Vote for Transparency...

Vote to keep Tunica moving forward.  On 3 Nov 2015, elect and re-elect:

Beat 2: Barbara R. tuchel
Beat 3: Phillis Williams
Beat 4: Sonny Nickson
beat 5: McKinley Daley

We won't let you down.

A couple of things...

I am still annoyed by the person who commented a few posts ago and used the ID  "Delta born and raised".

What this ID says to me is that only those born and raised here count or are important. Let's be clear: All Tunicans Matter.  Born or transplanted.

One of the problems we talk about in Tunica is that we are not attracting new residents.  So which is it?  Do you want to attract and include new residents or do you want to attract new residents who will call Tunica home but are not welcome to have a voice in their community?

Here's another thing I find annoying:  as we all now know, too many Affidavit Ballots were rejected in the 4 Aug 2015 Primary.  This has caused a big upset in the white community. Don't get me wrong, I am very happy to see white citizens showing up for Poll Worker Training. My question to you is:  What took you so long.?  Is it only when your personal ballots were rejected that our voter rolls and the voting process became a real  concern to you?

Tonight at Poll Worker Training, everyone heard me ask Elijah if the polls had been purged. His answer was that voters are put on and taken off all year.  Following I asked about those who were inactive...that is...have not voted since 2004.  This year I attended Election Commission Meetings to try to get them to move inactive voters to the inactive rolls.  Where were you?  Oh, I get it, it's okay for me to try to get things done but you can't be bothered?

At the 4 Aug 2015 Primary, the roll I was provided contained inactive voters.  Two such voters voted at  the Tunica Library.

Another thing about  4 Aug at the Library:  During the morning, JJ Clay came in and told the Poll Managers to call out the names of the voter as they signed the book.  Tonight, I found out that is not supposed to be done.  Annoying.

And then there is this:  After last week's training, I was told that I was a big point of discussion during the training session.  Comments like "Barbara Tuchel did this and Barbara Tuchel did that."  I was told these comments came from  3 white attendees and I was given their names.   My question is this: How in the heck can you know what I did or didn't do?  Do you  just make-up stuff and then keep repeating stuff until you believe  stuff to be true and then talk stuff amongst yourselves?

And if you don't want to be confronted with your accusations, don't use a  Poll Worker Training to talk about me or anyone else  and then cry  not allowed when you are confronted at a Poll Worker Training.   BTW, 2 more people have confirmed what was said last week at the Poll Worker Training.

Oh, the other reason I was there tonight was to make sure the two Poll Managers  at the Library during the Primary were not in the Poll Worker Training. These two ladies should never be allowed to work the polls again.

On a more positive note, some good questions were asked but not answered tonight. Somebody needs to find out if the assignments can be made earlier rather than later.  I can't see why assignments are made so late in the game.  Just saying.

MBI Report of Investigation

Last Fri, 9 Oct 2015, there was another court hearing surrounding the candidacy of Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin for Justice Court Judge for the Southern District.  In my opinion, Judge Bell did everything in his power to hear the case.  Ultimately, he had to dismiss the case on technicalities.

The case was Louise Linzy vs Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin and the Tunica County Democratic Executive Committee.  The DEC had their lawyer in attendance and Linzy acted as her own attorney.

Before I go any further in this post, I want to say this:  In Judge Lackey's decision on 22 Sep 2015, Lackey stated that the DEC was using the Circuit Court as a playground.  I could not disagree with Judge Lackey more.  The DEC has worked tirelessly to allow the voters of Tunica County to have fair and honest elections.  If there is anyone who is using the Circuit Court as a playground, it is Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin and her supporters.  It is my belief that Judge Lackey owes an apology to the Tunica County Democratic Executive Committee.

All of that being said...let's get on with it:

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has completed their work in the investigation of a complaint brought by Judge Louise Linzy.  This report has been forwarded to the MS Attorney General's Office for review.  Hopefully, the voters of Tunica County will receive justice.

