About: Edward M. Emmett became Harris County Judge on March 6, 2007. A member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1979 to 1987, Judge Emmett was chairman of the Committee on Energy, a member of the Transportation Committee, and represented the state on numerous national committees relating to energy and transportation policy.
In 1989, President George H. W. Bush nominated Emmett as a Commissioner at the Interstate Commerce Commission. After being confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate, Judge Emmett served on the commission for three years. Prior to becoming county judge, he received international recognition for his work in transportation and logistics policy.
Among his many other activities, Judge Emmett is director of Harris County’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, chairman of the HGAC Transportation Policy Council and chairman of the Harris County Juvenile Board.
How do you and your office make Harris County Work? “I'm honored to serve as your district clerk. I have saved taxpayer money by pushing technology to the courthouse and made court operations faster, easier and more efficient. I ask for your vote and look forward to serving you another four years.”
About: As your district clerk I have fought against Chicago style juries, ensuring that our juries are honest and fair, while representing all of Harris County. As your district clerk we have to save taxpayer money by pushing technology to the courthouse, saving time and overall money to both the lawyers and those seeking business at the court. This includes finding ways to save money while increasing services.
About: Stan has spent most of his professional career as an Engineer and Political Activist. Before serving as your County Clerk, Stan was the Associate Director for the Harris County Tax Office where he was responsible for over 600 computers and dozens of servers. Stan has used his technical skills and knowledge to bring innovation and many new efficiencies to the County Clerk's Office.
As a grassroots activist, Stan has attended and served as a Delegate to every Republican Senatorial and State Convention since 1988. Stan is a known leader across Harris County, in numerous Senate Districts and has served numerous times as Chairman of the Nominations Committee and Chairman of the Registration Committee for Senate District 7. Stan has also served on the Republican Party of Texas Organizations and Nominations Committees.
About: Jack Morman was sworn in as Harris County Precinct Two Commissioner on January 1, 2001 after winning an historic election. A Deer Park native, Commissioner Morman represents a million residents in East and Northeast Harris County. He also serves as a Harris County Representative on the H-GAC Board of Directors.
Commissioner Morman leads Precinct Two’s operations which include over 380 employees operating 50 parks, 10 community centers, over 1,300 miles of county roads, the Lynchburg Ferry and Washburn Tunnel.
Commissioner Morman’s top priority is promoting economic growth in East Harris County by improving the infrastructure in Precinct 2 and developing a business friendly environment throughout county government.
How do you and your office make Harris County Work? “From improvements to roads and bridges, to the maintaining of parks and senior citizen programs, to working to promote business and ensure citizen safety. I, along with my fantastic staff of over 330 dedicated county employees, strive daily to make 'Harris County Work’. I am humbled by the trust and confidence that the citizens of Pct. 4 have placed in me and will work daily to uphold that trust with honor and integrity.”
About: As your Harris County Commissioner of Pct. 4, I have been aware of how our phenomenal growth has impacted our community and infrastructure. We started and completed major road construction projects, initiated and completed much needed bridge construction and repair. We promoted the growth of our strong senior citizen activity programs.
Our Park facilities received much needed deferred maintenance and we added three dog parks, an archery range, hike and bike trails and paddling trails by conservatively utilizing existing space and partnering with others. We partnered with the legislature to strengthen and implement regulations related to dangerous game rooms and massage parlors. Our Pct 4 is a great and growing place to work and play.
How do you and your office make Harris County Work? “Taxpayers deserve to know just how their hard-earned dollars are being spent by their government. As County Treasurer, I am committed to giving them access to that information.”
About: Since taking office in January of 2007, Orlando has kept his budget static while the budgets of other offices doing similar business have risen. In fact, according to public records, he has actually decreased the spending of his office by 1%. In Dallas County, the Treasurer’s Office has increased its spending by 4% in that same time; Jefferson County increased 61% and Williamson County 80%.
The City of Houston’s Office of the Controller, which performs similar functions for the City, increased spending by 32% between 2007 and 2014.
Orlando Sanchez has made your Harris County government more transparent. As the elected official who oversees the payment of all expenditures made in the county, he wants you to know how your tax dollars are being spent. He has a created an award-winning website that allows anyone to see exactly what payments have been made—instantly. Under his leadership, Harris County has received major awards for the transparency of its financial data to taxpayers. During his next term he will make that data even more transparent by adding a new feature that will make all payments searchable using different criteria—such as payee name, type of payment and more.
