Fairley has candidate for Ward 4

[JB2379]

I knew Fairley was up to something. This article in the HA speaks volumes about Fairley's intentions.
http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060713/NEWS01/607130301/1002

[fuzzis]

"It can keep us where we are, or we can create change."

Change as in more of the same?

What a sad and serious situation.

fuzzis

[JB2379]

You know Fuzzis, this is why the people of Ward 4 need to hold community meetings to make sure they all get out to vote, so they can put a strong candidate in office. This election is going to be very important for the future of Hattiesburg.

[PathFinder]

...people of Ward 4 need to hold community meetings to make sure they all get out to vote, so they can put a strong candidate in office. This election is going to be very important for the future of Hattiesburg.

As a resident of Ward 4 I agree with you 100% JB. This special election does NOT need to be about republician, democrat, or independent canidates. It needs to be about what canidate will do his/her job the way they feel it should be done...NOT how Fairley thinks it should be done. This article that JB posted should have the headline "Fairley trying for a new puppet".

[daisy]

Ward 4 has already been talking as in who will run and several offers of support for some have been made but, I agree community meetings can build awareness, empowerment ,volunteers and belonging or ownership.

[TheKing]

sigh....

im wondering if the HA plans on bringing fairley in at any point and having the entire news staff line up to lick that space between his toes

[Conveyor Belt]

"I can drive the whole ward, and the whole flavor has changed," he said. "Some people panicked when Johnny DuPree won his first term and a massive white flight occurred. It's an entirely different situation."

Fairley, who is among 10 residents who filed a Voting Rights Act suit against the city to redraw the ward map, said he believes Ward 4 is the best option for creating a swing ward.

"Regardless of what the demographics say, that ward is close to being a balanced ward," he said.

This is the most amazing passage to me. I can't find the specific information, but didn't Fairley want to remove Bradley, not Bailey, because Bradley's was the only ward that could be a true swing ward? Now that Bailey's going, THAT ward has all the potential to be the swing ward, "regardless of what the demographics say"? Which is it, Fairley, how are the demographics correct in one ward, but not in the other?

[Little-ole-me]

I wish someone would walk up to Fairley and tell him you don't live in Ward 4 so you have NO business having anything to do with this so keep your BIG MOUTH shut. Does anyone know just were he lives. I thought he lived in Lamar County. Which means he has NO Business doing anything with the city of Hattiesburg anyway. Please the good people of Ward 4. when the time comes get out there an vote.Don't let Fairley win in any way shape or form.

[Sir Mickey Mouse]

So does Fairley live in Ward 4? What the &^%$ business does he have in this race? I am SOOOOO glad the city has his permission to find another council member. Now we need permission from Dean Register or the pastor of Main Street Baptist or First Baptist... oh, yeah... we won't be getting that. They tend to God's work, not get involved in running a city government.

[Kitty]

Does anyone know just were he lives.

He lives in Ward 3.

[jockpiper]

He lives on the west side of south 40th (Lamar County) but still inside the city limits

[Kitty]

From today's HA:

"Unregistered potential voters must act soon to have their say. Voters must be registered by 30 days prior to an election. . . "


"Unregistered Ward 4 residents who wish to vote in the election can begin registering immediately - there will be as few as three days between the official announcement of the election and the voter registration deadline."

[lamarrebel]

Fairley has done it again I see. In this morning's rabble, he states that Ward 4 is "almost" racially balance and that since 2000 (when the Census found the Ward to be 21 percent BVAP), "the whole flavor has changed."

I agree that the BVAP has increased since 2000, but no where near the level that Fairley claims. Jerome Brown only won 30 percent of the vote in 2003 (with a weak turnout), and I don't forsee a Fairley candidate winning more than 35 percent this time....

All I can say is "keep talking Kenny", you are just simply going to rile up those of us who oppose your agenda all the more.

[58ford]

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I live in ward 4 what the hell maybe I'll run.

