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Is the mayor supposedly educated? In her veto she suggests Robert Rule of order. Would this be anything similar to “Robert’s Rules of Order”? This would be to stop the un-orderly ( is this an English word or term?) conduct. She is an embarrassment to Pelahatchie.

She may as well quit now as she won't ever be elected again... not even dog catcher

I have known Brad for many years. He always tries his best and is a very good attorney. He would do whatever they needed done as long as everyone was on board and followed the rules. Why get sued for this drama? This seems a ridiculous controversy. Just put it in writing and let everyone vote.

Mills is a good lawyer and a good person. The mayor’s attorney is out of his depth. Threatening to personally sue a city attorney is laughable. Mills just started the job when the mayor was elected. If she is angry because she didn’t get her choice the remedy is political not a personal suit.

Two totally incompetent, out of their place individuals - the Mayor, and the lawyer that evidently thinks he is the Mayor. Attorney's job is not to be and Alderman but to advise all the elected officials, when adked. Interjection himself into this argument shows his lack of experience, the weakness of the council members, and the inability of the Mayor to conduct a meeting.

Problem is, Mayor was elected. Just like many elected officials at all levels, the voters may regret it, but they have to live with it for four years. But the city attorney is a hired hand - and he evidently doesn't have the maturity, experience, or competency to do the job under the existing circumstances.

City hall is closed today. FYI

I've don't believe I have ever seen a Mayor so unprofessional in all my days. She talks over anyone that does not agree with her. Who is she trying to convince that she is right and everyone else is wrong.. herself or anyone listening? She has created a nightmare in this small town. Guess that what happens when you run for Mayor out of vengeance and not for the sake of the community. Also, she has apparently never read an Attorney General's Opinion because their opinions reference the MS State statute of which their opinions are based upon. I'm sure Jim Hood would appreciate her dismissing Attorney General Opinions as "nothing more than an opinion".

I'm sure it's just me but I can't understand a damned word any of them is saying.

"I'm sure Jim Hood would appreciate her dismissing Attorney General Opinions as "nothing more than an opinion."

Well...Do you have in mind that an AG opinion is something else?

Am I missing something here? How does lillie-white Pelahatchie elect a black mayor? I'm not up to date on my Pelahatchie history, but even looking at the board of alderman, one thinks: One of these things is not like the other.

Bit more than a simple opinion:

"a. Pursuant to Section 7-5-25, a requestor, who acts in good faith and in accordance with the advice given in the opinion, will not be civilly or criminally liable as a result of such acts, unless the opinion is manifestly wrong and without any substantial support.

b. An official opinion is formal advice. It is not a ruling or order and does not require a particular action be taken. An official opinion provides protection from civil and criminal liability to those officials who act in accordance with the opinion.

c. The Mississippi Supreme Court views official opinions to be persuasive authority, but is not bound by them. Poppenheimer v. Estate of Coyle, 98 So.3d 1059, 1066 (Miss. 2012)."

@12:30- Pelahatchie is 35-40% black, so not exactly "lillie-white." That said, they all run as independents. No party labels in municipal elections. No party primaries. And in the general, there is no runoff. She ran against two white candidates and received a plurality.

Pelahatchie CITY HALL? Not clear on what city hall

The city attorney acts as though we are his enemy. We aren't. The Mayor hired private counsel to advise her and to help the citizens of Pelahatchie.

12:30 - the same way my high school finally elected a black homecoming queen after 70 years.

They finally consolidated the black vote behind one candidate.

Pelahatchie Board members are giving specific and direct instructions to city employees regarding city operation, including the city clerk and others.

Miss. Code Ann. s. 21-3-15(2)(a) states "The legislative power of the municipality shall be exercised by the board of aldermen by a vote within a legally called meeting. No member of the board of aldermen shall give orders to any employee or subordinate of a municipality other than the alderman's personal staff."

If proven true, these actions by the board would violate Miss. Code Ann. s. 21-3-15(2)(a), yes or no?

Yes.

