October 09, 2007
Did She Really Resign?
Word is that Marti Rutherford, while saying that she will resign her chair on the City Council, has yet to actually submit a letter of resignation, which leaves the Council to assume that she really has resigned.
So, now the Council moves ahead with candidate interviews, though Marti's presence is still lingering.
And, by the way, some folks in District 8 (friends of Marti?) are now calling for Leamon Pierce's ouster due to an alleged altercation with a man in police custody back in 2005 see Chattanoogan.com story. The charge? Acts of Moral Turpitude. Just like Marti! Hey, where can I get some of that, there Moral Turpitude? It seems to be pretty popular these days.
Sheeesh!
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October 04, 2007
Today is October 4th...
VOTE!!!!!!!
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October 03, 2007
Tomorrow is Oct. 4th
VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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August 21, 2007
Dear Fox News, What's Up With Your Straw Poll Reporting?
What... the.. uh... ugh...?
(Via Britney's Gilbert's August 13 blog entry.)
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July 24, 2007
Bye. Ward. Now.
A letter worthy of note from Spring City's Dianne Beha in today's TFP...
Please help me to understand how state Sen. Ward Crutchfield can admit to an illegal act while "employed" by the people of Tennessee and be able to choose when he is ready to leave office!Any person employed by a private firm would be escorted out of the building by security immediately, with no questions asked.
It is time that our elected officials began to be treated like any ordinary citizen and not be able to manipulate the circumstances surrounding their acts. We as a people are being subjected to all this nonsense daily, and unfortunately we are doing nothing about it.
But then again, what can we do but wait until election day, aanh hope that we don't get too bombarded by the results of this egomaniacal behavior of our present elected officials.
Wanna get mad really fast? Ask yourself, "How many times did Mr. Crutchfield -- and others -- do this sort of thing and get away with it?"
Once you've lost the public's trust. Nothing else you've done really matters, does it?
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January 11, 2007
John Wilder: Simply Not the Best Pick for the Job?
Wilder lost to Ron Ramsey this week. By a, um, nose.
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November 07, 2006
Election Results
Click here for the latest CNN vote tallies.
Click here for the latest ABC vote tallies.
Click here for the latest Hamilton County Election Commission vote tallies.
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A Last-Minute Amendment and Ordinance Refresher
You're probably fairly confident about who you are going to vote for on today's ballot, but are you as confident about what you are going to vote for?
Here's a quick recap of Joe Lance's suggestions regarding the amendments and ordinances of your ballot:
Constitution Amendment OneI don’t guess there’ll be a “Hell, No” option, so a No vote will have to suffice. Contrary to what you may be thinking, the reason is not simply that I am a big supporter of gay marriage. I do happen to believe that homosexual marriages should be granted the same legal status as heterosexual marriages, but that’s not the point. The trouble with this referendum is its intended abuse of the state’s constitution for such a shortsighted and benefit-bereft end. No one has been able to demonstrate how society will be damaged if this amendment isn’t adopted.
Prediction: This, too, shall pass.
Constitution Amendment Two
Or, the forgotten ballot measure. Do the votes count if not many people realize what it is they’re deciding? When I last looked at this it seemed harmless enough, but since then debate points have been raised that put me at “less than decided.” In keeping with the principle outlined above, is this something that makes it worth changing our state’s foundational document? I’m probably sticking with my Yes vote because passage would open up tax-freeze decisions to local control (provided a bill were to pass in the General Assembly), but I can still be convinced otherwise until I darken that oval next Tuesday.
Prediction: Fails due to a low vote count.
Ordinance 11872: Yes, change how board replacements are made so that the remaining board members don’t just pick their buddies; but then let’s hold the current and future mayors’ feet to the fire so that they don’t just pick their buddies instead.
Ordinance 11873: Yes, untie the City Engineer position from the potential for crony appointment by a new mayor coming into office.
Ordinance 11877: No, keep city government positions, even those not popularly elected, from being occupied by those who hold other offices. Encourage more citizen participation in local government by keeping these positions out of reach of those already serving in a different capacity. Speaking of double dipping, voting this proposed ordinance down also helps prevent the undue influence of people holding contracts with the city.
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A Quick Election Question
With a steady rain falling, we wonder:
Are Republicans or Democrats more likely to stay away from the polls because it's raining outside?
Your answers wanted.
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