On 2 Nov 2015, a Court Order, signed by Judge Lackey was delivered in Tunica County. The Court Order was for a special election to be held in Tunica County, for the position of District 5 Supervisor.
Gov. Bryant, we are ready to rock n' roll with this Special Election. We're just waiting for you to sign-off on the Court Order and for you to set a date certain for District 5 residents to go to the polls.
Here in Tunica County, we've had quite a time during this election cycle. First, we had 3 candidates whose Qualifying Statements of Intent were not certified by the Tunica County Democratic Executive Committee. One candidate did not meet the qualifications for office because the office she was seeking required 2 years of residency in our county. Since she voted in TN on 4 Nov 2014, she clearly did not meet the 2 year residency requirement. MBI has investigated this. MBI's conclusion was to forward their investigation to Jim Hood's office and MBI recommended 2 counts of voter fraud. Don't know what is going on at the Attorney General's Office as pertains to this investigation, it just seems to be taking an awfully long time to see
some action. Anyway, the DEC was ordered to put this candidate on the ballot and they did so.
Second, we had 2 other candidates who filed Qualifying Statements of Intent for Supervisors' positions. Both candidates had filed homestead in Desoto County and when asked in Judge Lackey's Court Room, both candidates verbally claimed that they had filed homestead in Desoto County but they were separated from their wives. Judge Lackey ruled in favor of one candidate and against the other.
Third, during the Primary, the Tunica County Circuit Clerk provided incorrect voter rolls to the poll workers. What a mess that was.
So, you see Gov. Bryant, this election cycle has been quite a mess. And as always in Tunica County the rumors are flying about the District 5 race; the race that is covered under Judge Lackey's order. Some are saying you are not going to sign-off on the order because of who may have won the General Election. Additionally, there are rumors that some people are hoping you won't sign the order and our County Administrator, Road Manager, Attorney and an Assistant Director will be dismissed. This would be most unfortunate.
In closing, Gov. Bryant, I'm asking you to sign-off on Judge Lackey's order. I think that being made to put a candidate on the ballot who does not meet the qualifications for the office they are seeking, is absolutely wrong. But, be that as it may, Tunica County needs. to finish this election cycle and get on with our lives.
UPDATE: 12 Nov 2015
Does anyone know what will happen if Gov Bryant doesn't sign-off on the court order?
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