From:

2004 WL 7092543 (Miss.A.G.)
Office of the Attorney General
State of Mississippi
*1 Opinion No. 2004-0390
*1 August 6, 2004

Re: Authority of Mayor; Agenda; Supervision of City Clerk

"This office has recognized the position of an appointed city clerk as a department head. MS AG Op., Martin (November 1, 1997). The mayor exercises ““superintending control” over municipal employees and affairs, and this includes supervisory authority over department heads. Miss. Code Ann. Section 21-3-15.

The board of aldermen does not have the authority to direct the daily activities of the clerk. MS AG Op., Baker (November 1, 1995)."

The board has no authority to become involved in the day-to-day operations of the clerk's office or otherwise interfere with the supervisory authority granted to the mayor by Section 21-3-15. MS AG Op., Baker (November 1, 1995). "

A competent person that is interested in that town needs to start campaining now. There is a good chance you will be elected.

Lets not make this a black/white issue. I had high hopes for the Mayor and I'm sadly disappointed in her.

Allow me to point out that the Board has been overriding her vetoes with unanimous votes and two of the aldermen and alderwomen are black.

The real back story here is that she doesn't even live in Pelahatchie and the municipal election commissioners responsible for putting her on the ballot in the first place did not sufficiently look into her residency or ask her to come before them and prove her residency prior to certifying her. Kingfish why don't you do the research for them - would be interesting to know what you find out. If anyone could dig up that skeleton, my bet is on you. Until then, it will be a continued S show for the next 4 years.

Hinds County property records do not show her as a property owner.

Mr. Bellinder why are you posting Attorney General Opinions your client doesn't recognize them. And, if you're going to copy and paste Miss. Code Ann. Section 21-3-15 make sure you copy and paste all of it, not just the parts that make your Client look good.

Property ownership and homestead exemption are highly flawed measures of residency.

and show me where Rankin county property records do?...

She got her pelahatchie aunt to do her a favor and sign an affidavit that she lives with her...and went and got her car tag registered at her aunt's residence.

Yup, that should do it.

12:27 I dont understand most of the words either. ALl I can say is BLESS HER HEART.

Will someone check with the county tax collector and see where her car registration was at the time of her election...

Kingfish @12:55 neither do Rankin. However, her husband is listed on the Hinds County Land Roll.

§ 21-3-15. Duties of the mayor; authority of the board of aldermen.

(1) The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the board of aldermen, and in case there shall be an equal division, shall give the deciding vote. The executive power of the municipality shall be exercised by the mayor, and the mayor shall have the superintending control of all the officers and affairs of the municipality, and shall take care that the laws and ordinances are executed.

(2) (a) The legislative power of the municipality shall be exercised by the board of aldermen by a vote within a legally called meeting. No member of the board of aldermen shall give orders to any employee or subordinate of a municipality other than the alderman's personal staff.

(b) Ordinances adopted by the board of aldermen shall be submitted to the mayor. The mayor shall, within ten (10) days after receiving any ordinance, either approve the ordinance by affixing his signature thereto, or return it to the board of aldermen by delivering it to the municipal clerk together with a written statement setting forth his objections thereto or to any item or part thereof. No ordinance or any item or part thereof shall take effect without the mayor's approval, unless the mayor fails to return an ordinance to the board of aldermen prior to the next meeting of the board, but no later than fifteen (15) days after it has been presented to him, or unless the board of aldermen, upon reconsideration thereof on or after the third day following its return by the mayor, shall, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the board, resolve to override the mayor's veto.

(3) The term "ordinance" as used in this section shall be deemed to include ordinances, resolutions and orders.

Miracle Ear at 12:27, I tend to agree with you!!!!!

Ok Bellinger is it not Cohersion for the mayor to call and text alderman individually asking for private meetings without the other alderman in attempts to sway them on her side. This is all stuff that people have evidence and recordings of. I feel sorry for you that you didn’t do your homework on your client prior to accepting to represent. You are presented with half of the facts I could show you some things but...... it will leave you looking like you ate an entire piece of “help” pie instead of a slice. Brad Mills has earned my respect because he said Monday night what should have been said months ago. Hail board members

Kingfish hinds county won’t show her as a property owner, rankin County either she is and always has been a renter

It's a shame I can't post that Michael Jackson eating popcorn meme here. So apropos.

Had a matter against Bellinder once. Empty suit.

