Update: Commission did not meet at 1:00 PM. Two commissioners were at city hall at 1:30 and spoke in parking lot for 30 minutes, violating open meeting law. They came in and provided details of the outside meeting. Commissioner Brown said he wanted the other candidates there and then left. Commissioner Powell said she had concerns that the election was not properly conducted. She said she would not certify election. SOS, Attorney Ed Blackmon, and Attorney General were consulted and she was informed of that fact. She said she had to talk to SOS but would only call that office from her house and then left. Commissioner Rogers is ready to certify but can not do so without one of the other two. They are supposed to meet at 4:00 PM.
Update: Commission did not meet this morning as two commissioners could not be present. Four people who voted by affidavit tried to switch their addresses to Dr. Truly's home. Commission supposed to meet at 1:00 PM today.
The Canton Election Commission will meet at 10:00 AM today to finish counting votes and certifying the special election for Ward 2. The commission did not meet yesterday. The panel was supposed to meet yesterday at 1:00 PM, then postponed meeting until today. Don Bates, who was the only white candidate, is only two votes short (271 votes) of avoiding a runoff election . Edward Thompson has 102 votes and Mayor Truly's wife is third with 63 votes.
The Clarion-Ledger reported yesterday most of the affidavit ballots were thrown out:
"The commission began certifying affidavits this morning at Canton City Hall, but needed assistance from Madison County Circuit Court Clerk Lee Westbrook.
At issue were several addresses of registered voters that don’t reside in Ward 2 or are not registered to vote.
Out of the 78 affidavits, the voter registration rolls determined three were from Ward 2. The others came from other wards, outside Canton city limits, nonexisting voters and streets split by wards 2 and 3.
Bates, who challenged the affidavits, contacted the secretary of state and Madison County district attorney’s office contending pollwatchers violated election laws at City Hall by interfering with and intimidating voters." Article
JJ reported Wednesday representatives from the District Attorney, Attorney General, and Secretary of State went to City Hall Tuesday afternoon after the Mayor had Mr. Bates thrown out of City Hall. Individuals who were not poll-workers and not affiliated with the Bates campaign were examining the poll books, writing down names of people who had not voted, then would go to the parking lot and hand the notes to other individuals who would then leave, presumably to go "round 'em up". Elderly people from Canton Manor Nursing Home were also brought in with "caregivers". Witnesses told JJ it was quite clear these voters were not of "right mind" and the "caregivers" would vote for them. The Mayor appoints all three election commissioners.
Friday, March 16, 2012
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Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Trollfest '07
Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
17 comments:
This is absolutely the worst Mayor in the history of Canton, Ms. Followed by Fred Esco "The Puppet" and Alice "Let me brag on my resume" Scott.
First let me say, it does sound like something fishy was going on with this election.
Now let me expand on the last sentence in JJ's post. Yes the Mayor does appoint the election commissioners, but the Board approves them. Just thought all of the facts should be shared, not just part of them.
this is better. Go for it.
If the Attorney General would investigate the Mayor and some of his people, there would be a real house cleaning!
There's no need for voter ID is there? No problems with voter fraud. Nothing to see here folks, move along...
(If you could see my eyes rolling, you could more easily detect the sarcasm.)
If the Attorney General would investigate the Mayor,,,
"If a frog had wings, he wouldn't bump his a** when he hops."
Not happening.......
Did they meet at 4?
I have been following a Canton Radio Station blog called wmgoradio.com and the City of Canton has serious problems. What's going to happen in the 2013 city elections up there will be a sight to see. The lone person that everybody seems to have hope in is some man named Greg Green. Who seems to be a Conservative Democrat and preaches fiscal responsibility and unity. That has got to be a breath of fresh air for a town who's politicians are known for race baiting and big spending. God help them.
Where is George Clooney ?
Canton is no different from the Sudan.
Sorry, I forgot that Clooney in a D.C. jail,
Ed and Bab's are nervous about the Nissan
legal team that has been spotted at Tico's.
Remember years ago when the community was all aghast over certain revelations regarding Sidney Runnels, then mayor? And everybody wanted him run out of town. A classic example of 'be careful what you wish for'.
Sidney Runnels was and is Just as worse as Fred Esco, William Truly and Alice Scott. He was just a puppet for Bill Mosby and the rest of that group and killed every piece of economic development that wanted to come to Canton just because they felt their business was being threaten. This city is this way because of years and years of neglect. The last 30 years to be exact. Runnels just got fired as City Manager from another town. Yeah, your comment really carries some weight.
'as worse as'? 'was being threaten'? a local, eh?
Word on the skreeet is that "2-Gutta" is planning
another video during the upcoming Flee Market.
(only toy guns from the prop shop will be used) .
..... So ends the once great flee market as a top 10
Triple-A / Southern Living "event".
Does anyone know the condition of the poor Canton McDonald's Manager that was shot last week
over a fish sandwich ?
I live in Canton, and I know our town doesn't matter much to the rest of the county, but for those of us who grew up here and are rearing our children here, we live on hope that change is coming. Spotlighting the corruption that has been going on for years is the first step in making positive progress. Thanks, Kingfish, for simply going public with this. Elections in Canton could be the poster child for why we need Voter I.D.
Are there not any higher up Democratic election commission officials that are not embarrassed by the actions of this election commission meeting in the parking lot and running to cars to leave city hall before being questioned?
Does the Canton Democratic election commission not have to answer to someone?
"Two commissioners were at city hall at 1:30 and spoke in parking lot for 30 minutes, violating open meeting law"
"Four people who voted by affidavit tried to switch their addresses to Dr. Truly's home."
Dumbfounded.
Two commissioners do not constitute a quorum.
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