I have been asked to post the Report of Investigation on this blog.  Before doing so, I contacted Captain Peter Clinton and received his permission at 1:19p on 10 Oct 2015.  I was told by Capt. Clinton that this information is now public and that I may post it as long as I didn't use someone's Social Security Number.

If you are a reader of this blog, you know that for some reason I can't upload documents so I am going to have to type in this 16 page report.  Ugh.  I'm going to do my best to include as much as I can.  If you want your own copy, please contact MBI.

Actually, I should be working on my own campaign for Supervisor in Beat 2.  However, what is going on is important and Bob and I are spending much of my campaign time and money fighting for you.  I hope you all will remember that when you go to the polls on 3 Nov 2015.

Begin Report of Investigation:

Department of Public Safety

Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation

22000-A Highway 35 North

Batesville, Mississippi 38606

(662) 563-6400

MBI Case Number: B15-00000409

Requested by (Agency/Department): MBI Initiated @ Request of Louis Linzy

Type of Incident:                            Voter Fraud - 2015 Primary Election, Tunica County

Date/Time of Incident:                    Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Location of Incident:                       Tunica County Circuit Court's Office

                                                     1300 School Street

                                                     Tunica, MS  38676

Victim:                                          Louise Linzy, B/F, Age: 47, DOB: 19680417

Suspect:                                         Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin,B/F, Age 52

                                                     DOB: 19630817

                                                     3465 Dishmon Cove, Tunica, MS   38676

Suspects Charged/Arrested:             No||No (Pending Completion of Investigation and Attorney                                                              General Office's Review) 

Blogger's Note:  It is my understanding that this completed investigation has been sent to the AG's Office for Review.

MBI Lead Investigators:                  Captain Peter T. Clinton, B-3

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On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) initiated a criminal investigation into Louise Linzy's alleged allegation of voter fraud by Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykins of 3465 Dishmon Cover in Tunica  (Tunica County), Mississippi 38676 in the 2015 Primary Election in Tunica County, Mississippi.

On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Louise Linzy of 1633 Wallace Way in Tunica (Tunica County), Mississippi 38676, a democratic candidate for the Tunica County Justice Court Judge - Southern District, filed a complaint with the Democratic Executive Committee (D.E.C.) contesting Boykins' qualifications for candidacy for said office.  See MBI findings and recommendations below.

Blogger's Note: Page 3 is a reiteration of already stated information with the addition of Secondary MBI Case Agent: Lieutenant Charles Hale, B-13

Executive Summary:

The purpose of this investigative report is to outline from all the available evidence that facts and circumstances surrounding the allegation of by Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin of 3465 Dishmon Cover in Tunica (Tunica County), Mississippi 38676 in the 2015 Primary Election in Tunica County, Mississippi - Specifically, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Boykin allegedly filed a fraudulent Voter Registration Application and on February 10, 2015, Boykin filed a fraudulent Qualifying Statement of Intent - Candidate for Party Nomination with the Tunica County Circuit Court's Office.

I have thoroughly reviewed the evidence and relevant material related to the above-mentioned allegation of voter fraud by Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin in the 2015 Primary Election in Tunica County.  I have with the same intensity reviewed the applicable laws and the 2015 Candidate Qualitying Guide c/o Delbert Hosemann - Secretary of State -*State of Mississippi concerning elections and fraud.  To this end, I have concluded with the highest degree of certainty that Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin's Voter Registration Application that whe swore or affirmed to on January 13, 2015, before Sharon Granberry-Reynolds, Tunica County Circuit Clerk, was fraudulent and the Boykins did not satisfy the two-year residency requirement established by the Secretary of State concerning candidacy for a Justice Court Judge.  Furthermore, I have concluded that Boykin filed a fraudulent Qualifying Statement of Intent - Candidate for Party Nomination Form on February 10, 2015, with the Tunica County Circuit Court.