"How does lillie-white Pelahatchie elect a black mayor?"

There are no candidate photos in the ballot box, sir. The people had no idea the candidate named Ryshonda Beechem was black.

What a fiasco! Reminds me of some City of Jackson Board Meetings. Could this become a show similar to "Housewives of . . ."?

Quite entertaining. I couldn't quite figure out what the board member on the far end was upset about or who he was upset with. Everytime he voiced something that couldn't be heard his hand went to swatting at flies (or so it appeared).

Will have to keep watch on what our fair neighbor to the east does from now on.

If a city hall closes in the middle of the forest, does it make a sound?

It's sad that people still defend this sad excuse of a "mayor". This whole thing with the State Auditor's office was a set up by her and I'm assuming her "attorney." I mean, wasn't her mom let go for misuse of funds? funny. She'd be kicked back in Jackson if there had only been two people in this race.

None of her fellow mayors care for her. WHAT. A. JOKE.

Nobody in that meeting apparently knows a thing about meeting decorum or Robert's Rules. Either side.

@2:50 "This is all stuff that people have evidence and recordings of. I feel sorry for you that you didn’t do your homework on your client prior to accepting to represent. You are presented with half of the facts I could show you some things but"

Any evidence you have, please forward to Thomas.Bellinder@BellinderLawFirm.com

@3:32 "Had a matter against Bellinder once. Empty suit."

Which case was that?

We stand by our client's actions, and await these matters' outcomes. Our advice to her is that she walk with integrity and follow God.
Any advice or counsel that anyone can give is welcomed by the Mayor and her team.
To God Be The Glory!

4:05, that's funny. and accurate. problem is there have been so few news worthy shenanigans recently with the Hinds and Madison boards of supervisors that we have to tune in to the Pelahatchie channel for fun.

silver lining I suppose.

What a joke the Mayor and her "lawyer" are. This little town was was moving up pretty good but that is all gone now. Is is proper for this "lawyer" to me discussing all this on this website.

Ok, let me make this clear. Don't bother trying to get me to figure out who lives where. I get this alot more than you realize. Go get a PI, get the info, go to court or pursue whatever the remedy is. I don't have time to play private dick and run down every accusation about where someone does or does not live. I remember I would get tips about Harvey living in Madison County. Wasn't true. There have been other Mayors, Supervisors, Councilmen, and candidates where that accusation is made.

Seems like the mayor of Pelahatchie (and pearl for that matter) are both learning the "strong board, weak mayor" concept

There's a couple of videos on here from LA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZOIo0gIYcc

Mr. Bellinder, you say all glory to God and your advice is for the mayor to follow God. Well I serve a loving God and I believe my God talks about loving people and unity not trying to divide. My God is about forgiveness. The Mayor is about lying( she won on false pretenses that she lived in Pelahatchie at the time of the election) and then to pretend that God has this. I don't think God honors lies. So Mr. lawyer I would be careful about putting God in all of this. Maybe if you checked into what is actually going on you would not be in the dark.

If that board is that head strong, just take your check and PERS credits and enjoy your life.

Hail Queen Mary! Long live the Queen!

Signed: 39110

2 things we always bring. God, and the receipts.
Email me your receipts, those who claim evidence of wrongdoing. Fair evaluation for all.

The board needs to cut the salary of all elected officials to "0" until the idiot Mayor quits, then make sure this kind of shit doesn't happen again.

The Pelahatchie Plunder....one sure thing about this mess. The attorneys will be paid.

It ain't the mayor that's totally in the wrong. That board is messed up. Too many people jumping to conclusions based on skin color, but some of the things this board are pulling is idiotic.

Mr. Bellinder, I stand on my word. I live in the community that she claims that she lived in when she run for mayor. This is lie, she di. not live in Pelahatchie when she ran for mayor. I also stand on the fact that God does not honor a lier. Now if you are a man of God I would entertain your defense of a lie.

So somebody explain how all this relates to the drug seizure funds irregularities?