[sackett22]

Doesn't this idiot ever quit. So whats he gonna do now? Stop his lawsuit. I seriously hope that people get out and vote and I pray that they vote for anyone but Fairleys candidate.

[58ford]

Fairley could move to ward 4, run for councilman, and sue himself for changing the racial balance of ward thre by moving.

[sackett22]

Naw he would never move to Ward 4 our houses down here just aren't big enough to hold his ego and his marijuana farm.

[58ford]

He could live in it long enough to establish residency, then his son could flip it for him.

[OLDLADY]

If I read between the lines, I think what Fairly is saying is....doesn't matter what the demographics say......wait till you see the dead or gone or absentee votes come in.....they won't match demographics!!!!

[Booshay]

He lives out off of Chesterfield Rd off of S40th. Funny how he preachs about the wrongs being done to the poorer side of town when he doesnt wanna live there.

[bartspoon]

OLDLADY you are exactly right. I do not put anything past unfairley in his bid to control the city. He will pull out everystop. And it is a big mistake to underestimate his ability to get voters to the polls whether they are dead or alive.

We all have to get behind one candidate. And we all have to make sure that all our neighbors register and go vote. We have to show unfairley there is one ward that will not put up with his fat racist self and that he is messing with the wrong ward.

I always voted for Red and he never once dissappointed me as my representative. I trust Red and he is endorsing Dave Ware. That is enough for me. We dont have time to lose. We have to find a candidate, one candidate and support them starting now.

Im not telling anyone who to vote for. But I am saying that if we are not all united on what to do we may find ourselves in a terrible mess, one even worse then confronts us now.

Unfairley does not care who the candidate is as long as he is black and in his pocket. We are lucky, we have a candidate who thinks like we do and knows what must be done. And he has Red to help him. Lets not pass this oppourtunity up and fight among each other. Call Dave Ware up and tell him how you feel and if you have questions, ask him. Time is of the essence.

UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL, and we fall hard.

[beggingforrelief]

Well the babbling bafoon Fairley has spoken! Now the HA is lining up reporters to document every word from his racial mouth so that they can stir up the masses and sell more newspapers.

Fairley is a resident of ward 3, I believe and all he has done in the area he lives in is push DuPree campaign signs, but nevers comments about his own ward because he knows that Carter Carrol is doing a great job and does not want his neighbor hood to resemble ward 2 (DDD territory). But he wants to be the deciding factor to make sure all of the other wards are in chaos (or here is another acronym ... fhaos [fairley has arrives on scene]) and terrorize people into voting his convictions to give DuPree basically ultimate power over the city.

Its about time that the local media give Fairley the time and quotes in the media that he deserves.... NONE! Stand up ward 4 and don't let the idiot and puppet intimadate you. Please listen to Red when he speaks for the sake of the rest of us who live and work here.

[politically incorrect]

Fairley said the "flavor" of the ward has changed? Is that a "Chocolate City" remark? Is he quoting Ray Nagin?

[Bahlk]

Im always amazed at how much more stupid he can be

[daisy]

To the above @Fairley --shifting it so the council is 3-2. Now, it's ward 4. It's called opportinity in means to an end (Does anyone catch the double-meaning there? which end? both)

I thought he lived at the funeral home.

[Sir Mickey Mouse]

Laying everything about personal opinion aside... I certainly hope since the Dept of Justice and the FBI are/were in town on other matters that they seriously consider a close watch on a special election. Let the best person win, but honestly. No limo rides, no free $10 bills, no blank ballots that leave city hall or the poll and return completed... just honestly.

[Booshay]

Im always amazed at how much more stupid he can beIm not, he proves it over and over again.

[58ford]

An honest election?
Where do you think you live at?

Can any body watch the polls?
Maybe video tape people going in & out to make sure nobody was double dipping?

