Jackson Jambalaya

I have no idea why he would do that -- not that there won't be anything shady going on in Canton, but because the SOS doesn't have enforcement authority. If anyone from the SOS office sees anything illegal going on, all they can do is notify someone else (polling place baliff, Mr. Guest, or AG Hood).

I guess they can point and holler, "Hey, that's wrong, what you just did." But that seems more likely to get an SOS staffer's ass whipped rather than stop anyone from doing the kind of crap they've been doing for years.

What could possibly go wrong?

Ack!

Why didn't DA Guest prosicute or force the resignation of Lynn Weathersby?

The Secretary of State's office has oversight authority and responsibility, dumbass.

Check the duties of the Secretary of State and what a person is to do if they see a violation of election law -- the SOS is an ADMINISTRATOR ONLY. An SOS representative can OPINE on whether an action is legal or not, but doesn't have the legal authority to DO anything about it. The SOS has enforcement authority over Charities and Securities -- those guys have badges and the right to arrest someone. NO ONE in the SOS elections office has that right.


§ 23-15-211.1. Secretary of State designated Mississippi's chief election officer; chief election officer to gather certain information regarding elections; annual report on voter participation

(1) For purposes of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, the Secretary of State is designated as Mississippi's chief election officer.

(2) As the chief election officer of the State of Mississippi, the Secretary of State shall have the power and duty to gather sufficient information concerning voting in elections in this state. The Secretary of State shall gather information on voter participation and submit an annual report to the Legislature, the Governor, the Attorney General and the public.


§ 23-15-903. Procedure for filing complaint of violation of election law

In addition to any other procedure provided by law, any person who has reason to believe that any election law has been violated may file a written complaint with the commissioners of election of the county in which the alleged violation occurred. The commissioners of election shall conduct a hearing on any such complaint. The district attorney shall have notice of such hearing and the district attorney or his legal assistant may attend such hearing. If the election commissioners find that there is probable cause to believe that a violation has occurred, they shall refer the complaint to the district attorney and the district attorney shall present the matter to the grand jury at its next term.

my gawd ya'll! ...Why in the world would those thugs up north (canton) need brother watching them? hardy har har!

It's a request to monitor the polling places. The letter does not mention anything about law encorcement. It requests assistance in monitoring the election. I say it's a good idea given past history with elections in Canton. I'm sure you're aware of the voting motto for canton "Vote early, vote often". Canton is in dire need of new leadership, or rather just leadership period. Sad to see the town I grew up in slowly collapsing in on itself.

9:04, thanks. Now check the definitions of administrator, administer, and administrate. The request is properly made. Nobody is axing for someone to show up, collect all firearms, line people up against the walls and frisk them.

Maybe it has to do with C.O. Chinn running the elections.

To the first commenter:

Guest's office will be there, observing, too. I got this straight from an ADA in the Canton office. My guess is this is both PR and a shot across the bow.

Also: firsthand testimony from a deputy secretary of state would likely carry significantly more weight at an election-fraud trial than that of a layman.

"Why didn't DA Guest prosicute or force the resignation of Lynn Weathersby?"

Being unable to spell prosecute, you'll elaborate as to the charges, won't you?

prosicute....prosecute....prostitute.

Are we back on that Vicksburg election?

This is an excellent idea and one that would serve well in all elections in all polling places. Why all the negativity??? Since we can't seem to get a stamp of approval from the feds on Voter ID, this is the next best thing. Complacency is what got us where we are today! A big "Thank You" to the Office of the Secretary of State!!! At least one agency of state government is carrying out its duty!!!!

Good idea, seems as You must make a request to have fair elections huh??? Wonder about the Rankin County Board of Supervisors activities?? May be that they fund enough ADA's to keep the DA Happy-what ya think??
gtider

Let's see, the former Rankin DA, the Honorable David Clark tried to prosecute Mr Weathersby on the non 16th section land deal for the new Brandon High school along with their attourney whos gravel pit was used for site preperation.

When DA Guest ran for office against David Clark, Mr weathersby supported his race.

Did DA Guest wash his hand as well as Mr Weathersby in this no prosecute deal we have just witnessed?

And was there a recording of the extortion attemp of Wood Brown?

DA Guest,it's time to come clean!


your hands are dirty, others will show you he way!

The County administrator went to DA Guest with this

We need all the help we can get, and especially if Ike Brown comes snooping around..............He is T-R-O-U-B-L-E!

When we sweep out the BOS and Superintentent maybe DA Guest will go also