Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Ward 2 Special Election Announced

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement Monday. 

Today, the Jackson City Council has declared the Ward 2 City Council seat vacant, thereby requiring a Special Election to be held October 1, 2024.
The Department of Municipal Clerk will be open for voter registration from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 26 to August 30. The office will also be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 31. Registration is required for voters to be eligible for the Ward 2 Special Election on October 1. The deadline for registration is noon Saturday, August 31. 
To accommodate the absentee voting process, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 21 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. The last day to vote by absentee ballot is Saturday, September 28 at noon.
All interested candidates must pick up a qualifying application packet from the Municipal Clerk's office at Jackson City Hall between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, starting on August 20. The qualifying deadline is September 11 at 5 p.m.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rukia applying in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

Anonymous said...

vote early and often-

Anonymous said...

Unless the law requires an early election date for this vacancy, why not put it on the November 5 ballot, one month later.

As it is, not 10% of the qualified electors for that ward will roll out and go to the polls on October 1. Maybe 6%.

Anonymous said...

Is Rukia a resident of that ward?.Oh, that's right. Small considerations like that don't matter in Jackson.

Anonymous said...

I sincerely hope the voters take this opportunity to elect a competent choice this time. Jackson has elected enough drains on the few taxpayers left with no returns on the investment. A leader possessing foresight, ability to cooperate with others. One with thoughtful policies that can be achieved for the betterment of the ward and Jackson. Preferably not one tempted by glitter, fairy dust and bribes.

Anonymous said...

Hopefully the circuit clerk will save the ballot form so that, when necessary (and it will be necessary), names can be quickly changed and the ward designation can be quickly changed for the next special election.

Anonymous said...

@9:35 AM - Why? So friends of the election commissioners can ca$h in.

Anonymous said...

Experience in dealing with economic developers will be a must. Right?

Reagan MAGA, not narcissist MAGA said...

9:35 - well, yes - it is the law.

And, it also could not be done in connection with the November 5th election because -- that is a federal election, this is a municipal election. Precinct lines vary, election processes vary, different people in charge.

While it might look like it would be easier and cheaper, it wouldn't be.

Anonymous said...

"Preferably not one tempted by glitter, fairy dust and bribes."

Tell us, oh wise one, how might that be determined?

Anonymous said...

The suggestion is that moving it to the upcoming election ballot, more folks might be involved in the process. Maybe not. But history shows us that a special election with only one contest on the ballot, results in a low voter turnout.

Anonymous said...

Will the Dems in cemeteries in that ward still be able to vote?

PrayForJackson said...

It doesn't really matter who they elect. Jackson is screwed regardless.....

I would vote for that crazy Archie guy just so I could witness the idiotic drama that would ensue.

Anonymous said...

Serving on boards, commissions and councils of government bodies used to be honorable undertakings that required competency, sacrifice, integrity and honest deliberation.

You don't need me to finish with the 'but' or 'however'. You can do that.


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