[dalo knight]

Caroline Lopinto was forced from her positon of city clerk by the false accusations of Ken Fairlykhan. The mayor did not stand for a good and honest woman. Why would he stand up for anyone in this city that has a diagreement with the Rev? The point is Caroline was forced out for a reason and I fear it is so dishonest Reverands can falsify absentee ballots and steal this election. The residents of Concilman Bailey's ward should demand poll watchers and that all absentee ballots and new registrations be reviewed by someone other than the city clerk that is currently in position. The honest people of Hburg need to stand up to this man and his cronies or bend over for him.

[Hub a Bubba]

The rev has used the new math to figure out who will win the race for ward 4. There are (+-) 5500 white registered voters that will turn out at 30%. That's 1650 votes. There are (+-) 1505 registered black voters that will turn out 110%. That's 1655.....you get the idea!:smt119

[Joelaw]

sigh....

im wondering if the HA plans on bringing fairley in at any point and having the entire news staff line up to lick that space between his toes

HEHE that is too good...
TK I tried to give ya some rep for this one but it said I have to spead it around 1st..

[daisy]

Booshay,I think that's called hypocrisy. That's a good point I never knew.

Old Lady, you mentioned dead and faked absentee ballots. doesn't someone purge or check voter rolls and doesn't Hattiesburg have voting commissioners? You can have those boxes or votes challenged if you have cause to believe they've been compromised.

Does anyone know more about this and if that could be the case how can a group of citizens counter it? Dalo Knght, I just read your post and wonder how to do all that, could you elaborate? I live in another ward but hey we're all concerned if this is going on? One for all and all for one to right wrongs. Is that legal fudging rolls? What penalty could someone pay if they were caught?

[sackett22]

I wonder about voter rolls also. But I'll tell you something Im not sure Fairley will allow them to update the rolls in certain areas, and I believe he won't allow the NAACP to update their info either. If you look on our local NAACP website on the left hand side you will see the name Roscoe Pickett. Mr. Pickett worked for the Hburg School District for many years. He is still listed on the NAACP website but Mr. Pickett passed away last year before Katrina if memory serves me.

So there probably will be many dead voters returning to put in their 2 cents.

[beggingforrelief]

One thing I hope for is that since the election only applies to one ward, security of the ballot boxes needs to be enhanced. Yes Fairley will bus, limo, taxi or what ever questionable people to the polls to vote. This is truly an arguement for voter ID laws to keep the vote on the up and up.

I am praying that the election officials step up and enforce the laws governing elections and not let the past happen again (ballot box for rowan disapear for an un-accounted amount of time and returned to city hall un-secured).

[fuzzis]

What's the process for poll monitoring in MS?

fuzzis

[wilebill]

What's the process for poll monitoring in MS?

fuzzis
I think they just try to make sure that cheater Whitey doesn't show up. Other than that, I don't think anybody cares.

[dalo knight]

Even if you do not live in ward Four you can help. If you know someone that lives over there encourage them to vote or register if they are not already. If they are out of town the week of the vote encourage them to vote absentee. Make sure everyone knows how important this vote is. Another thing make the HA ask questions about the new person that runs the city clerks office. Is she qualified and how she came to get that positon. Write state representitives and demand poll watchers. Do not u;;nderestimate what this charlatan called Rev Fairly will do.

[Black Diamond]

Even if you do not live in ward Four you can help. If you know someone that lives over there encourage them to vote or register if they are not already. If they are out of town the week of the vote encourage them to vote absentee. Make sure everyone knows how important this vote is. Another thing make the HA ask questions about the new person that runs the city clerks office. Is she qualified and how she came to get that positon. Write state representitives and demand poll watchers. Do not u;;nderestimate what this charlatan called Rev Fairly will do.

You mean "He" not "She" .. I understand the appointee is Kermit Eaton, son of current city employee and Fairley/Dupree disciple Alvin Eaton.

Qualifications? Aren't they obvious?

