Flood Control

Called for establishing a housing trust fund to support legal and social services like eviction defense.

Asked to continue investing in evidence-informed violence reduction strategies and HART/RISE.

Requested guidelines on law enforcement interaction with ICE or funding sources prior to budget adoption.

Asked the court to stop funding Flock surveillance cameras due to accuracy issues and privacy concerns.

Supported adding $1 million to pollution control to investigate illegal dumping and improve air quality.

Spoke about the vital impact of domestic violence assistance funds on survivors' lives.

Urged continued investment in domestic violence response teams and safety recommendations.

Reminded the court that a budget is a moral document reflecting community equity.

Encouraged continued funding for infrastructure and partnerships with special purpose districts.

Stressed that domestic violence prevention is public safety and urged funding safety recommendations.

Advocated for funding the county's wastewater viral tracking program to catch outbreaks early.

Requested expanded funding for indigent eviction defense services given high filing numbers.

Requested funding for a structured language access model to extend ESL instruction at libraries.

Supported wastewater monitoring as a cost-effective health status assessment tool for uninsured populations.

Thanked the court for the Domestic Violence Assistance Fund and urged funding safety report recommendations.

Opposed Flock cameras and police spending increases, advocating for funding HEART and libraries.

Opposed proposed public official salary increases and pay parity ratios.

Advocated for protecting domestic violence funding to build resilient children and safer communities.

Urged continued support for public health wastewater surveillance covering multiple pathogens.

Supported funding safety recommendations and maintaining domestic violence investments.

Expressed gratitude for county apprenticeship programs that changed families' lives.

Called on the court to support Commissioner Ellis' Office of Community Safety and fund RISE and HART.

Asked to fully fund public health and pollution control, and vote no on cuts.

Highlighted environmental pollution in Northeast Houston and requested increased pollution control funds.

Asked the court to approve $4.5 million for HART, RISE, and domestic violence survivor support.

Supported pollution control and HART, and urged canceling flock camera contracts.

Discussed small business struggles and employee affordability, asking to continue childcare partnerships.

Proposed budget amendments to remove bureaucrat pay raises and fund domestic violence assistance.

Opposed Flock cameras and advocated for funding HART and RISE instead.

Called for canceling ALPR contracts and reallocating funds to roads, childcare, and HEART/RISE.

Asked Precinct 4 commissioner to stop funding mass surveillance and support HEART and RISE.

Urged prioritizing community investments in youth, mental health, housing, and violence prevention.

Questioned police budget increases and tax rate hikes relative to industrial polluter accountability.

Supported fully funding pollution control and public health to protect waterways and communities.

Expressed concern over industrial proximity and odors, urging support for health and pollution control departments.

Spoke about asthma and concrete plants in residential neighborhoods, urging funding for pollution control.

Described dumping and pollution near Halls Bayou, supporting pollution control and housing assistance.

Supported the $4.5 million investment to build a community safety ecosystem.

Requested increased community funding, citing an incident where mental health crisis response failed.

Asked the court to approve budget increases for the Harris Center to support unrepresented mental health care workers.

Questioned ALPR spending and suggested investing in healthcare, youth spaces, and sidewalks.

Supported worker safety programs, apprenticeship programs, and protections against 1099 misclassification.

Criticized toll road surplus spending and county fiscal management.

Opposed law enforcement raises until training and de-escalation improve following violent incidents.

Urged approval of $4.5 million for HART, RISE, and domestic violence intervention.

Supported HART, RISE, and domestic violence programs, highlighting mental health needs.

Asked to freeze law enforcement budgets and fund pollution control, parks, and indigent defense.

Supported funding $4.5 million for HART and RISE given high mental health and incarceration needs.

Urged investing tax dollars to strengthen HEART, RISE, and domestic violence prevention for unhoused populations.

Requested $4.5 million investment in HEART and RISE for youth mental health support.

Shared domestic violence survivor experience and urged investing in HART, RISE, and DV prevention.

Thanked the court for supporting elevator constructor apprenticeships and requested continued funding.

Asked for funding to provide Harris Center staff a minimum wage of $20 an hour.

Asked to remove flock cameras and redirect funds toward youth and mental health programs.

