Jackson Jambalaya

Anybody that signs up against her is an asshole. This election is to hold the seat through June 30 of next year, at least let her have that.

In some Mississippi Counties/towns it's tradition to appoint the spouse of a deceased Supervisor/Aldermen to fulfill the position until the next general election. Then it's a normal political battle.

I'm not saying this tradition is a good or bad thing, but I do agree with 2:10.

It used to be a gesture of respect to the deceased's family.
But civility in politics seems to have vanished many years ago.

I agree - she should be unopposed.

But she should expect opposition next June if she chooses to run again.

I tried to post this twice in a related thread and it was never approved. Scrooge! Breaking news hog!

There is no civility in politics in Madison or the county. Sandra will alderman at large for 30 years.

Since when did the city of Madison's mayor have any say in who runs or wins any city of Madison election?

In all honesty, I kind of feel sorry for Mayor Mary.

Granted, she can still dictate that sculptured strawberrys must be applied to bridges, but her "authority" has been slowly slipping away for a long time.

Now she's about to have a pot shop next to her red "choo-choo train" caboose.
(And there's not one thing she can do about it).

Why ?

Because Lynn Fitch said so.

" the city of Madison "

Contrary their excellent 30 year public relations campaign, Madison is not a city.
It never has been.

Madison is . . . and has always been a small town.

Granted, it's a very nice town.

But it's only a town.

(No where near a city).

2:10 - Wrong.

I love Sandra, and admired her husband and enjoyed working with him admired working with him over several years.

But in my democratic republican governing, we do not inherit seats of power or position. She does not 'deserve' this for 6 days, 6 weeks, or 6 months just because she was married to the guy that was elected to it a few years ago.

If she wants to campaign for it on her own right, on her own positions and her own abilities -- then go for it. But your statement is pure dee bulls**t. She does not deserve to get it for any reason. Or at least not in my concept of representative governance.

I live in Madison and I agree with 5:42. Elected positions should never, ever be gifted to someone. Ever.

5:42. FINALLY a comment with merit. Good lord people. You don't inherit governmental elected positions. Could she have ever won on her own, sans the marriage to a wonderful person?

No one deserves or is entitled to any seat of public office. It must be earned.

Funny how city of Madison claims that prayer help build this city. When someone like me thinks about run for the open seat they are considered an asshole. If I'm an asshole, then I must be famous because someone wrote a song about me https://youtu.be/bsHEHSrMDU0 .

" She does not deserve to get it for any reason. Or at least not in my concept of representative governance."

Lord have mercy.

Although I can't argue with you basic constitutional reasoning, it's easy to assume you're one of those bitter people that screams at little kids to get off your lawn.

To say she should run unopposed is improper. Besides the fact her late husband held the seat can anyone give one good reason she should?

What qualifications does she have?

Seems like people kind of agreed that she should have the seat for 6 months, and then the one dude who sees the opportunity to run for public office gets pissed and makes a bunch of posts back to back to back.

Go ahead and sign up big boy. Sandra will win going away simply from the courtesy vote. But go ahead and show your ass.

"In some Mississippi Counties/towns it's tradition to appoint the spouse of a deceased Supervisor/Aldermen to fulfill the position until the next general election. It used to be a gesture of respect to the deceased's family."

Yeah? Like which counties? Which towns?

I'm sure she needs health insurance, so it's only reasonable she seeks this job. It's just life.

If she chooses to run a campaign based on her marriage to the late Warren, that's her decision, and the people of Madison have the responsibility to weigh whether they should elect her. If I were a qualified elector in Madison, I'm not sure that platform would compel me to vote for or against her, though.

My limited personal interaction with the Strains led me to believe Sandra would be as good as an alderperson as any other candidate. I wish her well, and I hope she is able to grieve in whatever way suits her.

You know what is funny I've always back the mayor of Madison and her people. Yet when I try to make a move her people stab me in the back. I'm not a danger to Madison, I don't think. If you really want to see an asshole test me I can be one.

I don't know what Miz Strain's qualifications are, but I know Mr. Gober is good at massaging and recreating photo images. If either would bring original thoughts to the table, they won't be welcome at City Hall.

Sandra Strain should be elected the open seat to fill out the term. Now if anyone wants to run against her in the future they can. Let her fill out the term for Warren. Mr. Gober you too honest and too humble to run for office. The board of alderman and Queen have their own people and you are not part of it.

I think we should all agree to disagree. It’s not about who is right & who is wrong, it is about mutual respect.

The idea behind giving those seats to a spouse to finish out the term is for the spouse NOT run when the seat comes open. This gives the people who run for the position to all have the same chance and not have the incumbent edge. If she is planning to run for the seat then she should not except the position for now. That would "give" her an undeserved and unfair advantage because she WILL use that.