A non-partisan selection process will, by necessity, be dominated by money, especially in a dense, urban county such as Dallas County; as the candidates will be required, on their own, to get their individual messages to the voters. www.dallascounty.org/government/courts/civil_district/95th/, Social media: Here’s what I saw and what we can do better in November, Ex-CEO of Dallas supplement company linked to sickness and death gets 5 years in prison, Watch live: Barrett back on Capitol Hill for senators’ final questions, Dallas County reports 606 confirmed coronavirus cases, is moving in ‘wrong direction,’ Jenkins says, Here’s what you need to know about how to vote in November’s elections in Texas, Get the top stories of the day texted directly to you, Motel 6 fires Dallas ad firm The Richards Group over 'too Black’ comments by founder Stan Richards, Developer Mehrdad Moayedi buys land for homes at Rowlett’s Bayside project, Woman to be charged with intoxication manslaughter after driving car into lake, killing passenger, Fort Worth’s tallest skyscraper is up for grabs, Film room: Why Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb has been even better than expected as a rookie, AT&T to offer new iPhone 12 for $0, with a few strings attached, as it looks to juice 5G adoption, SEAL Team 6 and what really happened on America's deadliest day in Afghanistan, First day of early voting sets record in Dallas County, elsewhere in Texas. Every election trainee was on top of this issue. I have a passion for the courts and justice system, reflected in my choice of career for the last 35 years. I do, for the simple reason that partisan identity provides the voter at least some semblance of understanding the comparative judicial philosophies of the competing candidates. I don't believe I can answer this question any better than simply restating my answer to the prior question: I have a passion for public service, reflected in my choice of undergraduate degree and my willingness to run for public office repeatedly throughout my adult life. Parra, an education consultant, served as superintendent of Irving ISD for about four years. This is an irrelevant question to ask a judge or candidate for judge of a civil district court, like the 95th. For example, it might be possible to add dedicated and powered curbside stations at polling locations, so that the back-and-forth lugging of equipment is no longer required. Holy Trinity Catholic School, Dallas -- In 2013, I completed 21 years of service on the School Advisory Council (known by most people as the “parochial school board”). Since 2016, I have been on the Coordinating Team for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Qualified for membership in the Texas Bar College, 2020. Sign in; Account settings; Today's Epaper; Log out; Subscribe; My Account. Our location had 708 voters, ranking among the highest turnout in the county. Subscribe now Elections 2020 The Texas primary runoffs Live coverage and results from state and local runoff races. Previously, I served two years on the Parish Pastoral Council; five years on the Faith Formation Commission, including a term as Chair of the Commission; and four years on the parish Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, including two years as Coordinator of the program. First, I have instituted a Monday submission docket, to speed consideration of motions that do not need an oral hearing. Your Voting Guide For The March 2020 North Texas Primaries ... July 13-16: Delegates will ... She is the Digital News Editor at KERA in Dallas, Texas. 05-18-00068-CV and Cause No. And, I have been and plan to continue working primarily from the bench, rather than in chambers, again to increase access to the Court by the litigants. 2009 Recipient of the Courage to Lead Award, Log Cabin Republicans of Dallas. For now, we need more election workers and more planning. The average election worker is 61, according to the Pew Research Center, and Dallas County needed younger people like me to step up. I have a passion for the courts and justice system, reflected in my choice of career for the last 35 years. Other states do it effectively, and polling shows voters support the idea. There obviously is such a problem, but there is little a trial judge can do to specifically address the issue other than work with organizations like the Dallas Bar Association Volunteer Attorney Program, the SMU and UNT Law internship programs, and Legal Aid. (214) 725-5401, Fax: Second, I have instituted a Tuesday open docket, to improve the access to the Court by the litigants. Copyright © 2020 The Dallas Morning News. Joanna Cattanach is the Democratic nominee for State Representative in House District 108, representing Dallas. Masks were the one consistent measure that helped ensure public health standards were met. Mesh those passions and my experience, and I believe my highest professional calling is to serve as a judge. Visit the Voter Guide … One senior voter had taped her disposable mask together. After a year of study, surveying, and consideration of options and alternatives, we concluded the school was quite viable and, with the implementation of certain strategies, likely to excel. By signing up you agree to our privacy policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas. Answer not available, Website: Recipient of the 2010 Ralph A. Mock Memorial Award “For Enduring Contribution to Texas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.”, Dallas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers – Treasurer, 1995-97; President-elect, 1997-98; President 1998-99, Texas Lawyers Assistance Program – Volunteer 1994 to present. We had to use liquid cleansers, which affected the machines and stylus devices, sometimes causing delays. Mesh those passions and my experience, and I believe my highest professional calling is to serve as a judge. The main takeaway is we still need to do more: more trained workers, more consistency, and more planning to make the process safe and user-friendly.

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