Qualification Mississippi Justice Court Judge Candidacy -

A qualified elector, a resident of the county two years preceding the day of the election, a high school graduate or its equivalent, and completion of a course of training required by laws within six month of the beginning of the term of office.  See Miss. Code Ann. pp. 9-11-3; Miss Const. of 1890 art. VI, pp 171 (1975) and art. XII, pp 250.

Investigative Facts and Circumstances:

Critical Timeline:019.

On January 2, 1990, Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin was employed as a Correction Deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department in the State of Tennessee until her last day of employment on January 31, 2015.  This information was validated on May 13, 2015, by  Shelia Gunn, Master Records Specialist, with the Shelby County Government (SEE EXHIBIT #1); and with a follow-up telephone call with Shelby County Government by me on August 26, 2015.  It must be duly noted that Shelby County Government requires all employees to remain a citizen of Memphis, Tennessee throughtout their employment (SEE EXHIBIT #2).  Therefore, it is with reasonable certainty that Boykin was a citizen of Memphis, Tennessee "at the least" until her last day of employment on January 31, 2015.

On September 17, 1997, Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin registered to vote in the State of Tennessee and with an address of 3451 Birdsong Ferry Road in Memphis, Tennessee 38118 (SEE EXHIBIT #3).  The Shelby County Government Election Commission assigned Boykin the Identification Number of 3409019.

On November 4, 2014, Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin voted in the 2014 November General Federal Election in the State of Tennessee (SEE EXHIBIT #3a).  Boykin's vote in this election clearly indicates that her residence was in the State of Tennessee's during this election.  Therefore, she "could not have satisfied" the two-year residency requirement established by the Secretary of State concerning candidacy for a Justice Court Judge.  In addition, Boykin's vote in said election in the State of Tennessee in 2014 makes the resident inforemation that she provided in her sworn "Voter Registration Application" on January 13, 2015, fraudulent - Specifically, that she lived at 1168 Cedar Drive in Tunica, Mississippi from February 1998 to Present.  Sharon Granberry-Reynolds, Tunica County Circuity Clerk, stated that she mistakenly placed the year of "14" on Boykin's application; but that it should have read "15".  Reynolds verified that Boykin swore or affirmed to the application before her at the Tunica County Circuit Court on January 13, 2015 - when she registered to vote (EXHIBIT 3b).

On February 10, 2015, Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin filed a "Qualifying Statement of Intent - Candidate For Party Nomination" before Sharon Granberry-Reynolds, Tunica County Circuit Clerk, for the office of Justice Court Judge - Southern District for the Primary Election that was held on August 4, 2015, in Tunica County, Mississippi (SEE EXHIBIT #4).  Boykin filed a fraudulent "Qualifying Statement of Intent - Candidate for Party Nomination" with the Tunica County Circuit Court - Specially, Boykin checked the block on the form that stated: "I meet all constitutional, statutory and other legal requirements to hold said office,"  Again, the preponderane of the evidence supports the fact that Boykin lived in the State of Tennessee as least in November 2014 when she voted in the general election in Tennessee.  Therefore, she could not have met all constitutional, statutory and other legal requirements to hold said office.

On March 3, 2015, Louise Linzy of 1633 Wallace Way in Tunica (Tunica County), Mississippi 38676, a democratic candidate for the Tunica County Justice Court Judge - Southern District, filed a complaint with the Democratic Executive Committee (D.E.C.) contesting Boykins' residency qualifications for candidacy for Justice Court Judge in Tunica County, Mississippi.

On March 9, 2015, Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin "cancelled" her right to vote in the State of Tennessee with the Shelby County Government - Election Commission located at 157 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee 38103-1999.  Again, Boykin's address listed on the registration document was 3451 Birdsong Ferry Road in Memphis, Tennessee 38118.  The reason for cancellation that was noted on Boykin's Tennessee Registration by Shelby County Government was - "Moved Out of County" ( See EXHIBIT #3).  This clearly indicates that Boykin knewk that she was a resident of Tennessee until she cancelled her right to vote in the State of Tennessee on March 9, 2015, and that Boykin purposely provided false information on her "Voter Registration Application" in the State of Mississippi.  It must also be duly noted that Boykin canelled her right to vote in the State of Tennessee six (6) days after Linzy contested her residency qualification for Justice Court Judge with the Democratic Executive Committee (D.E.C.).