[LAGNAF01]

Help

[Janedoe]

I am sure Fairley will rent a bus or 2 & go door to door asking if they needs a ride to go vote for his minion. Maybe we should get a double decker bus & pack it full of people who REALLY care about the Ward they live in.

[pharmcop]

Fairley said the "flavor" of the ward has changed? Is that a "Chocolate City" remark? Is he quoting Ray Nagin?

Well, with the "white flight" he is so proud of being a cause of, there is no vanilla left.

[hlra07]

Scary. Hopefully someone will come forward who can be Fairley's candidate. All the City Council needs is another Kenneth Fairley ally.

[Janedoe]

Lately I have felt that there is no fair & square anything in Hburg. I am fearful that if Fairley finds a candidate they will win by 61% of the vote. Sound familiar?

[Conveyor Belt]

I think people may get out and vote on this one. It will certainly give me the answer to weather or not the citizens of Hattiesburg actually care about what's going on in their city.

[Leprechaun]

All the joken and playin is not going to get the job done. The fact is Fairley is trying to get as much power as he possibly can with this. He is trying to become the next Jessie Jackson. What people are not realizing, (including his flock) he is becoming a rich and powerful person (I won't dignify him by calling him a man). He really has no concern for his so called people. His ownly concern is enlarging his bank account on the pour souls that follow him blindly. He stirs up racial tensions just to create controversy and in doing so his blind followers continue to fund his coffers. Without controversy (preferrably racial) he loses his power base and his affluent lifestyle. Has everyone forgotten about the stolen hard drives with voter rolls on them. I'm not accusing anyone, however it is very interesting how the city politics are playing out since then. If the good people of Hattiesburg want a reasonable opportunity to turn around the direction the City of Hattiesburg is going, they must do as your opponent does. ORGANIZE!!!!!! I don't have a vote as I do not live in the City, however I do have a dog in the hunt.

[Fairley's Corner]

I knew Fairley was up to something. This article in the HA speaks volumes about Fairley's intentions.
http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060713/NEWS01/607130301/1002
It's over now, it's over now!!!!!!!
I feel like I can make it, the storm is over NOW!!

Kirk Franklin, God's Property, 1998

[ShockandAwe]

and those that are no longer with us shall vote again and again. Amen.

[ShockandAwe]

Anyone know anything about the person named Ware that Red Bailey alluded to in his interview when the news first broke?

[ShockandAwe]

What's the process for poll monitoring in MS?

fuzzis

Anyone have any specifics on how polls are monitored in MS? Specifically, how DO they check to ensure that the person voting is the right person in the right place and alive?

[noway]

A candidate can submit names to be poll watchers at any precint.. They have strict rules to abide by.. Any registered voter is able to look at the poll books (where you sign in before you vote) you can not wear any campaign material around the precint..

The poll watcher has a list of all register voters for that box.. Someone comes in to vote the poll WORKER finds them on the list then the poll WATCHER can mark his/her list that person has voted.

I dont really want to get in things that seem "fishy" to me at the polls but I would like to read up on what the poll WATCHERS and YOU as registered voter RIGHTS are? I think that any register voter can challenge anybodys VOTE..

[daisy]

Noway, thanks for checking into that. I do know from past experience in my hometown that a box can be thrown out "cause of one or 2?able voters--challenged. We also had a candidate walking around city hall campaigning w/in the noman's zone and they just kept warning him. HE LOST. also no voting signs or etc; in so many feet. I campaigned and put up signs for one of the U.S. Congressmen from Bassfield and was told that. Also Leprachaun,(still looking for my pot of gold by the way), I found your observations very insightful. I never thought of that as his income source--all the strife. I know I'm not the only one wondering how to organize and what did you mean how politics play out after the city hall breakin? I'm sure we all need to know more on the above.

