150,000 Harris County Voters vs. (Republican Prick) County Judge Ed Emmett

[TexasTowelie]

One of the more important measures that you won't see on the ballot this fall in Harris County was an effort to fund early childhood education. The "Early To Rise" campaign collected over 150,000 signatures for the initiative, which would have created a dedicated funding stream for early childhood. The effort was supported by business leaders and education advocates.

However, Republican Harris County Judge Ed Emmett refused to order an election to put the initiative on the ballot.

A lawsuit was filed on behalf of the petition signatories, citing the ability of voters to petition for an election to authorize their government to levy and collect taxes for educational purposes. Early To Rise had collected signatures far in excess of the equivalent of 10% of voters in the county in the last gubernatorial election and validated twice as many as required. Unfortunately the 14th Court of Appeals threw out the lawsuit, and the Early To Rise initiative will not be on the ballot.

Now, a new poll finds out that the measure would likely have been successful, had it been on the ballot. Instead, thanks to Republican County Judge Ed Emmett, thousands of Harris County children will lose out on funding for early childhood education and a better start at life.

More at http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/14127/guest-post-150000-harris-county-voters-vs-county-judge-ed-emmett .

[northoftheborder]

1. Disgusting malevolent ruling by someone who should be deposed

[TxDemChem]

2. Some days, I swear that Texas rethugs

want Tx to become an ignorant, poor state. Many of their leaders are so blind to the long-term effects of an uneducated populace. Why would any company want to move here in 20-30 years when our talent pool will be so small?

It's ridiculous!