Engelhart Campaign Gets Involved in Hurricane Relief Efforts

Mike Engelhart's campaign spent Wednesday delivering food to needy area residents. First, we drove down to Kemah and brought groceries to some flooded residents there. The devastation was overwhelming. More than a dozen houses in a row were destroyed, and all of their belongings were drying on their front lawns. We brought water, toiletries, charcoal and burgers, paper plates, and a ton of non-perishable items.

Then Mike headed over to St. Paul UMC near the medical center to deliver meals for the Meals on Wheels program. The people to whom we delivered were just amazed that the program was still running during this crisis. It's a great program, and more people should get involved during normal non-crisis periods. It is extremely rewarding and valuable.

Today, Mike and his staff spent the morning and early afternoon calling residents of Precinct 182 to check on their welfare, and to offer them telephone numbers and other contact info for relief agencies, Centerpoint Energy, as well as for opportunities to volunteer in the relief efforts.

By the way -- our billboard is back up as of Thursday afternoon! It was deliberately taken down before the storm to avoid damage. And like a Phoenix rising from the ashes (ok - too dramatic), uh, like a "rubber ball of change" (to coin a phrase) it has bounced back and is once again proudly surveying the traffic jams on the Southwest Freeway inside the loop between Shepherd and Greenbriar!

caroline baker hurley excellent judges courthouse excellence



Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Thank You -- We Made It! -- Message from Mike Engelhart

Message from Mike Engelhart --

We survived Ike! It was a very scary night. I stared at the big oak tree in our front yard, waiting for it to come through the bedroom window. I was ready to catch it with my bare hands. It stood its ground.

Unfortunately, many other trees in the neighborhood didn't, and it looks like a war zone here. We're cleaning up and the power is now back on -- as of Monday afternoon. Thank goodness for the cool weather the last couple of days!

We lost a wooden fence and 1/2 a gutter on one side of the house. Not much to complain about, really.

Most of Houston and the surrounding area is still without power, though. There are lines for gasoline and ice. My law firm staff is ok -- one has power and the other has a generator. I've invited them over to grill tonight.

My parents were over last night and my sister and brother-in-law and their kids spent the night. My sister works at a major trauma center hospital here (Memorial Hermann) and has been at work since Sunday with few breaks.

Galveston, Surfside and Bolivar (coastline areas) are badly damaged. There was flooding and as most of you have seen on the news, many buildings were just erased.

How to Help -- I will be at a POD distribution center on Pinemont this afternoon trying to pitch in. Try to find one near you and offer to help out if you're local and have some time. Chris Bell sent the following information out, as well:

The American Red Cross needs your help. Here is a link where you can give a donation to disaster relief, or find the Red Cross location closest to you: www.redcross.org

As many as 37,000 people were reported to be in shelters across Texas on Monday. You can find out how to donate money and volunteer your time no matter where you live at this site:

http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/special/hurricane_2008.asp

Gas prices are going up, in some cases obscenely. With many people forced onto highways for long drives, our only defense is to educate ourselves. Here's a list of the lowest gas prices in the Houston area, with the latest information gathered and submitted by your neighbors: http://www.houstongasprices.com/

You also can type in your Zip code at the above link and find the lowest gas prices in other areas.

Good luck to everyone here in H-town, and thanks to all of you from out of town who checked in on us. We (my family) are fine and really very fortunate. Let us know immediately if we can be of help to you. 713-298-9460. mengelhart0@gmail.com.

caroline baker hurley excellent judges courthouse excellence


Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Engelhart Attends Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals State of the City Meeting

Last Tuesday September 9 , the campaign headed over to the TSU campus to the new Barbara Jordan/Mickey Leland Public Policy building for the state of the city lecture. Mike met dozens of attendees and was introduced to the audience before the lecture. It was a fascinating talk about infrastructure and mobility. Mike really appreciated the opportunity to meet the students and speakers at this important community event.

From there, Mike headed over to Texadelphia on Westheimer to meet with the Galleria Area Democrats. They had a great presentation by an Obama delegate and a Clinton delegate's experiences at the Democratic National Convention. Mike has visited with this group before, but is always made to feel extremely welcomed.

Caroline Baker Hurley excellent judges courthouse excellence



Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Engelhart Attends Important Pasadena GOTV Events!

On Saturday, September 6, 2008, Mike Engelhart traveled to Pasadena to attend two very crucial GOTV events in Pasadena. The first event was at Mamacita's restaurant on Spencer Highway. Members of the local SEIU and Unite Now union groups were out in force. Mike got to address the huge group of attendees. The excitement and hunger for change in the room were so thick you could spread them on your bagel!


Next, the engelhart4judge.com 2008 green hybrid, Mike headed over to the Southeast Harris County satellite office opening. It was SRO. Commissioner Sylvia Garcia addressed the crowd and was given a floral arrangement for her birthday. Congratulations to the HCDP for its ongoing organizational efforts and success.


Caroline Baker Hurley excellent judges courthouse excellence

Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Engelhart Will Be on Praise Radio, 92.1 FM on Saturday Morning!

Be sure to listen to 92.1 FM tomorrow morning between 9 and 10 a.m. Mike is the guest of former Houston councilmember Ada Edwards on her "Dialogue" program. Mike's really looking forward to it.

Mike will try to record the program and make it available in mp3 format for his loyal fans.

An update will follow the broadcast.