[bartspoon]

ShockAndAwe... Dave Ware came down my street with Red the other day and Red introduced him to me. I was impressed. To me, we are lucky that a man like him is running. I dont have his phone number but I know he would be glad to come by your house and talk with you. If you talk with him im sure you will agree with me that he is just what we need. He wants very much to meet with everyone he can in the ward. I hope you can meet him soon. If i knew your address i would send him by your house. I really think he is the man for the job.

[Maggie-Doodle]

It has been 17 years since I have worked the voting polls..I know some things have changed...but noway I think you are right with what you said. Having been on an executive committee before I have some contacts I will call and get myself a refresher course and get back with everyone. THIS ELECTION IS CRUCIAL for us...of course everybody already knows that!

[daisy]

Curious, who are the candidates? If Red Bailey endorses Dave Ware that says loads. I like the idea of video taping people going in and out. The other side will say that is intimidating. What is the deal about the city clerk? Who are the parents of this employee? I think I missed that.
I don't live in ward 4 but I am willing to help as this affects us all. I imagine they would help us if we were in need.

[Kitty]

I posted this on another "Red Bailey" thread. I think it's possible this person (http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060719/NEWS01/60719019) could be Fairley's "white" candidate.

[nonnegotiable]

I think people may get out and vote on this one. It will certainly give me the answer to weather or not the citizens of Hattiesburg actually care about what's going on in their city.


I agree if they don't then why should the rest of us care. I was always taught to help someone but if they don't want to be helped leave them alone! Let the sleeping dog lie where it lies!

[nonnegotiable]

Anyone know anything about the person named Ware that Red Bailey alluded to in his interview when the news first broke?


I think that if Red Bailey is endorsing him and they feel like Red was the right man in the last election they ought to back Ware as the next coucil man for Ward 4! I myself if I lived there I would support Ware and I will get the word out that he is the man to support! Go Ware!!!!!! He is the man for WARD 4! I would be scared of anyone else thinking he was paid by Dupree/Fairley with unknown money to run for Council seat 4!

[daisy]

Did I read above Sackett 22 that you believed Fairley won't let them update rolls in certain areas He may have some power, but he only has the power given him by not challenging that? Furthermore, if he wants that much power--let him run. I would like to see how long he could be a councilman or a mayor and maintain control of his attitude and actions. I think others know more about this but he has about as much official authority as I do in this matter. I would challenge this.

[CuriousOne]

I was under the impression that the entire state went to electronic voting. It is supposed to be impossible to over-vote with this system. Did the city of Hattiesburg also switch to electronic voting? I would think so but I don't know for sure. The only paper ballots used and for absentees so this may change the dynamic a bit.

[Maggie-Doodle]

I saw in the paper that they were gonna use paper ballots...WHY? They just bought the machines so WHY not use them? SOUNDS FISHY to me!
According to the HA.. "the election commission voted to use paper ballots, which members said was less expensive and would ease confusion at the polls."
That just doesn't make sense to me...how can programming a machine with candidate names be more costly than printing cost for several thousand paper ballots?
The only thing I can figure is it will be easier for the rev. and his clowns to get their hands on the ballots and change or destroy peoples votes! I for one would not doubt one minute that he would stoop to something so low. IMHO we all should call and voice concern with using paper ballots to the election commissioners! All I can say is we better be getting poll watchers lined up before we just plain give the election to them!

[gilgamesh]

What is the deal about the city clerk? Who are the parents of this employee? I think I missed that.


His father is Alvin Eaton Sr., who works in code enforcement and is a direct line to Commodore about what goes on in that department. She has people like that in every part of the city structure.

[gilgamesh]

I posted this on another "Red Bailey" thread. I think it's possible this person (http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060719/NEWS01/60719019) could be Fairley's "white" candidate.

I would believe he is absolutely a Fairley candidate. He is a huge DuPree supporter and was VERY involved during the campaign. But, I still would caution, as I did in another thread, that there is another potential candidate who ran in the last Ward 4 campaign who could be just as much a Fairley/DuPree candidate, but perhaps not nearly so obvious. It would be interesting, and just like Fairley, to have a red herring candidate.