On March 13, 2015, Ms. Mildred P. Conley, Chair - Democratic Executive Committee, mailed Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin an "Official Notification of Rejection after Hearing" (See EXHIBIT #5).  The Executive Committee ruled that Boykin did not satisfy the qualified elector requirement (two-year) for the office of Justice Court Judge in accordance with MS Code 9-11-32 (4).  In addition, the Executive Committee cited there concerns surrounding the timeline in which Boykin registered to vote in Tunica County (2014-2015); and Boykin's voting history in Shelby County while at the same time claiming legal residence in Tunica County.  The preponderance of the evidence fully supported the Democratic Executive Committee's rejection of Boykin for the 2015 Democratic Primary Election.

Blogger's Note:  The yellow highlight above was added by the Blogger.  This is the least I could do to show my support for the work the DEC has done for Tunica County.

On March 4, 2015, Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin "changed her Tennessee License Plate on her 2007 Cadillac Escalade (Sport Utility 4-Door) with Vehicle Identification Number: 1***************2 to Mississippi License Plate Number 04483.  In addition, Boykin registered the vehicle at 3465 Dishmon Cove in Tunica County, Mississippi 38676 (SEE EXHIBIT #6).  Again, this clearly indicates that Boykin was a resident of the State of Tennessee in 2015 because the law in State of Mississippi requires a new resident to register his/her vehicle within 30-days of establishing residence.

On May 14, 2015, Special Circuit Court Judge Henry L. Lackey in Cause Number 2015-0027 (Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin versus Tunica County Democratic Committee) erred in signing an erroneous "Agreed Order" that Boykin met the qualifications for the office of Justice Court Judge - Southern District in Tunica County (SEE EXHIBIT #7).  Furthermore, Judge Lackey erred in allowing Boykin's name to be placed on the August 4, 2015, Primary Election Ballot.  To this end, I found that Attorney Willie Griffin mislead Judge Lackey as being the attorney for the Democratic Executive Committee - which lead to the "Agreed Order" being signed by Judge Lackey without any review of the existing clear and convincing evidence that showed Boykin did not meet said qualifications.  The following members of the Demoratice Executive Committee signed sworn affidavits that stated in Paragraph #5 the following:

"5. At no time did the Tunica County Democratic Executive Committee ever authorize Mr. Willie Griffin or any other attorney to enter into any agreement to have Ms. Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin's name place on the Primary election ballot."

Sworn Affdavits were provided by the following nine (9) members of the Democratic Executive Committee:

(1) Ayanna Hawkins - EXHIBIT 8

(2) Beverly Bibbs-Bryant - EXHIBIT 9

(3) Doris Spight - EXHIBIT 10

(4) Georgia Toliver-Greer - EXHIBIT 11

(5) Joseph Maples - EXHIBIT 12

(6) Mark Hudson - EXHIBIT 13

(7) Mildred Conley - EXHIBIT 14

(8) Robert Smith - EXHIBIT 15

(9) Robert Tuchel - EXHIBIT 16

(10) Roosevelt Hall, III - EXHIBIT 17

Based on a bogus "Agreed Order", Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin's name was placed on the 2015 Democratic Primary Election in Tunica County, Mississippi in conflict with established voter laws and rules.