UPDATE

We had a great time on the broadcast. Many reported having heard it. We were on for about 20 minutes. Ada asked us about why we felt we were ready to be a judge. She asked an interesting question about how someone would know they had received justice whether or not they won their case. I think that fit right in with our narrative of having an open mind and not being afraid to allow the common law to grow and adapt to changing community needs.

We really appreciate the opportunity to have spoken to Ada's audience.

excellent judges courthouse excellence caroline baker hurley



Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Update

Mike's Campaign has been turning up the intensity in his effort to restore balance and fundamental fairness to our courts. In the last week or so, in addition to the other entries, Mike has:

Visited the law firms Jackson & Walker and Chamberlain, Hrdlicka. Friends of Mikes were kind enough to show Mike around and introduce him to dozens of attorneys. The vast majority of the attorneys Mike got to meet were very welcoming, and seemed to agree that it was time for a change down at the Harris County Courthouse. Mike reminded them about getting the HBA's Preference Poll and asked them to vote for Mike.

On Wednesday, September 3, 2008, Mike had the great pleasure of stopping by the Houston Hillel on Bissonnet in the Rice U area. The Young Professionals group was hosting a fun wine and cheese party, and Mike got to speak with several yound doctors and other professionals about the campaign, the courts and Mike's plan to streamline and improve the way the 151st is run.

Finally, on Thursday night, September 4th, Mike stopped by a fundraiser for a local judicial candidate running for a probate court. In the 20 months + that Mike has been campaigning, he has not had the pleasure of visiting with a group of probate attorneys. Mike got some free advice on a case he's working on, and got to speak with a terrific group of lawyers.

After that, Mike and the engelhart4judge.com 2008 green hybrid cruised up to Mike's second-home, the Acres Home area of Houston. He attended a meet-the-candidates forum at the Guiding Light church. Pastor Baker and Reverend Hill officiated. Mike got to speak with a packed house of local residents. He railed against the culture of entitlement at the Harris County Courthouse, and promised to be welcoming and respectful of all individuals who come before him starting next January. There is nothing better (campaign-wise) than grabbing a microphone and speaking in front of a full house at the church!

excellent judges courthouse excellence caroline baker hurley


Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

University of Michigan Alums Get a Visit from Mike Engelhart for Judge

As you all know (or maybe not), Mike Engelhart got his BA from the University of Michigan. The Michigan Alumni Association in Houston is growing every year, and is already quite large.

On Saturday, August 30, 2008, after the Labor Day cookoff, the engelhart4judge.com 2008 green hybrid cruised over to a local establishment for the UM v. Utah opener. Michigan didn't quite come through for Mike. However, Mike got to meet about 50 Houston alums of his alma mater. He handed out cards, and gave his elevator speech to the group during a commercial. Everyone seemed pleased that their fellow alum was running for judge here in town, and wished Mike the best. Several offered to host house parties, and almost everyone promised to vote for Mike.

There are several games between now and the election, and Mike intends to return to the Mezzanine each week to meet with his fellow alums.

caroline baker hurley excellent judges courthouse excellence





Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Mike Engelhart Savors Labor Day BBQ with the AFL-CIO

Like last year, the engelhart4judge.com 2008 green hybrid coasted silently in electric-only mode over to the Pasadena Fairgrounds for the Labor Day BBQ cookoff held by the AFL-CIO. Dozens of cookers and locals set up their grills. They cooked brisket, chicken, ribs, etc. Last year, Mike was a "celebrity" judge for the brisket competition. This year, Mike judged the chicken and then the ribs.

As wonderful as the meats were prepared and as good as they tasted, it's not quite as fun as it sounds. As a judge, you have to take a small bite, throw away your fork and knife, cleanse your palate, and then sample the next entrant's meat. It's fairly clinical. Nevertheless, it's the proverbial "free lunch". So, it could be worse.

Mike walked around the cookers and locals camped out and enjoying the sunny day around the grounds, and had a blast. Labor runs in Mike's family, so it was like old home week. Plus, Mike's already been endorsed by the AFL-CIO.


excellent judges courthouse excellence caroline baker hurley



Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Mike Engelhart Attends HTLA Mixer and Obama Nomination Party

Last Thursday, Mike Engelhart had the pleasure of heading over to the Pearl Bar on Washington and meeting with members of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (HTLA). Mike got to visit with some old friends and make some new ones. The optimism in the air about the Democrats' chances in 2008 was so thick, you could spread it on your toast.

Later, Mike and his beautiful wife Eva, and his two boys, Joey & Zachary, piled into the engelhart4judge.com 2008 green hybrid and puttered over to the Renaissance Hotel for the official HCDP Obama nomination party. Everyone who's anyone in the Democratic Party was there. There were a whole lot of "community organizers" there. The speech was cheered throughout, as it should have been.

Mike's boys were treated like royalty as people recognized them from Mike's campaign billboard. The billboard is located on US-59 inside the loop between Shepard & Greenbriar. Check it out.

excellent judges caroline baker hurley courthouse excellence





Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Engelhart Visits With Katy Bar Association

On Tuesday, August 26, 2008, the engelhart4judge.com 2008 green hybrid cruised silently in electric-only mode out to Katy, Texas. There Mike met with the Katy Bar Association. Each of the candidates in attendance (and only Democratic candidates were in attendance for some reason) got to address the group. We discussed the issues important to us, as well as those particular to the Katy attorneys. There was an excellent give and take, and Mike was very happy to have been able to speak with the group.

excellent judges courthouse excellence caroline baker hurley



Political advertising paid for by Mike Engelhart, 4402 Holt Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401 in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.