What would the next Harris County judge do about your property taxes, public safety, and unfinished flood projects? And how would those campaign promises become decisions?
ENOUGH put those questions to Democrat Letitia Plummer and Republican Orlando Sanchez in separate interviews with host Stephania Jimenez. Both received the same questions, including submissions from viewers, and 90 seconds to answer each.
Now, a recap brings those conversations together, breaking down the questions and responses so you can compare their approaches.
Watch the interview recap below.
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Property taxes: What would change, and how?
Sanchez committed to dropping the county’s property tax rate in his first budget, but did not specify the size of the reduction. He identified communications and staffing expenses as areas to cut without providing individual savings estimates.
Plummer said she wanted to preserve county programs while finding savings through employee health insurance negotiations and shared services with Houston. She did not commit to lowering the rate in her first budget.
The recap revisits what each candidate said about balancing the budget, and the details voters still need to evaluate those promises.
Public safety, privacy, and flood protection
The interviews also explored how each candidate would approach public safety and the country’s Flock camera contract.
Plummer said she would not renew that agreement as written and wanted clearer rules for access to information and how long it is kept. Sanchez withheld a decision on whether to stretch or extend it, saying he would consult with law enforcement and Houstonians.
On flooding, Plummer spoke on expanding the pool of contractors and improving project planning. Sanchez called for regional cooperation and reviewing project designs against updated flood maps.
How would they be held accountable?
Beyond policy proposals, Jimenez asked how the candidates would work with commissioners who disagree with them, handle contracts involving political supporters, and respond if a major decision proved wrong.
Watch the recap to hear their answers in context and decide which proposals address your concerns, and which deserve a follow-up.
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