Election Summary Report (EXHIBIT 18)

Primary Election Tunica County, Mississippi

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Justice Court Judge Southern District - Democrat D

Precinct Reporting                                                                                   6

Total Votes                                                                                        1430

J. Dishmon Boykin                                                                              730     51.5%

Louise Linzy                                                                                        696     48.67%

Boykin was declared the winner in the 2015 Democratric Primary Election for Justice Court Judge - Southern District in Tunica County, Mississippi.   Therefore, Boykin's name will be placed illegally on the November 4, 2015, Election Ballot for Justice Court Judge - Southern District in Tunica County, Mississippi due to Boykin's failure to meet the two-year resident requirement.

The "Agreed Order dated Mahy 14, 2015, and signed by Attorney Michael K. Graves, Attorney Willie Griffin and Special Circuit Judge Henry L. Lackey is illegal because it forces election officials to violate state statute when there is clear and convincing evidence that disqualifies Boykin for said office.

Furthermore, the "Agreed Order" has no lawful standing because it was not approved by the Democratic Executive Committee (D.E.C.) and Attorney Willie Griffin was never hired by the D.E.C. to represent the D.E.C. in this matter.  I found no contractual agreement between the D.E.C. and Attorney Willie Griffin.  According to Mildred P. Conley, the Chair - D.E.D., the D.E.C. never had any agreement with Willie Griffin.  This statement is supported by nine swaorn affidavits from nine members of the D.E.C.  

Blogger's Note:  This number s/b 10 members.

Additional supporting documents:

Note 1:

Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin's AT&T Bill (901.591.7890) with a "BILL CYCYLE DATE" 11-27-14 thru 12-26-14 with Account Number: 545014893114 list Boykin's address as 3451 Birdsong Ferry Road in Memphis, Tennessee 38118-7234 (SEE EXHIBIT #19).

Note 2:

There are two questionable Water and Sewage Bills with different account numbers ( blank and blank) from the Town of Tunia that are addressed to Bobbie Green c/o Jacqueline Dishmon with services to the same address 3456 Dishmon Cove in Tunica, Mississippi (SEE EXHIBIT 20).

Witnesses' Section:

The following individuals provided convincing and critical information concerning Boykin's qualification(s) for said office:

Ayanna Hawkins

Secretary, Democratic Executive Committee

1294 White Oak Road, Tunica, Mississippi  38676

Beverly Gibbs-Bryant

Member, Democratic Executive Committee

7610 Dundee Road, Dundee, Mississippi 38626

Doris Spight

Member, Democratic Executive Committee

1076 Cedar Ridge Cove, Tunica, Mississippi  38676

Georgia Toliver-Greer

Member, Democratic Executive Committee

P.O. Box 523, Tunica, Mississippi 38676

Joseph Maples

Member, Democratic Executive Committee

1512 Justus Road, Dundee, Mississippi 38676

Louise Linzy

Candidate, Justice Court Judge, Southern District

1633 Wallace Way, Tunica, Mississippi 38676

Mark Hudson

Member, Democratic Executive Committee

P.O. Box 489, Tunica, Mississippi 38626 (s/b 38676)

Mildred P. Conley

Chair Democratic Executive Committee

P.O. Box 2424, Tunica, Mississippi 38676

Robert Smith

Member, Democratic Executive Committee

8596 Old Highway 61 South, Dundee, Mississippi 38626

Robert Tuchel

Member, Democratic Executive Committee

1268 Hickory Lane, Tunica, Mississippi  38676

SEE EXHIBIT 21, Summary of Review of Documents, 7 May 2015

Roosevelt Hall, III

Member, Democratic Executive Committee

1026 Ruffin Road, Robinsonville, Mkississippi 38664

Sharon Granberry-Reynolds

Circuit Court Clerk, Tunica County

1300 School Street, Tunica, Mississippi  38676

Shelia Gunn

Master Records Specialist, Shelby County Government - Election Commission

157 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, Tennessee 38103-1999

Crime Scene Analysis

The crime scene is located at Tunica County Circuit Court (Clerk's Office), 1300 School Street, within the City Limits of Tunica (Tunica County), Mississippi 38676.  I arrived at the above-mentioned location on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at approximately 0900 hours and met with Sharon Granberry-Reynolds.  Subsequently, Granberry-Reynolds provided me true copies of several voter documents.  These documents have been attached as Exhibits in this report.

