"As a lifelong Democrat, my commitment to honesty, fairness, and integrity has guided my service to our community and shaped my work as a judge. I am proud of the work I have done as Justice of The Peace, and I am looking forward to continuing our progress together and ensuring equal access to justice for all residents of Precinct 7, Place 2."

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Community-Focused Initiatives

Judge Burney is known for active participation in the community beyond the bench, often collaborating with other local officials: 

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Crisis Support: 

• In late 2025, Judge Burney partnered with the Precinct 7 Constable to provide free meals to families affected by government shutdowns and SNAP disruptions.

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Youth and Senior Outreach: 

• She participates in ongoing outreach programs for seniors and vulnerable families, as well as community engagement events like the "Lunch On Us" series to help with resident concerns directly.

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Legal Advocacy:

• Having served as an educator and advocate for legal rights, she emphasizes a "legacy of service" that continues her family's long history of judicial work in Harris County. 

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Judge Sharon M. Burney’s judicial philosophy and priorities focus on integrity, community accessibility, and procedural fairness. As she seeks re-election in the March 2026 Democratic primary, her platform emphasizes the following key areas ...

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Key Priorities and Platform

• Honesty and Fairness: Her 2026 campaign is built on a "proven platform of Honesty and Fairness," emphasizing transparent governance and treating all constituents and legal issues by the guiding principal of "equal justice under law". 

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• Court Accessibility: Judge Burney advocates for making the court more accessible to everyday citizens. Her long-standing goals include modernizing court technology to keep systems running beyond standard business hours and utilizing law school volunteers to provide legal representation for litigants who might otherwise lack counsel.

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• Equitable Justice: She focuses on ensuring that judicial decisions benefit the entire community rather than a select few, anchoring her leadership in "foundational principles of trust and justice".