About: Governor Rick Perry appointed Devon Anderson Harris County District Attorney on September 26th 2013. She succeeds her late husband, Mike Anderson. Devon was a prosecutor for 12 years at the Houston DA’s office. She was a Chief Felony prosecutor for 5 years and tried over 100 felony jury trials including 7 capital murders. In 2005, Devon was elected to serve as State District Judge in the 177th Criminal District Court. In 2009 Devon left the bench and started her own criminal defense firm.
Devon has served as President of the Board of Directors for the Harris County Drug Court Foundation and was a member of the San Jacinto Republican Women and Greater Houston Pachyderm and volunteer for the Bellaire Girls Softball Association.
About: Jeff Williams' life is one of integrity, hard work, family, conservatism and education. In 2010, after almost 30 years of private practice, Judge Williams was elected as the Justice of the Peace for Harris County, Pct 5, Place 2, with 80% of the vote. Having been self employed since 1984 in a general civil practice, managing employees, paying taxes and making payroll; Judge Williams understands the needs of businessmen. In his legal carrer, he has worked with both landlords and tenants, written and construced contracts and determined matters involving negligence.
Judge Williams also served 5 years on active Duty as a Captain in the Texas Army State Guard, as a JAG officer assigned to the Headquarters Unit at Camp Mabry in Austin. He has volunteered to write wills and powers of attorney for deploying Texas Army National Guard troops. Judge Williams has also earned his Basic Military Emergency Management Skill badge and trained in Terrorist Incident Response sponsored by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
About: Judge Louie Ditta has served as the Presiding Judge of the Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, (Precinct 8, Place 2) since 1997 having been re-elected to four consecutive four-year terms in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010. Judge Ditta served as the Presiding Administrative Judge for all 16 Harris County Justice Courts from 2002-2004 and the Co-Presiding Administrative Judge from 2000-2002.
Throughout his years of service, Judge Ditta has served as a frequent speaker before numerous civic, professional and educational organizations as well as an instructor for Justices throughout the State of Texas. He has also volunteered his time as a professional auctioneer since 1992 helping numerous non-profit organizations raise funds for worthy causes throughout Harris and Galveston County.
How do you and your office make Harris County Work? “Every county office serves a purpose under our state constitution, working together is the key to service.”
About: The Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 4 is lead by Constable Ron Hickman who has been with the Department since 1983. Ron was elected as Constable of Precinct 4 in November of 2000 and took Office January 1st, 2001. Since that time he has served three elected terms as your Constable. Active in supporting advances in technology in criminal investigations, Constable Hickman serves as Vice Chair of the Local Executive Board for the Greater Houston Regional Computer Forensic Lab and is now a member of the FBI’s National Steering Committee for the regional computer lab program.
With a strong emphasis on the use of technology and progressive policing practices, Constable Hickman continues the practice of two-way communication with community leaders and members of local neighborhoods. He also believes strongly in increasing professionalism through training and advancing educational opportunities for police officers.
About: Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously appointed Phil Camus as Precinct Five Constable on May 1, 2007. He was later elected to the position in November 2008. Since then, he has continued to tap a lifetime of law enforcement leadership experience and an inexhaustible dedication to honor and public safety to maintain professionalism and integrity in his office.
Constable Camus has dedicated his life to keeping neighborhoods, communities and families safe. He spent four years in the United States Air Force and joined the Houston Police Department in 1957. During 28 years with HPD, he developed a solid and broad foundation in law enforcement by working in a variety of different divisions
About: On June 1, 2011, Phil Sandlin was sworn in as the new Constable for Harris County, Precinct 8. Constable Sandlin was appointed by Harris County Commissioner's Court to fill the unexpired term of outgoing Constable Bill Bailey upon his retirement.
Phil Sandlin started his career with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 before joining Precinct 8 in 1992.
Over the course of his 24 year career in law enforcement, Constable Sandlin has been proud to serve the citizens of this community and volunteers much of his time to area civic groups and organizations. He takes his oath of public service seriously and is honored to be leading this agency forward.
