I felt compelled to enter this race because I passionately believe we need to restore transparency, accountability, and integrity to the voter registration process.  The office of Tax Assessor Collector and Voter Registrar is one of those County Administrative Offices that most of us only think about when we’re waiting in a long line to pay fees on automobile license tags or property taxes. 

In reality, the tax watchdog function of the office is incredibly important to the economic success of our region. But the office also oversees voter registration. And it’s no secret that past holders of this office have been entangled in scandalous lawsuits calling into question the integrity of our voter registration process.  

It’s been almost fifty years since passage of the Voting Rights Act and yet, from voter registration irregularities to illegal redistricting plans, we too often continue to see examples of the need for the legal protections afforded under the Voting Rights Act. While I could not be more thankful for those protections, I intend to end the questionable practices of the past and restore faith among Harris County voters in the voter registration process. The voter registration process should be simple, secure, accessible and most of all, it should never leave citizens questioning its integrity.

With me as your Tax Assessor Collector/Voter Registrar, all Harris County residents will receive the efficiency and integrity they deserve.