They tackled one problem, but communication logjams continue
After controversy this summer over the secretive hiring process for associate judges in Travis County’s juvenile court, concerns about transparency and communication on thethat the hiring process has resulted in qualified applicants of color being passed over for white applicants for at least the last decade. To address that, Judgehave formed a DEI group to evaluate future associate judge candidates. She said judgesBut the meeting was about much more than the associate judge controversy.
The judges then voted unanimously to approve the $3 million earmark. But it’s unclear how much they knew about the funding request prior to the Aug. 17 meeting. Judge Hurley told thethat they were briefed on the earmarked money as early as June 1. Budget documents that the judges reviewed in June show the actual amount was labeled as “To Be Determined.”
Judge Martinez Jones told us she questioned the change to the budget presented on Aug. 17 because it seemed significant. “To do my very best work on the Juvenile Board I want to have as many details about the budget and budget process as possible,” the judge said. “I plan to advocate for an improvement to our current practice so that all board members can receive more information earlier in the process. I believe that, in working with our Juvenile Board chair, this can be accomplished.
The judges did not vote on the proposal but Davis said he’ll ask them to do so at the next meeting of the board. Castillo promised there will be more community members in attendance at that meeting.
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