[CuriousOne]

I thought it was manditory. I didn't realize they had a choice at all in the matter. I know this last election (June) was done on the electronic machines as well as the run-off election that followed. If they already HAVE the machines then why use the paper? Am I missing something? The city gets its equipment from the county (who already have the machines and have used them in a prior election) so they should definitely use them!

[OLDLADY]

Can anyone call and question why or who decides to use paper ballots even tho they used the electronic one last election? If so and anyone finds out, please post.....This could be an interesting twist, among others.....

[CuriousOne]

I know, at least for the counties, that the only way you are allowed to use paper ballots is if there is something wrong (technically) with the machines. I called the city and they said they get their equipment from the county sooo... wouldn't that include the machines?

[firefly]

Naw he would never move to Ward 4 our houses down here just aren't big enough to hold his ego and his marijuana farm.ROFLMBO!!! Thanks for having the guts to say that & tell it like it is!!! :smt038

[daisy]

Has anyone called the HAmerican to ask them to see why and I think the name or ward 4's voting commissioner is George Decoux.

I found out where everything you want to know is in the MISSISSIPPI CODE Title 231511. It covers everything--pollwatchers etc; I also found out that all voting officials have to meet in January and answer to the MS. election commissioner.

I know we can all think they're more clever and practiced at this and I'm sure they are. We need to be aware of their ways and schemes if any and have a counter move.

We also need to ask people that are well versed in all these procedures and be aware and proactive.

[CuriousOne]

I may have been mistaken. It seems that the city has to buy its own voting machines and they are very expensive. They may have the option to use paper or electronic for the time being but soon will be mandated to get the electronic machines. I'm still unsure though but I've been asking around.

[OLDLADY]

Please keep asking...........

[ShockandAwe]

Hey Gila, will you say who you are alluding to here? I've been buried at work so haven't read all of the recent posts... Thanks

[Conveyor Belt]

I may have been mistaken. It seems that the city has to buy its own voting machines and they are very expensive. They may have the option to use paper or electronic for the time being but soon will be mandated to get the electronic machines. I'm still unsure though but I've been asking around.

If anyone voted in the democratic primary in Hattiesburg, were there voting machines or paper ballots? In forrest county, we had voting machines, this is not within a municipality, though. I still haven't switched my voting address to the city of Petal, yet...

My impression was that everyone in the state had the machines. That's the only reason I voted in the democratic primary was to give the machines a whirl.

[Maggie-Doodle]

CB, if you are talking about the election that was held just a few weeks ago...we voted on machines...I am in ward 4, Hburg At this point and time I have even forgotten what the election was for! Old timers disease you know! :)

[MSQueen]

.... Old timers disease you know! :)

hey maggie, i resemble that remark! :confused: :smt103 :-D

[B.T. Justice]

"Roger McDowell, 65, of South 22nd Avenue, announced he will run for the office"

Could this be the Rev's man?

[Conveyor Belt]

CB, if you are talking about the election that was held just a few weeks ago...we voted on machines...I am in ward 4, Hburg At this point and time I have even forgotten what the election was for! Old timers disease you know! :)

I think it was over a month ago... anyhow, that puts to rest the excuse about them not 'having' the machines.

[Maggie-Doodle]

CB you are right...I reckon it has been a about a month now...time flys when you are having fun!
QUEEN: sorry! didn't mean to step on anyones toes! lol :)
JUSTICE: Yes, I believe you are right. That is what I have been told from people who would absolutely know. I know for a fact he was in election campaign adds for Dupree...I saw them numerous times on WDAM...that would pretty well do it for me to believe that information then is true

[gilgamesh]

Hey Gila, will you say who you are alluding to here? I've been buried at work so haven't read all of the recent posts... Thanks

No, I didn't. You will have to figure that out. After all the candidates have announced, if he is one, I will share my thoughts then. No point if he doesn't run.

