A native of San Francisco, he graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 with degrees in journalism and political science, and has interned for the Tampa Bay Times, Washington Post and Fortune magazine. In Houston, Evbagharu grew up in the suburbs of Cypress and attended school in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. Evbagharu attributed the Democrats underperformance in part to their reluctance to campaign in person during the coronavirus pandemic. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. 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The purpose of the Steering Committee meeting is to adopt rules and agenda for the March 19, 2023, meeting of the Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee, to elect a new county chair to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of County Chair Odus Evbagharu and to consider such other business as may come before the Steering Committee. The ACA stopped the inhumane practice of lifetime caps on care and insurance companies denying coverage or charging higher premiums for preexisting conditions like diabetes or even pregnancy. Houston's Leading Black News & Information Source. Our office is openMonday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. (Lindsay Ellis / Houston Chronicle), Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Oops! Any time you put your name on the ballot, you're in contention, Evbagharu said. I am humbled and overwhelmed. We need southeast Texas to be strong.. 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, Astros show struggles with new MLB pitch clock rules, Houston leaders delay vote on Hobby Airport concesssions contract, West Texans share apocalyptic photos of after massive dust storm, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter. [4] Evbagharu replaced Lillie Schechter, who served as HCDP Chair between 2017 and 2021.[5]. CNN . The link for precinct chairs to participate in this meeting virtually may be obtained by registering here. Until now, Democrats were not in much of a position to do that, Cross said. Right here in Texas we froze! View all News, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Official Facebook Page of the Harris County Democratic Party. The results are not encouraging. To become the next Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, an individual mustreceive a vote of a majority of the CEC members (eligible precinct chairs) voting in the election. Please, check your inbox! {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. We cant do this alone - help support Black media in Houston. Resume. You just dont have the luxury of lobbying, necessarily, if your partys out of power.. He was sworn in by Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. A provocative look into the lack of racial and gender diversity in broadcast radio ownership, plus how discrimination and the isolation of certain minority groups still exist, Tags Carol Moore Cutting commercial radio Cutting Edge Broadcasting Eddie Robinson FCC i see u News 88.7 FM Nikki Swarn podcasts racism THE DROP. Houston, Texas 77020 Anyone who puts their name on the ballot is a serious threat. Get the top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. On June 27, 2021, Evbagharu was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party in Harris County, Texas the third largest county in the U.S. [3] He is the youngest and the first Black chair of the Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP). Previously, she covered business news at the Times Union in Albany, N.Y., with internships at The Wall Street Journal and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Evbagharu said the partys strong position, relative to the one inherited by Schechter, means he can be more proactive in sharing resources and information with local Democratic parties in surrounding counties, some of which have made electoral gains in recent elections. Any person interested in being considered for Party Chair at the March 19, 2023, CEC meeting must submit the following information either by email addressed toinfo@harrisdemocrats.comor by mail actually received, or in person delivery, to the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters,4619 Lyons Ave., Houston, Texas 77020. Lane Lewis, Democratic Chair for Senate District 15, was tonight elected the Harris County Democratic Party Chair. Heading into the Saturday chair vote, either Fried and Taddeo appear to be the likely pick. 2023 Defender Network 12401 South Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77045 713-663-6996. Evbagharu said he also wants the party to be more aggressive in lobbying elected officials including Democrats on policy and issues, a role that traditionally has been left to activists and advocacy groups instead of the formal party apparatus. I am humbled and overwhelmed. Jaime also served as an aide to legendary South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn. But thanks to a good public school education, the love of his family, and the support of his community, Jaime was able to earn a scholarship to Yale University and attend Georgetown Law. Schechter said Sunday that the party must immediately begin recruiting and training candidates to run in 2018. Schechter won a majority of the votes with 190 counted. Show your support of the Democratic Party by donating any amount and when you do, you will receive your Official 2023 DNC Membership Card. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. (2013). Before his election as chair, he served as the partys communications director and helped lead the partys coordinated campaign on local races in 2018. Silvia Mintz* This political blog is also not part of the Harris County Democrats Association formed in 1953 by Mrs. Frankie Randolph and later led by Chair Woman Billie Carr. We want to foster conversation and highlight the intersection of race, identity and culture in one of America's most diverse cities. Show chairs of: Both Parties Democratic Party only Republican Party only. Schechter won a majority of the votes with 190 counted. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. Thats why Democrats across the country, including in Harris County, have led the fight to decriminalize marijuana. It leaves our schools - urban, rural and suburban - underfunded, threatening the livelihoods of the next generation. (Sections 172.024 . _________, The following individuals have applied for Harris County Democratic Party Chair. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. Your subscription will be migrated over. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. We have to do a better job of getting in there and fighting., More from Jasper Scherer: Houston OKs $8.2B capital improvement plan with initial focus on airport, water system expansions. On HoustonChronicle.com: Harris County Dem precinct chair resigns over email condemning members for Nigerian descent, We have a robust thing going down here, Evbagharu said Monday. He and his family moved to Cypress from Indiana when Evbagharu was 10, and they have lived there since. The two major parties have precinct chairs who serve as election judges, as well as manage a ton of on-the-ground activities for the party. Changes are coming, but the goal is the same well be working hard to elect Democrats to impact communities and fight for Texans.". We need Galveston County, we need Brazoria, we need Waller, we need Fort Bend, which is turning blue if not already blue. Harris County Young Democrats president James Burnett released a statement. 