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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, left, talks to Alexandra del Moral Mealer, a candidate for Harris County Judge, during a meeting with the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at the Houston Chronicle offices in Houston.On Wednesday, the editorial board published its endorsement for Alexandra Mealer for Harris County judge — a tough call for one of the most closely watched races this election season. You all had a lot to say about the endorsement.
The editorial said it would overlook Mealer’s comments on bail reform. They ignore the fact that candidates who express animosity against a major policy important to working-class people, especially African and Latino residents, can say one thing to win votes and then act another way once they have the position they are after. The board is not learning from what Republican Supreme Court nominees did by lying about overturning Roe v. Wade and then axing the policy when they were in power.
Furthermore, the editorial ignored the racist and sexist attacks that Hidalgo has suffered from Republican elected officials and their followers in court, in the media and on the campaign trail. That is a terrible omission that reflects how Latino leaders are treated. What about listening to those of us who want long-term change for Harris County? Those of us who see “public safety” as a comprehensive plan backed by evidence rather than just an increase in police officers whoWhat about listening to experts whose data says increasing the presence of law enforcement inareas helps prevent crime? Hidalgo and Sheriff Gonzalez have already implemented these measures.
,” : I was beyond shocked to read that the Chronicle editorial board endorses Alexandra Mealer over Lina Hildalgo for Harris County judge. You compared Hildago’s public record, not perfect of course but clearly very admirable in terribly difficult times, with Mealer’s plans and intentions.
Will Mealer protect voting in Harris County or will she allow Abbott to continue interfering? I worry about protecting the integrity of our elections if Mealer wins.The editorial board has disregarded the accomplishments of Judge Hidalgo. She single-handedly kept our Harris County community safe during a prolonged pandemic. She has brought together our diverse county by supporting rational tax policies and opposing the misuse of county funds.
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