Due to the municipal budget shortage because Pelahatchie is such a small town the board and mayor from previous administrations would use drug seized monies to pay bills and replace the funds after the taxes would come in every year. No one used any monies for personal gain it was used for the budget shortfall. The new mayor reported misappropriation of fund to the state auditors office due to that fact mainly trying to avenge her moms termination.its that simple.the mayor has led the public to think that the previous admin used funds for personal gain by playing on the word misappropriation. If you notice from all the video footage that kingfish has posted the mayor continues to try to get the board to use the drug seized funds because the town is short on municipal funds. She messed that up though. From my understanding city hall closed yesterday because the mayor and her attorney have been sending threatening and harassing text and emails to the staff of city hall telling them to follow her or find another job. Well that’s what the letter I received from the mayor said and one is posted on the front door of city hall. Also the mayor thought someone told the board that she said if the state auditor didn’t come down on the board for using drug funds that she was going to say the board misappropriated FEMA/MEMA funds. Btw the access she is saying that she wants was given months ago. She requested our personal passwords and tha is what we will not give her. God bless

This small town was doing just fine until Mayor Beecham took over last July. Now they cannot pay their bills and city employees are all upset. Nobody can do their jobs because she has an agenda to get vengeance on the town because her mother lost her job. People get on here and want to make this about skin color. This has nothing to do about skin color. This is about right and wrong. But if you want to get to the root of the problem then check her mother out. Now you will find the answers to all this plunder.

6:20 a.m. Well said.

Was much more interesting when you were applying much needed scrutiny to the airport.

Yeah, I know. I can only cover so much.

Info can be emailed to me at kingfish1935@gmail.com. Thanks.

People are getting sick and tired of the term "racist" being used as it is today. I'm willing to bet that Carlos the clown possibly understands the law more so than this woman. Stop playing the race card. Look at the Democrats that were using the race card term recently... they in cahoots with one of the biggest racist in this country Louis Farrakhan. It doesn't get anymore hypocritical than that.

Ha! Bellinder went all Katy Perry vs Taylor Swift.... Receipts...... HAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHA

What would have happened if all the law enforcement cost for the town and been paid from Drug money thus freeing up general fund money for all other city uses? Point is this is an accounting matter and not a great big deal. Now the Mayor being crazy is a big deal.

Knox Ross was a very good Mayor and a CPA. Does he have any role in all this mess? I have to think he left the City is very good shape.

Hey Kingfish get the mayor to send you the letter she had sent to all of her employees.
Its all over Facebook today. Thats a very classy move the morning after the board meeting

Hey the mayor did not close city hall yesterday the staff walked out due to threats and unfair treatment

Where on Facebook would one find this letter?

Search "Pelahatchie" in Facebook and the post with the letter pops up eventually.

Mr Bellinder your client is doing just what she said she was going to do during her campaign, cause controversy. She is a citizen only because someone lied and said she lived with them. Her husband lives and resides in jackson just as she does. They are not divorced nor separated. So why would she want residency in Pelahatchie? I'll tell you why, revenge because her mother was let go from the police department. Her mother should be in jail but it got swept under so her life would not be ruined and not to attract attention. The ladies that miss mayor doesn't like and has disrespected so much was the very women that worked their butts off for the mayors prayer breakfast for her. She also got a notice that FEMA was suspending funds due to hurricane. She could have suspended work till funds were opened back up but no, she wants and his doing the best she can to run this town in the ground. Therefore the bills just piled up. Oh and could you tell us how much more it is costing this town for her to be bonded as mayor????????????? Seems her past business endeavors haven't been to successful. Can't wait to see the responses........

@12:11p true info. The bills are also piling up because the mayor has refused to sign any checks from the beginning and she vetoed all the bill paying issues after the board meetings so they are going back and forth with this. This is all common knowledge she puts it on Facebook. Needless to say since Jackson jam and her attorney has been coming to the meetings she is much nicer to the board and white community members. Guess since she has coverage. She also changed passwords on banking info so she is the only one who knows what checks have posted and cleared. Btw the checks from city hall all bounced like a ball. Some accountant she is

Everyone Needs to read her letter to town employees...about 6th grade grammar...well based on todays standards, it could be a masters thesis.

To March 7, 2018 at 12:16 PM

If you really want to see a town board circus, travel to home of Last Chance U and watch the town of Scooba's decorum...

