MY MISSION
Markia Bordeaux's mission as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 is to redefine what justice means for our community. She is committed to creating a fair, accessible, and compassionate judicial system that truly serves the people, ensuring that every person who enters her courtroom is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their resources or legal knowledge.
LEADERSHIP
Markia Bordeaux promises to lead with fairness and a trauma-informed, community-first approach. She believes in applying the law with both consistency and compassion, ensuring that everyone receives a fair chance. Her proactive leadership style engages the community to address issues before they become legal crises, while working to modernize court processes, enhance legal education, and make justice more approachable for everyone in Harris County.
ACCESSIBILITY
Markia Bordeaux promises to improve access to justice for every resident of Harris County, regardless of income or background. She will advocate for more online tools and services to help individuals navigate the court system without needing legal representation, while providing disability services and options for individuals with language barriers through translated documents, platforms, and in-person translation services.
EFFICIENCY
Markia Bordeaux promises to streamline court procedures to make the system more efficient and user-friendly. She will implement modernization initiatives, including virtual hearings and simplified forms, that reduce court backlogs and make processes more navigable for self-represented individuals, resulting in faster resolution of cases and a court system that is easier to understand and access for all citizens.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Markia Bordeaux promises to enhance community engagement and transparency by creating stronger connections between the JP Office and the community it serves. She will establish town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights, the role of the JP, and available resources, increasing trust in the justice system and fostering greater community involvement in resolving local issues.
COMPASSION
Markia Bordeaux promises to reform eviction practices with a compassionate approach that protects tenants' rights while maintaining fairness for landlords. She will advocate for mediation programs as a first step in landlord-tenant disputes and provide readily available information for housing assistance, resulting in fewer evictions and more negotiated settlements that allow tenants to stay in their homes while addressing landlord concerns.
EMPATHY
Markia Bordeaux promises to promote mental health awareness by integrating mental health considerations and a trauma-informed approach into court proceedings. She will work with mental health professionals to establish court referral programs that address underlying mental health issues as alternatives to punitive measures, creating a more humane and empathetic justice system that recognizes mental health as a crucial component in legal outcomes and community well-being.
INNOVATION
Markia Bordeaux promises to implement youth and restorative justice programs that shift from punitive approaches to models emphasizing education, mentoring, and rehabilitation. She will develop partnerships with local schools, juvenile justice programs, and community organizations to provide alternatives to traditional penalties, reducing recidivism rates among youth, building stronger community relationships, and eliminating the school-to-prison pipeline in Precinct 7.