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In reply to Psycho Bunny • 3:24p, 7/23/25
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Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.

Why the **** am I working in the private sector?!?!

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3:27p, 7/23/25
Sure a large portion of the these staffer's salaries are being routed back to the politicians? In what world does the chief of staff for municipal politician need $250k?
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In reply to Jugstore Cowboy • 3:35p, 7/23/25
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Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Only fitting since he has all those puppet strings to keep track of.
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In reply to TRM • 3:57p, 7/23/25
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Both those salaries are more than governor makes.


More than I make and I actually provide a valuable service to every person in the country, facilitating the import and export of a significant portion of our oil. Our wages are depressed because the position is open to foreigners though. City and county govt employment is just a grift.
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In reply to Gaeilge • 4:13p, 7/23/25
Lets not forget the lovely open grass area next to the criminal court house on commerce and franklin.

Guess the homeless needed an open area bathroom.
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4:37p, 7/23/25
That's why they fight tooth and nail for the CC job knowing the perks
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 4:55p, 7/23/25
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She's going to need a lot more group therapy after seeing those numbers.


As long as she can do it on the clock. During a meeting.
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8:07a, 7/24/25
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Interesting speaker.


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7:10a, 7/26/25
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Since this is the de facto thread for Houston and Harris County government I guess this goes here.

The District 18ers be hoppin' mad bout dat rerderstruckin.

Former SJL staffer running for D18 arrested for obvious stunt in Austin this week:

https://nypost.com/2025/07/25/us-news/democratic-texas-congressional-candidate-dragged-out-arrested-at-redistricting-hearing/

I think every wants to know the real important information: Was this Boo Boo, Fat Ass or F-ckface?

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4:32p, 7/26/25
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This dude forget the Ds gerrymandered Harris County to insure the precincts would vote D? Cagle lost his seat, as designed.
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11:25a, 7/28/25
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The Hobby Institute just released a survey that included approval ratings for Harris County officials. Hidalgo had a net approval rating of four (4) percent.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 11:27a, 7/28/25
Ryan the Temp said:
The Hobby Institute just released a survey that included approval ratings for Harris County officials. Hidalgo had a net approval rating of four (4) percent.


Seems high…
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12:07p, 7/28/25
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Her Gonzagas raised it by 3%
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 12:12p, 7/28/25
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Ryan the Temp said:
The Hobby Institute just released a survey that included approval ratings for Harris County officials. Hidalgo had a net approval rating of four (4) percent.


Dang. Didn't realize that many people were on her staff.
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12:33p, 7/28/25
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The Hobby Institute making up sh-t to feed to the public:

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In reply to Psycho Bunny • 7:42a, 7/29/25
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
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In reply to 94chem • 10:38a, 7/29/25
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

The same can be said for committing a crime that requires incarceration. Actions have consequences.
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In reply to I Am A Critic • 10:49a, 7/29/25
I Am A Critic said:
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

The same can be said for committing a crime that requires incarceration. Actions have consequences.

We get it. You're tough on crime. Enjoy your blue star sandwich.

Making it impossible for children to see their parents is not conducive to a restorative justice system, creates additional financial burdens on taxpayers, and is not consistent with the words of Jesus or Paul.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
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In reply to 94chem • 10:56a, 7/29/25
94chem said:
I Am A Critic said:
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

The same can be said for committing a crime that requires incarceration. Actions have consequences.

We get it. You're tough on crime. Enjoy your blue star sandwich.

Making it impossible for children to see their parents is not conducive to a restorative justice system, creates additional financial burdens on taxpayers, and is not consistent with the words of Jesus or Paul.

You should videotape your bleeding heart sob story and send it to crime victims and ask them how they feel.
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In reply to 94chem • 10:57a, 7/29/25
94chem said:
I Am A Critic said:
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

The same can be said for committing a crime that requires incarceration. Actions have consequences.

We get it. You're tough on crime. Enjoy your blue star sandwich.

Making it impossible for children to see their parents is not conducive to a restorative justice system, creates additional financial burdens on taxpayers, and is not consistent with the words of Jesus or Paul.


They're better off not seeing them since ~80% reoffend.
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In reply to 94chem • 11:03a, 7/29/25
94chem said:
I Am A Critic said:
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

The same can be said for committing a crime that requires incarceration. Actions have consequences.

We get it. You're tough on crime. Enjoy your blue star sandwich.

Making it impossible for children to see their parents is not conducive to a restorative justice system, creates additional financial burdens on taxpayers, and is not consistent with the words of Jesus or Paul.


In the words of Tony Stark, "Don't take my stuff."
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In reply to 94chem • 11:25a, 7/29/25
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94chem said:
I Am A Critic said:
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

The same can be said for committing a crime that requires incarceration. Actions have consequences.

We get it. You're tough on crime. Enjoy your blue star sandwich.

Making it impossible for children to see their parents is not conducive to a restorative justice system, creates additional financial burdens on taxpayers, and is not consistent with the words of Jesus or Paul.