Urged $20 minimum wage for Harris Center mental health workers and $4.5 million for safety programs.

Presented people's budget platform prioritizing climate progress, public health, and housing.

Requested more resources and compliance officers for DEO to enforce prevailing wage policies.

Criticized the $3.1 billion budget as reckless, calling for zero-based budgeting and cutting non-statutory programs.

Requested continued funding for the Worksite Safety Policy and compliance enforcement staff.

Criticized heavy spending on jail detention compared to community safety alternatives.

Advocated for funding DEO oversight and expanding the eviction legal defense program to all JP courts.

Stated eviction legal defense pays for itself and urged increasing funding to $1.5 million.

Spoke on the importance of maintaining wastewater monitoring for infectious disease early warning.

Expressed opposition to funding ALPRs and urged investment in HEART, RISE, and maternal mortality reduction.

Spoke against Flock cameras, citing privacy and immigration enforcement fears.

Criticized county mailers, billboards, and social media spending while opposing tax increases.

Urged Harris County to continue funding wastewater surveillance for infectious diseases.

Expressed support for the $4.5 million investment to expand RISE, HART, and violence prevention.

Spoke in favor of maintaining funds for HEART and RISE as alternatives to police responses for homelessness.

Expressed opposition to cuts in flood control and pollution control programs.

Asked to end funding for Flock cameras in the county and reallocate funds to pollution, flood control, or eviction defense.

Discouraged allotting funding towards ALPRs and supported community programs like HEART and RISE.

Discussed neighborhood pollution and illegal dumping issues in Northeast Houston.

Shared personal testimony regarding tenant eviction issues and receiving legal help from the Eviction Advocacy Center.

Asked for a $1 million funding increase for pollution control to enhance environmental enforcement.

Discussed community air pollution risks and requested a $1 million increase for pollution control.

Supported full investment in community safety pillars like HEART, RISE, and domestic violence prevention.

Expressed opposition to overtaxation, budget size, and tax rate increases.

Spoke in support of allocating $1.4 million for Harris Center employees to reach a $20 minimum wage.

Shared how free legal aid from the Eviction Advocacy Center protected her housing stability.

Discussed childcare affordability challenges for working parents and viewed it as an economic investment.

Expressed hope that the court continues funding domestic violence interventions and HEART/RISE.

Shared experiences assisting families facing eviction and requested continued funding for legal representation.

Criticized law enforcement spending over environmental health and asked to end flock contracts.

Supported the $4.5 million increase for RISE and HART to emphasize early intervention.

Criticized tax abatement deals for major industrial companies that reduce local revenue.

Requested a $1 million increase for pollution control due to chronic health issues and neighbourhood dumping.

Asked the court to protect and increase prevention investments for young people in the justice system.

Expressed concern over tax increases and official salary levels, supporting community safety investments.

Advocated for prioritizing preventative spending and housing stability over excessive law enforcement budgets.

Emphasized that community members vote and expect responsible budget allocations.

Advocated for increased funding for HEART programs to handle non-violent mental health calls.

Highlighted homelessness, untreated mental illness, and flooding issues in underserved areas.

Asked to adjust Harris Health Gold Card eligibility criteria back from 150% to 200% federal poverty level.

Criticized budget growth and tax hikes, urging zero-based budgeting and discretionary spending cuts.

Shared personal loss and advocated for HEART and community-based youth intervention alternatives.

Asked to fully fund pollution control, public health, and flood protection instead of law enforcement.

Expressed frustration over infrastructure debates and funding over-policing instead of essential needs.

Highlighted the cost-effectiveness of wastewater surveillance as an early warning investment.

Supported HEART and RISE initiatives, citing community violence and the need for prevention.

Stated public safety requires prevention and investment in youth programs rather than surveillance.

Criticized law enforcement spending and urged prioritizing housing and suicide prevention.

Asked to stop funding Flock cameras and redirect funds toward health and community safety.

Advocated for robust social services like RISE and HART instead of Flock cameras.

Thanked the court for investments in DBAF, HART, and RISE, encouraging increased funding.

Expressed frustration over the slow pace of flood control projects since 2018.

A resident criticized the lack of progress and transparency on flood bond projects.