Were the recall election ever determined to be a legal election, it appears Commissioner Harry Stoltzfus would be recalled. By a vote of 362 to 331, voters selected the recall option on the ballot. By a nearly identical 363 to 332, voters selected Gene Aubry to serve out the term of office. You can view the uncertified results HERE.
We are not going to get into the significance - political or otherwise - of this thin margin, at least not yet. Until the election is certified, and that means until the Second District Court issues a ruling allowing certification, if ever, the numbers are just numbers. And the inevitable noise and froth from anonymous heroes will drone on.
Thankfully, the rule of law is deaf. And this ain't even close to over.
Stay informed.
**Update 9/13/10 7:30 p.m. : Stoltzfus attorney Richard Harrison has released this statement:
There isn't much significance to be found in the "results" of an illegal election based on an invalid petition. The appeal will continue. No departure from the standard briefing schedule has yet been ordered by the 2 DCA. Our motion to continue the stay as to certification of the results for the duration of the appeal and our motion for expedited review will be filed later this week.
Monday, September 13, 2010
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So 10 months of Ms Joy and Mr Field writing whatever they like, be it true of not, and Mr Aubry can only win by 30 votes? Just shows you that the majority of the electorate knows exactly what is going on.
ReplyDeleteFollow the money, money, money.....
Be careful what you wish for...... public parking plan, hotel/motel........