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Lina Hidalgo Taking a Leave of Absence

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3:49p, 9/12/23
https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2023-09-12-where-is-harris-county-judge-lina-hidalgo/?Pname=local_social&Sc=editorial&Keyid=socialflow

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been out of action since taking a leave of absence last month to address her mental health. Even though Precinct One Commissioners Rodney Ellis says Hidalgo is "looking forward" to coming back, there has been no date set for her return. In fact, there's been no talk about when she will come back to work. Republican strategist Vald Davidiuk says this is concerning.
"It's deeply troubling. She's not only out of office. She is AWOL," Davidiuk said.

There have been rumors that Hidalgo was going to step down. But as of now she hasn't made that move. But what if she does?

"Somebody would be appointed to that position on an interim basis," Davidiuk stated.

There will be a Special Meeting of Commissioners Court at 10 o'clock this morning.

Anyone know the outcome of the "Special Meeting" besides accolades of bravery and "we will overcome" chants over Comrade Hidalogo?
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7:31a, 9/13/23
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Nothing on the agenda to do with the Judge. Pay some bills, accept some grants--that's really it.
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12:43a, 9/14/23
Record capacity at dome was 67,900.

People tend to forget that.
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6:41a, 9/14/23
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In reply to jetch17 • 6:49a, 9/14/23
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jetch17 said:

Mealer... Don't remind her she needs to be here for that vote! She's a low info democrat, and as such there isn't a tax increase she won't be in favor of! She doesn't need to be there for budget hearings or preliminary meetings to learn about the budgets. They vote in favor so they can pass them, then find out what is in it.

No New Revenue is the best thing for Harris County at this time!
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6:56a, 9/14/23
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She's reposting the Chronicle's position.
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In reply to TRM • 7:07a, 9/14/23
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TRM said:
She's reposting the Chronicle's position.


Ha...you must not be familiar with The Chronicle
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In reply to jetch17 • 7:22a, 9/14/23
jetch17 said:



Trying to figure out the downside here.
94chem,
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In reply to 94chem • 7:53a, 9/14/23
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Yeah. What is Mealer doing other than drawing attention to herself. Lina is best left away for that vote.

My guess is Lina is leveraging her presence for something from the powers that be that want her gone.

Politics is a funny game and they'll settle on something for her so she'll be there to vote.

Hope I'm wrong…
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In reply to Chewy • 8:00a, 9/14/23
Mealer is pointing out that the judge she ran against is not fulfilling her elected duties.
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8:19a, 9/14/23
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If Ramsey no-shows and Lina is still in rehab, then thr no new revenue tax rate is adopted. This will then become a talking point for the next year except Lina will be at fault.

No way that'll happen, she'll return for the 19th.

There's also extra time built in yo allow for an emergency meeting. The county's fiscal year starts 10/1 but I'm not 100% sure when the tax rate has to be set by. I think a new meeting has to be posted 48hrs before it occurs so there would be time to set the tax rate via an emergency meeting by 9/29.

If the assumed tax rate has to be set by 10/1. And im not 100% certain on that. In fact, I think the year the Rs walked out it went nearly to Nov as the rate can be retro active. She'll eventually turn up.
aTm '99
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 10:35a, 9/14/23
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I get that part but she's also pointing out the way the Dems need to raise taxes.

One could argue Lina has not been fulfilling her elected duties long before she went on her LOA.

The reality is this is local Democratic power play between to parties.

No more and no less.
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In reply to Chewy • 11:53a, 9/14/23
Chewy said:
I get that part but she's also pointing out the way the Dems need to raise taxes.

One could argue Lina has not been fulfilling her elected duties long before she went on her LOA.

The reality is this is local Democratic power play between to parties.

