Maria T. Jackson has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She lives in Houston, Texas.

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Maria T. Jackson has a bachelor s degree in political science from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. 

Maria previously served as a judge on the Texas 339th District Court from 2009 to 2019. She was also appointed as a municipal court judge for the city of Houston in 2003.

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Plans to improve customer service, reduce wait times, expand secure online access, ensure timely public access to records, strengthen cybersecurity and invest in staff training.

Plans to "improve customer service, reduce wait times, expand secure online access, ensure timely public access to records, strengthen cybersecurity and invest in staff training."

Supports investing in technology modernization, cybersecurity, staff training and efficient service delivery.

Supports investing in "technology modernization, cybersecurity, staff training and efficient service delivery."

- Plans to "improve customer service, reduce wait times, expand secure online access, ensure timely public access to records, strengthen cybersecurity and invest in staff training."
- Supports investing in "technology modernization, cybersecurity, staff training and efficient service delivery."

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Montreal L. Peterson is from Harris County. She has three children and a grandchild with her husband, Sheltric.

Montreal is the Manager of Operations. She works at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office, where she manages the day-to-day functioning of court processes, record keeping, and vital public services.

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Montreal currently works as the manager of operations at the Fort Bend County Clerk's Office and as the founder of Peterseine’s Place 19:23 Inc., a non-profit that supports teen parents. She previously worked as an operations manager at FedEx Ground, a mail/file supervisor at Navy Exchange Service Command, and the owner of Bracha, Inc. salon.

Montreal L Peterson's campaign for Fort Bend County Clerk is her first entry into politics.

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Montreal's campaign for Fort Bend County clerk is her first run for public office.

Said, "If elected, my top priorities will be continuing the office’s 15-year legacy of professionalism, ensuring fair, accessible and efficient services, protecting vital records, supporting families and veterans, and serving Fort Bend’s diverse community with transparency, integrity and respect for all residents."

Said, "if elected, my top priorities will be continuing the office’s 15-year legacy of professionalism, ensuring fair, accessible and efficient services, protecting vital records, supporting families and veterans, and serving Fort Bend’s diverse community with transparency, integrity and respect for all residents."

Believes the county budget should prioritize essential services, including public records, court operations, public safety and support for veterans and families, while ensuring equitable access, community well-being, infrastructure maintenance, and transparency, all managed responsibly to serve Fort Bend County residents efficiently.

Believes the county budget should prioritize essential services, including public records, court operations, public safety and support for veterans and families, while ensuring equitable access, community well-being, infrastructure maintenance, and transparency.

Plans to implement strategies from the county legislation pamphlet for populations over one million, streamline office and court processes, modernize records, and ensure vital, property, and veteran services remain efficient and accessible.

- Said, "if elected, my top priorities will be continuing the office’s 15-year legacy of professionalism, ensuring fair, accessible and efficient services, protecting vital records, supporting families and veterans, and serving Fort Bend’s diverse community with transparency, integrity and respect for all residents."
- Believes the county budget should prioritize essential services, including public records, court operations, public safety and support for veterans and families, while ensuring equitable access, community well-being, infrastructure maintenance, and transparency.
- Plans to implement strategies from the county legislation pamphlet for populations over one million, streamline office and court processes, modernize records, and ensure vital, property, and veteran services remain efficient and accessible.

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Montreal is from Harris County, Texas. She attended Furr Senior High School. She lives with her husband, Sheltric, in Fort Bend County.

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Shah Haleem has a wife and two children. He has a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston,

Shah is a small business owner. He works at his own technology and real estate services company, where he has been for 20 years. He previously held roles in operations, legal services, management, and technology project leadership.

Shah is a businessman involved in computer information systems, technology and real estate.

Shah Haleem's campaign for Fort Bend County Clerk is his first entry into politics.

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Wants to improve customer service and accessibility.

Believs in "improving customer service and accessibility."

Plans to modernize operations, strengthen digital security and streamline filing services to make the clerk’s office "faster, safer and more responsive, while ensuring a supportive workplace."

Plans to "modernize operations, strengthen digital security and streamline filing services." 

Supports funding necessary positions, mobile offices in rural areas and improving innovation and security.

Supports funding "necessary positions, mobile offices in rural areas and innovation and security."

- Believs in "improving customer service and accessibility."
- Plans to "modernize operations, strengthen digital security and streamline filing services." 
- Supports funding "necessary positions, mobile offices in rural areas and innovation and security."

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Sonya Jones is a mother. she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Science (Psychology and Sociology) from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Lamar University and is a law degree candidate at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio.

Sonya is a policy analyst. She has experience managing complex public programs and ensuring strong governance and accountability. 

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Sonya is a Trustee for the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Sonya previously served as a trustee on the Fort Bend Independent School District Board.

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Believes top priorities include strengthening organizational culture, improving employee morale, and conducting thorough budget analysis for efficient resource allocation in the county clerk’s office.

Believes in "strengthening organizational culture, improving employee morale, and conducting thorough budget analysis for efficient resource allocation in the county clerk’s office."

Advocates for responsible investments in technology upgrades, improved public access, and compliance with state law in the county clerk's office.

Advocates for "responsible investments in technology upgrades, improved public access, and compliance with state law in the county clerk's office."

- Believes in "strengthening organizational culture, improving employee morale, and conducting thorough budget analysis for efficient resource allocation in the county clerk’s office."
- Advocates for "responsible investments in technology upgrades, improved public access, and compliance with state law in the county clerk's office."

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Aims to raise the standard of excellence by expanding technology, improving language accessibility, and strengthening community outreach to provide efficient, inclusive, and responsive services for Fort Bend County residents.

- Serves as clerk of county’s commissioners court, attending and recording all sessions, as well as holding all records associated with the Court. Also assists county judge in court agenda preparation and posting notice for each meeting, along with other services requested by the Court.
- Works with judges, defendants, jurors, and attorneys of various courts, doing things like filing cases, issuing processes, maintaining minutes of court proceedings, collecting costs and fines, and arranging for commitments and appeals.
Administers all county and state elections as chief elections officer, except when the Commissioners Court has the tax assessor-collector or county elections administrator do that.
- Can serve as county recorder, where they determine whether a document is suitable for filing.They maintain documents like birth, death, and marriage certificates and real estate records, and act as a liaison to the Vital Statistics Section of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- County clerks are elected through partisan, county-wide elections to four-year terms. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county clerks range from $42,000 to $183,999, set by the county’s commissioners court.

Serves as clerk of county court and commissioners court.

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