You're welcome to give as much money as you want to the offenders' families so they can go visit. Something tells me you won't though.
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In reply to 94chem • 2:05p, 7/29/25
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

Could careless about the inmates. Let them rot in the desert for all I care. I'm speaking on the waste of money to send them to other jails everyday. That money could be used to hire more officers. Instead Dora and her gang of idiots spend millions and millions on bus rides.
I don't need your help or your pity. I already have a mother and a therapist. That's enough torture, even for me
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In reply to Psycho Bunny • 2:15p, 7/29/25
Psycho Bunny said:
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

Could care less about the inmates. Let them rot in the desert for all I care. I'm speaking on the waste of money to send them to other jails everyday. That money could be used to hire more officers. Instead Dora and her gang of idiots spend millions and millions on bus rides.


They need more trees! Trees prevent crime!
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 2:28p, 7/29/25
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maroon barchetta said:
Psycho Bunny said:
94chem said:
Psycho Bunny said:
Jugstore Cowboy said:
If you want to waste some time and get a little annoyed, the Chronicle has county salaries up. You can sort by department.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/harris-county-salary-database/

Lina's highest paid staffer only makes $249,055. That's pretty modest once you see what Rodney Ellis's chief of staff makes: $405,221.



Here's another number, little over 3 million a month to send inmates to other counties/states.


One of the more destructive, anti-Christian, anti-family things a government can do.

Could care less about the inmates. Let them rot in the desert for all I care. I'm speaking on the waste of money to send them to other jails everyday. That money could be used to hire more officers. Instead Dora and her gang of idiots spend millions and millions on bus rides.


They need more trees! Trees prevent crime!

And more cheel. No crimes occur when you cheel.
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5:23p, 8/1/25
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https://www.chron.com/politics/article/lina-hidalgo-tax-hike-harris-county-20796649.php Lina Hidalgo faces pushback over her 'half-baked' childcare tax hike

Hidalgo announces a tax increase proposal publicly and Garcia, Ramsey and Briones are pissed about it.
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In reply to ChipFTAC01 • 8:56p, 8/1/25
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Love the headline and sub:
Quote:
'That's not how it works': Commissioners blast Hidalgo's surprise tax proposal
"Just because the judge thinks she has an idea and thinks we ought to fall in line with itthat's not government."


Funny how Rodney Ellis remains silent and remains the only commissioner voting with her on controversial things like her international travel entourage. Amazing how quickly they went from a 4-1 voting bloc to a 2-person bloc with all the bullying and theatrics.

The Chronicle also had a staff editorial telling Lina that she needs to answer whether or not she's running for reelection.
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10:20p, 8/1/25
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"She pointed to a poll conducted by her office, which found that two-thirds of the voters who participated said they wanted to see an investment in this area. "

So the people that directly benefitted are the ones that want the free daycare to continue? Shocked face.

""They've been meeting at the staff level for a very long time," Hidalgo said. She referred further questions to her office and suggested Chron file a public information request for additional details."

She can release any info she wants. Telling reporters they have to submit a request is just adding red tape. I swear she is incredibly incompetent.

Last edit, there's a $270M budget deficit. The effective tax rate can only be increased 3.5% YoY, so by putting this on the ballot she can skirt around the 3.5% cap. This is what has commissioners upset, there's already budget holes to be filled and this is just adding a new burden to fund in the future.
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11:34a, 8/2/25
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She can't be gone soon enough.

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10:01a, 8/6/25
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The fact that this idiot is leading a county government for the 4th largest city in the country is stil hard to believe. It's insane. Hidalgo is an unmitigated disaster, but her days are numbered. She can't be gone soon enough.
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10:10a, 8/6/25
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Getting pushed out by democrats for being incompetent lol
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11:19a, 8/6/25
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This comment is a little old now, but such a perfect Lina Hidalgo statement:

Quote:
"I think I can certainly win a primary," Hidalgo said Tuesday. "I feel very confident in that, certainly against the candidates that have filed. Competition is part of a democracy."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/harris-county-judge-lina-hidalgo-says-she-could-win-a-primary-ahead-of-decision-on-reelection-bid/ar-AA1IdMtf

Nobody has filed. The filing period for 2026 elections does not begin until November 8th.
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In reply to ChemAg15 • 12:30p, 8/6/25
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Getting pushed out by democrats for being incompetent lol


Reminds me of this.


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ChemAg15 said:
Getting pushed out by democrats for being incompetent lol

I respectively disagree...

I believe she's being pushed out because 1) she's a massive head case; 2) She is not being the good Ellis puppet she was when she first got elected.
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In reply to taba82 • 2:46p, 8/6/25
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taba82 said:
ChemAg15 said:
Getting pushed out by democrats for being incompetent lol

I respectively disagree...

I believe she's being pushed out because 1) she's a massive head case; 2) She is not being the good Ellis puppet she was when she first got elected.

The Kim Ogg investigation of her and her underlings was a warning to play nice with the dem machine (she wasn't giving the no-bid contracts to the right people). Pushing her out is a response to her making all of the dems at the county level look bad.
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