FY27 budgets and tax rates

Requested continued support for school park partnerships and raised concerns about school closures affecting community green spaces.

Demanded that the county stop funding Flock surveillance cameras, arguing they harm immigrant communities and violate civil liberties.

Argued against mass surveillance and Flock cameras, calling for funds to be redirected toward housing, healthcare, and language access.

Urged the county to develop an energy startup retention plan and support climate tech innovation in the budget.

Requested continued funding for early childhood intervention programs for children with developmental delays who do not qualify for state aid.

Thanked the court for funding an independent murder investigation and asked for budget protections for voters and immigrants against ICE.

Urged the court to prioritize funding for sidewalk repairs and park maintenance to ensure community safety and accessibility.

Requested continued investment in alternative transportation infrastructure, sidewalks, streetlights, and third spaces.

Highlighted local adult literacy needs and requested support for the Harris County Public Library to reach constituents.

Thanked the court for domestic violence support and urged continued funding for critical public safety strategies like HEART and RISE.

Requested protection for the Domestic Violence Assistance Fund in the upcoming budget to help survivors escape dangerous situations.

Spoke on behalf of fixed-income and working-class families opposing proposed property tax and insurance cost increases.

Demanded an end to funding mass surveillance like Flock cameras, asking for investments in green spaces and libraries instead.

Asked the court to fully fund an Office of Community Safety and expand the HEART program.

Opposed police-based mental health responses and increased sheriff funding while community safety programs remain underfunded.

Highlighted mental health and healthcare access as root causes of community stress and violence.

Asked the court to treat mental health crises through professional medical responders rather than criminal justice mechanisms.

Urged full funding for an Office of Community Safety and expansion of HEART, emphasizing public health solutions.

Argued for funding prevention, mental health services, and community solutions before increasing police budgets.

Argued that Flock surveillance cameras enable stalking and abuse against women and survivors.

Expressed disappointment that millions went to law enforcement while child care and housing programs faced cuts.

Asked the court to continue funding HEART, RISE, and domestic violence infrastructure.

Advocated against law enforcement budget increases and requested more funding for violence prevention programs like RISE.

Requested continued drainage projects, sidewalk investments, intersection improvements, and increased tree coverage.

Advocated for continued funding for public health, uninsured community health services, and safety net hospitals.

Requested more funding for housing, eviction protections, and services for individuals returning from incarceration.

Supported maintaining competitive pay parity for deputy sheriffs to retain workforce and lower vacancies.

Criticized proposed tax increases and argued that law enforcement agencies should share in budget cuts.

Criticized elected officials for presenting false binaries on budget cuts and avoiding accountability on police spending.

Demanded an end to funding mass surveillance tools like Flock cameras and urged investment in libraries and health services.

Demanded the elimination of Flock surveillance, arguing it compromises personal privacy and criminalizes immigrants.

Supported violence intervention programs and requested more tree canopies and green spaces to combat urban heat.

Thanked the court for supporting sheriff office candidate recruitment and employee health benefits.

Questioned the transparency of moving grant positions into the general fund and terminating homeless dental care contracts.

Requested greater transparency regarding bank accounts created for forfeited assets.