Monday there was a hearing at the County Courthouse, questioning the legality of the 15 proposed initiatives & reverendums that had received signatures, to be decided by local voters, at the general election, November 8.
A group of local business and community leaders had filed a lawsuit to question the legality of each of the proposed issues, which was to be decided by Circuit Judge Don Clover. The defendants were listed as the county and city clerks, and the county election commission.
Below are summaries of the events of the hearing.
Circuit Court Hearing over Election Petitions
Gibson & Barton Asked to Step Aside from Election Case, Due to Conflict of Interest
Hearing Underway – Gibson Dismissed
“Reasons Referendums are Illegal”
Plaintiff’s Example of A&P Dissolution Violation
Judge’s Verdict- 15 Election Issues Removed from Nov. Ballot