[jmb]

No, I didn't. You will have to figure that out. After all the candidates have announced, if he is one, I will share my thoughts then. No point if he doesn't run.

I think I figured it out. Does his first name start with an R?

[gilgamesh]

Yes

[jmb]

And he made the national media? (as in Chappelle's Show?)

[gilgamesh]

Oops, didn't mean to click thanks, meant to hit quote, but no, wrong r.

[jmb]

Oops, didn't mean to click thanks, meant to hit quote, but no, wrong r.

That's a shame! This could have really gotten entertaining! lol

The only other "R" I can think of is "RR" and if that's it and is the same "RR" I'm thinking of, his name has been thrown around here a time or two.

[gilgamesh]

Keep in mind, this is my opinion only...but is definitely a possibility.

[daisy]

I asked someone and the voting machine cost $10,000 along with a tester to test it a couple of times far more than paper ballots.

[Kitty]

I thought there was a new state mandate that all elections use voting machines.

Does this not apply to municipal elections?

[Conveyor Belt]

I thought there was a new state mandate that all elections use voting machines.

Does this not apply to municipal elections?

See, that's what I thought too... and MD said they HAVE the machines... so, why aren't they using them???

[jmb]

MS election code (http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2005/HandBook/Mississippi%20Election%20Code%203-06.pdf)

[Kitty]

MS election code (http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2005/HandBook/Mississippi%20Election%20Code%203-06.pdf)

§ 23-15-391. Voting machines, electronic voting systems, optical mark reading equipment, or direct recording electronic voting equipment to be used unless paper ballot will be less expensive.

The board of supervisors of each county in the State of Mississippi shall utilize voting machines, electronic voting systems, optical mark reading equipment or direct recording electronic voting equipment which shall comply with the specifications provided by law. The election commissioners may designate elections to be administered by paper ballot where the election commissioners determine that administration of an election by paper ballot will be less expensive than administration of the same election by voting machines, electronic voting systems, optical mark reading equipment or direct recording electronic voting equipment.

[CuriousOne]

AH... well there's the loophole.

I know in our election (county) the only way to use the paper ballots is if the machines malfunction. I don't believe the municipalities are required yet but have heard they will be in the near future.

[forwhatsright]

City workers hard at work on days off trying to get people registered to vote. This must have been one of the promises that had to be fulfilled by being given a job at the City. Do as your master bids!

[CuriousOne]

Ah ha... I asked a county clerk ~ Cities will be required to use electronic voting machines in 2008, until then it is their option to choose.

[forwhatsright]

How many candidates do you think Fairley will have running? Rink Russell, Roger McDowell, Jerome Brown???

[wilebill]

I don't think Rink is a Fairley man. I don't think Jerome Brown is, either.

[JB2379]

How many candidates do you think Fairley will have running? Rink Russell, Roger McDowell, Jerome Brown???
I don't think Jerome Brown is running, although I don't think he would have won anyway. I think he moved to another ward.

[forwhatsright]

I believe that Rink is from what I have heard on the street.
Is there a difference in being a Dupree man and a Fairley Man?

[JB2379]

I believe that Rink is from what I have heard on the street.
Is there a difference in being a Dupree man and a Fairley Man?
Not at all.

[forwhatsright]

JB, thanks for the info! I just want to get the facts strate. I don't want to be lead astray in my thinkin

[Blue Bengal]

Jerome Brown has moved to Ward 3 and he is definitely NOT a Fairley candidate.

[gilgamesh]

I agree, JB, there is no difference any more between being a Fairley or DuPree supporter. I thought there was when I went to work for him and when I worked to get him elected, but not any more. I actually find it very sad.

[nonnegotiable]

Gilgamesh would you be a campaign manager for a good man running for this position!