This is what you get when one is elected by only 1/3 of the town. The mayor is incompetent. She doesn’t know grammar and doesn’t understand the way government works.

@12:11p “true info. The bills are also piling up because the mayor has refused to sign any checks from the beginning”

How could you possibly know this?

I am not 12:11, but I watched the video of the board meeting. I believe what Mr. Barnard said pretty much meets the criteria for “bills piling up” as the city is responsible and cannot get these bills paid. I realize MEMA is part of this, but the city dropped the ball somewhere along the way and owes into the hundreds of thousands on work that was done months ago. It doesn’t take an accountant to see where the problem lies. None of this was an issue until the change in administration. Please don’t try to play the race card. That act is tired. The board, made up of both Caucasian & African American, is voting with one voice. The locals usually know a lot more about what is REALLY going on rather than those of us that just starting paying attention. Oh, & all that Facebook posting is not exactly transparent as only one side is being told. Anyone discerning adult can tell that there is more to the story. But, nice spin

Waiting on the the 12:11 comments to be addressed. Looks as though mr Bellinder Or Anyone else wants to address these issues because they are all TRUE!!!

The town of Pelahatchie has a lot to offer. Now if you listen to Mrs Beecham and her followers, its just a racist town that is corrupt and headed to the dumps. But lets be real, this little town is home to a lot of people that take pride in Pelahatchie. A lot of people that have worked hard to make it what it is today. Three of those people are on the board today. I have read where people say "O that's just little ole Pelahatchie, they aren't nothing and what do they have, who wants to go there?" Well lets just see, we have two GREAT schools, NO CRIME to speak of, three doctors office, two pharmacies, library, post office, grocery store, five gas stations, tractor store, farm and home center, two parts houses, two banks, volunteer fire department, three auto mechanic shops, several places to eat, plenty of hair stylist, vet clinic, several churches, furniture store, gift shops, dollar general, fred's, Yogi on the lake, dentist office, that's just off the top of my head. So yes this is a little town with a big heart and I hope it stays that way. The two things that stand out to me are GREAT SCHOOLS AND NO CRIME. Now this town is what is because of the mayors and aldermen that came before Mrs Beecham. They saw the future 10, 20, 30, years ago and we as a town are reaping the benefits of those dreams and policies they put in place. A good friend of mines dad once said, the cream will always rise to the top. Mrs Beecham you and your followers day is coming but I don't think its the top you are looking for. The lies, vengeance, misguidance, and vindictive person you are will come out sooner than later. God bless Pelahatchie

Looks as if Mr Bellinder has left the building...

Bellinder I told you once before you should have done your homework before you took this case. You are being fed “HELP”pie. You might want to ask the staff and Alderman for some of the texts, letters and emails they have been sent without your knowledge. Beechem was ruthless in those board meetings before you and kingfish started covering she would not allow one white to speak she would ask sidekick Poole to escort them out. Really this is not about race. This is about revenge and she is doing exactly what she said. Now food for thought. When you Bellinder don’t get Beecham the results she wants is she going to report you for inappropriate conduct or threatening her or lol misappropriation of some sort. I feel sorry for all involved especially the board like the above state Adams -35 years warren 29 years and Boyd 12 years along with Ross moved this small town forward for years with no problem no scams no media only good publicity now everything is negative. From day 1. My family is praying for peace and understanding for all. The truth will come out and when it does I’m asking that kingfish covers it and Bellinder apologizes to the Board because he too like so many others that Beecham has reached out to is in the dark through no fault of their own. God bless

Bellinder has got to be one of the dumbest attorneys I’ve ever seen. I’m not referring to the video but his actions here.
This blog is a good source for news and the comments usually resemble a group of teens on Facebook, just usually with better spelling.
I understand that this situation is all public knowledge but if I had hired an attorney and found out he was discussing my issues on an internet blog he would be a fired ass.
It would be one thing to do it anonymously but to put your name on there? Dude, you are in an arena of lions wearing t-bone underwear.
It doesn’t matter if you have a law degree. You jumped in an Internet street fight and you don’t get it that even if you had all the fact, right and Jesus himself on your side, you would lose here.
You should call your law school and request a refund bc the first thing they should have taught you is: rarely do we regret our silence.