1928, according to Harris County Precinct 1’s website. The big picture Precinct 1 officials said the cost of the project will be determined once construction bids are taken in 2025. The project will be funded by regional park bonds, mobility funds and general funds, officials said. While the project is currently in the design phase, officials said it is anticipated to take at least four years, with completion projected for 2029.
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26.5% Caroline Kane
Texas Senate, District 15, Democrat
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10.7% Michelle Anderson Bonton 10.5% Alberto “Beto” Cardenas 6.2% Karthik Soora 15.8% Todd Litton 20.6% Molly Cook
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5 Art pavilion 6 Heritage garden 7 Canopy walk
Initiative markers 2 Community welcome center 3 Reflection pool 4 Performance space
• Precinct 1: June 8 • Precinct 3: Aug. 3 • Precinct 4: Dec. 7
36.2% Jarvis D. Johnson
NOTE: THE FULL LIST OF PROPOSED PARK FACILITIES CAN BE FOUND ON COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA DOCUMENT/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: FIND MORE LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS AT COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM
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