No more and no less.
Democrats skipping work is one of the best things that can happen to a government.
94chem,
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12:05p, 9/14/23
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12:07p, 9/14/23
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What a weak, pathetic ****.
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12:31p, 9/14/23
Even though we all know it won't ever happen but I really someone in an authoritative position would out that lying **** for being in rehab, not for the "mental health" bull**** facade she's putting up.
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12:35p, 9/14/23
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mental health is a brilliant move. anyone says anything about it and they're automatically an *******.

can't lose!
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12:39p, 9/14/23
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Those dates look awfully suspicious like she or they are trying to pull a fast one.
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In reply to Diggity • 12:39p, 9/14/23
Diggity said:
mental health is a brilliant move. anyone says anything about it and they're automatically an *******.

can't lose!
I just want to know why the public should be tolerating an elected official with mental health issues. Sounds like a disqualifying condition. Not to mention that she should be resigning to take care of herself and allowing a more capable person to then serve the people she "cares" so much about.
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In reply to texagbeliever • 12:43p, 9/14/23
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didn't they elect one to the Senate in PA?

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12:56p, 9/14/23
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Did she forego pay while in treatment?
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In reply to texagbeliever • 12:59p, 9/14/23
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texagbeliever said:
Diggity said:
mental health is a brilliant move. anyone says anything about it and they're automatically an *******.

can't lose!
I just want to know why the public should be tolerating an elected official with mental health issues. Sounds like a disqualifying condition. Not to mention that she should be resigning to take care of herself and allowing a more capable person to then serve the people she "cares" so much about.

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1:39p, 9/14/23
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didn't think you put dates on being cured from depression
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1:45p, 9/14/23
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An early look at the Biden defense.

"Yes, I smoked crack with minors, bathed with them and played name my phallus with them, but I was depressed so don't you DARE accuse me of any wrongdoing!
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1:47p, 9/14/23
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Here's to Ramsey sandbagging
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2:03p, 9/14/23
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For you folks that follow this more closely - Is the county going to be able to raise property taxes or nah?

That's all I really give a sheet about.
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2:03p, 9/14/23
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No surprise she's coming back just in time to make sure the County sticks it to us and increases property taxes. They're proposing the maximum increase without voter approval - way to take care of constituents during high inflation and a recession.
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In reply to Chewy • 2:20p, 9/14/23
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Chewy said:
For you folks that follow this more closely - Is the county going to be able to raise property taxes or nah?

That's all I really give a sheet about.


Yes
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In reply to abomba • 2:21p, 9/14/23
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abomba said:
No surprise she's coming back just in time to make sure the County sticks it to us and increases property taxes. They're proposing the maximum increase without voter approval - way to take care of constituents during high inflation and a recession.


IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!!
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In reply to CDUB98 • 2:27p, 9/14/23
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Well fook.
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In reply to Chewy • 11:06p, 9/14/23
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Chewy said:
For you folks that follow this more closely - Is the county going to be able to raise property taxes or nah?

That's all I really give a sheet about.
They'll pass a property tax "decrease" that is completely offset by the out-of-control HCAD valuations.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 8:57a, 9/15/23
Ryan the Temp said:
Chewy said:
For you folks that follow this more closely - Is the county going to be able to raise property taxes or nah?

That's all I really give a sheet about.
They'll pass a property tax "decrease" that is completely offset by the out-of-control HCAD valuations.


Do you even know how expensive it is to protect stolen art in this weather?
94chem,
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 9:56a, 9/15/23
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Ryan the Temp said:
Chewy said:
For you folks that follow this more closely - Is the county going to be able to raise property taxes or nah?

That's all I really give a sheet about.
They'll pass a property tax "decrease" that is completely offset by the out-of-control HCAD valuations.
And so many people don't understand how the system works and buy into the "lower" rates, at least until they get their bills.
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In reply to abomba • 11:10a, 9/15/23
Watching how people of average intelligence relate to numbers fills me with wonderment as to how they actually function.
94chem,
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In reply to 94chem • 11:14a, 9/15/23
https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/06/17/third-pound-burger-fractions/
94chem,
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