3103, 83rd Leg., R.S. The vote on Sunday used a ranked-choice system and was administered in accordance with the Texas Democratic Party rules and monitored by the local party, state party officials and thecandidates campaign representatives. Odus Evbagharu is an American politician. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. [2], On June 27, 2021, Evbagharu was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party in Harris County, Texas the third largest county in the U.S.[3] He is the youngest and the first Black chair of the Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP). Houston, Texas 77020 Nominations to be the Chair must be made by precinct chairs during the meeting. The Harris County Democratic Party announced Thursday evening that Odus Evbagharu (Eh-va-GHA-ro) was elected party chair and will fulfill the unexpired term of Lillie Schechter, who stepped down June 16th after four years of service. And theres no doubt that part of the success in Harris County in 2018 was part of Beto (ORourke) being at the top of the ticket. Precinct chairs packed into the IBEW Local 716 building in Shady Acres on Sunday afternoon, cheering loudly after candidates' pledges to bring in new donors and support marginalized groups. The Office of the Secretary of State does not . Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Every action you take makes a big difference. In accordance with Texas Election Code 171.025 and Texas Democratic Party Rules Art. Precinct chairs will receive the information ahead of the meeting by email and it will be available to the public on the Partys website. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Houston rap royalty Bun B on returning to Rodeo for another Takeover, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen as soon as next week, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston-area pastor calls for state book ban, W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office lunch easy, Why the Texans should take Bijan Robinson with the No. We think that the bathroom you decide to use and the person you choose to marry should be up to you, not the government. He was the campaign manager for Eliz Markowitz in her 2019-2020 special election race for Texas House District 28. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. He says his initial focus will be on what he calls the DMV. Our tax system is rigged in favor of big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent. Now it's our job to build on top of it.. Last edited on 18 November 2022, at 22:26, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, "Congratulations to newly elected Chairman of Harris Democrats, Odus Evbagharu! It was a massive swing from the 2014 midterms, when it was Republicans who swept the countywide slate, but also one that leaned heavily on deep-pocketed political donors and grass-roots activity by groups such as the Texas Organizing Project, amid lackluster fundraising from the party itself. The Harris County Democratic Party on Sunday elected Odus Evbagharu as its new chair, according to a news release. He will fulfill the unexpired term of Lillie Schechter, who stepped down June 16 after four years of service. "I, Jennifer Halverson, Secretary of the Harris County Democratic Party, having been informed that Odus Evbagharu, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, intends to resign his position as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, effective at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2023, and I, Odus Evbagharu, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, have called, and do hereby notify all Democratic Party Precinct Chairs of each election precinct within Harris County, Texas, of a meeting of the Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee to be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023, commencing at 4:00 p.m., to be conducted virtually, via Zoom, as authorized by Arts. This political blog is also not part of the Harris County Democrats Association formed in 1953 by Mrs. Frankie Randolph and later led by Chair Woman Billie Carr. It's just like in sports: You don't play the game on paper. Theres a big target sitting in the White House now, which we havent had in four years. The local party comes off sweeping success in the 2016 election, winning every countywide position on the ballot. He has one sister and one brother. Join us in turning. Luis Guajardo is the Urban Policy Research Manager and says there are many issues holding back progress including inequalities caused by generations of economic segregation. Odus Evbagharu, 28, the new Harris County Democratic Party chair is the party's first Black chair and the youngest person to hold the position. Precinct chairs with disabilities or otherwise needing assistance participating in the meeting may contact ashton@harrisdemocrats.com or call 713-802-0085 for such assistance. - Task force calls for 'significant increase' in Texas teacher pay to address shortages, - Fired Uvalde ISD police chief Pete Arredondo wins dispute over less-than-honorable discharge, - Gov. [1] Evbagharu also serves as Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal. Trickle down anything has never worked and never will work. Comal County Democratic Party Meeting March 8, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1592 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA CEC Monthly Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. Check out the site that @genzforchange made to spread the truth about what voter suppression really looks like in T https://t.co/oE0cAtGIS6. She grew up in Boston and studied nonfiction writing and history at Dartmouth College. Evbagharu was born in London, England, to Nigerian-born parents, Felix and Patience Evbagharu. As our newly elected party chair, Odus has what it takes to make sure the party continues to grow and be the best Democratic party we can be in the Deep Blue Heart of TexasI wish him much success during his term, Schechter said. Our current school finance system is broken. County Chair Sheila Gilbert PO Box 563 , Jacksonville, AL 36265 Meeting Time & Place 3rd Thursday at Headquarters 6:30 pm 812 Noble Street Website Email (256) 403-1449 Chambers County County Chair Johnnie M. Sutton AL Meeting Time & Place Contact for meeting schedule. "We may be on the brink of being able to break through and win county-wide in an off-year election," he said. Abbott attacks diversity hiring, Biden launches all-out defense of the programs, Final Four March Madness Music Festival 2023 lineup released, McCombs service draws luminaries, regular folks to pay respects, 2023 Houston rodeo parade: Route, map and more for season kickoff, Watch a Clydesdale collapse during mishap at Texas rodeo, 2023 Houston rodeo: Parking map, where to park and more. Those include races for county judge and Precinct 2 commissioner, seats held by Democratic incumbents Lina Hidalgo and Adrian Garcia, respectively. We cannot do it alone. 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