Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Runoff...
Arkansas' "Jungle Primary" laws specify that if no one won the election by getting over 50% of the total vote, a runoff must be help between #1 and #2 (literally, in this case...) SO,
Jodi Breedlove, ex-city council member, and leading vote getter Dave Hotchkiss, fired police chief are in a run off scheduled for Nov 25th, a week from today.
Dave sees the Mayor's Job as a part time one, and he pledges to devote a day or so per week to it. Ordinance sez you gotta/oughta live in town; we is a full time resident of neighboring Lakeview, serving as a policeman there. His Mother heads the local Bull Shoals Police auxiliary and has labored to give their money away to regional police departments, like Lakeview. His wife, a convicted felon, can not be in a home with guns, under terms of her probation. Dave has made a deal with Nick, owner of the BS hardware store, terms unknown; but his Mother and his Wife seem to run it. Few customers that I can see...
Jodi had several projects in Missouri; came to BS and made a deal with Nick to run his hardware store with hubby Mike. Arguements with Nick ensued and ended in lawsuits, bankruptcy proceedings, and the store closing for several years. During the campaign, Jodi proposed disbanding the local BS police and outsourcing for police services for $25,000 per month. Now she says she supports local policing and will hire new officers using more discretion and closer supervision. Jodi has not really done much ever for four years; I cynically predict that if elected she goes on to other things before her elected term is expired.
I am busy looking for a new home outta city limits...be nice to be on a lake...mebbe in Norfolk, not far.
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Dave Hotchkiss, fired Police Chief, with convicted-for-felony-embezzlement wife, won Bull Shoals mayoral runoff election, 336 to 291. Dave says this is a part time job and will continue as a policeman for nearby Lakeview; and continue to run BS Hardware Store, leaving " a day a week", he says, for the mayoral duties.
Jodi Breedlove, ex-city council member, and leading vote getter Dave Hotchkiss, fired police chief are in a run off scheduled for Nov 25th, a week from today.
Dave sees the Mayor's Job as a part time one, and he pledges to devote a day or so per week to it. Ordinance sez you gotta/oughta live in town; we is a full time resident of neighboring Lakeview, serving as a policeman there. His Mother heads the local Bull Shoals Police auxiliary and has labored to give their money away to regional police departments, like Lakeview. His wife, a convicted felon, can not be in a home with guns, under terms of her probation. Dave has made a deal with Nick, owner of the BS hardware store, terms unknown; but his Mother and his Wife seem to run it. Few customers that I can see...
Jodi had several projects in Missouri; came to BS and made a deal with Nick to run his hardware store with hubby Mike. Arguements with Nick ensued and ended in lawsuits, bankruptcy proceedings, and the store closing for several years. During the campaign, Jodi proposed disbanding the local BS police and outsourcing for police services for $25,000 per month. Now she says she supports local policing and will hire new officers using more discretion and closer supervision. Jodi has not really done much ever for four years; I cynically predict that if elected she goes on to other things before her elected term is expired.
I am busy looking for a new home outta city limits...be nice to be on a lake...mebbe in Norfolk, not far.
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Dave Hotchkiss, fired Police Chief, with convicted-for-felony-embezzlement wife, won Bull Shoals mayoral runoff election, 336 to 291. Dave says this is a part time job and will continue as a policeman for nearby Lakeview; and continue to run BS Hardware Store, leaving " a day a week", he says, for the mayoral duties.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Election Results
Well...
The Bad Stupid Guys won the election...all Smart Good Guys council candidates lost, and the 3-way mayoral election now goes to a two person race runoff. Jodi Breedlove, ex-city councilman, came in 2nd; Dave Hotchkiss, fired/ex police chief, came in first but not by 50% or more, so a runoff is called for under the Arkansas Jungle Election Rules.
Mayor Bruce Powell's son passed away in Chicago.
Mary called the results.
The Bad Stupid Guys won the election...all Smart Good Guys council candidates lost, and the 3-way mayoral election now goes to a two person race runoff. Jodi Breedlove, ex-city councilman, came in 2nd; Dave Hotchkiss, fired/ex police chief, came in first but not by 50% or more, so a runoff is called for under the Arkansas Jungle Election Rules.
Mayor Bruce Powell's son passed away in Chicago.
Mary called the results.
Monday, November 03, 2014
Signs...
The Mayor showed me a report of an arrest made recently of the husband of one of the mayoral candidates. Sometime after midnight recently, he was caught stealing campaign signs from a nearby lawn. Inquiry to the candidate for comment are yet unanswered.
Tomorrow is the election. Current Mayor is not seeking re-election as Mayor, but is running against his primary nemesis, one of the aldermen on the city council. Name calling, nasty printed ads in the regional paper; the usual shenanigans. All six councilmen have two year terms; the Mayor is elected for six (?) years. Both terms expire shortly and are all seven contests are tomorrow. All incumbents but one have opposition. Fun fun...
Tomorrow is the election. Current Mayor is not seeking re-election as Mayor, but is running against his primary nemesis, one of the aldermen on the city council. Name calling, nasty printed ads in the regional paper; the usual shenanigans. All six councilmen have two year terms; the Mayor is elected for six (?) years. Both terms expire shortly and are all seven contests are tomorrow. All incumbents but one have opposition. Fun fun...