Blogger's Note: Page 12 contains a chart.  The heading is Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin (Suspect)

The chart contains the following information:

1. Dishmon-Boykin, Jacqueline: Address: unknown (NOT VERIFIED); DOB: 08-17-63; AGE: 52; SEX: Female; RACE: Black

2. Driver License No. # blank; Social Security No. # blank; HGT: ***; WGT: *** EYES: BRO; HAIR: BLK

3. Employer|Position: Retired - Shelby County Government

4. Home|Cell|Work: all blank

5. Deceased or injured: N/A

6. Next of Kin Notified: N/A

7. Current Status: Pending

8. Miranda Warning: Pending

9. Read by: Pending

10, Interviewed by: On 6 October 2015, I requested an interview through Boykion's Attorney.

11. 1st Charge: Pending - Filing Fraudulent Documents (Voter Fraud - 2 Counts)

12. 2nd Charge: N/A

13. Bond: Pending

14. Notes: Boykin list two addresses as her home of record in Tunica, MS:

     (1) 1168 Cedar Drive / PO Box 1814, Tunica, MS  38676

     (2) 3465 Dishmon Cove, Tunica, MS   38676

     Awaiting validation from Ms. Boykin.....

end of chart

Crime Scene Processing || Documentation:

* Not applicable.

Evidence Collected/Submitted & Disposition:

* See enclosure and Attachment List below.

Mississippi Crime Laboratory Report - Results/Findings:

* Not applicable.

Medical Documents/Reports/Findings:

* Not applicable.

Original Documents || Recordings || Etc...:

All involved agencies will maintain and safeguard all original documents and evidence associated with this investigation that originated from within their department(s).  This includes, but not limited to, sworn affidavits, voter records (Mississippi/Tennessee), and court documents.  I have attached true copies of all documents for submission to the District Attorney's Office an Attorney General's Office for review and action.

Findings:

I found that on January 13, 2015, Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin of 3465 Dishmon Cover in Tunica (Tunica County), Mississippi 38676 filed a fraudulent "sworn" Voter Registration Application with Sharon Granberry-Reynolds, Tunica County Circuit Clerk' and that Boykin did not satisfy the two-year residency requirement established by the Secretary of State concerning candidacy for a Justice Court Judge.

I found that on February 10, 2015, Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin filed a fraudulent "Qualifying Statement of Intent - Candidate for Party Nomination" before Sharon Granberry-Reynolds, Tunica County Circuit Clerk, for the office of Justice Court Judge - Southern District for the Primary Election that was held on August 4, 2015, in Tunica County, Mississippi.  Specially, Boykin checked the block on the form that stated: "I meet all constitutional, statutory and other legal requirements to hold said office."  Again, the preponderane of the evidence supports the fact that Boykin lived in the State of Tennessee as least in December 2014 when she voted in the election in Tennessee.  Therefore, Boykin culd not have met all constitutuinal, statutory and other legal requirements to hold said office.

Recommendations:

I recommend that Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin be prosecuted for filing a fraudulent and with Sharon Granberry-Reynolds, Tunica County Circuit Clerk n the Tunica County Circuit Court with the intent to defraud the D.E.D. and citizens of Tunica County in the 2015 Democratic Primary election.

I further recommend that Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin's name be from the 2015 November General Election for Justice Court Judge - Southern District in Tunica County, Mississippi due to clear and convincing facts that Boykin did not meet all constitutional, statutory and other legal requirements to hold said office.

I futher recommend that Louis Linzy's name be added to the 2015 November General Election for Justice Court Judge - Southern District in Tunica County, Mississippi due to clear and convincing fraudulent activity within the 2015 Democratic Primary Election in Tunica County, Mississippi.

I further recommend that it is best for the judicial economy and the citizens of Tunica County, Mississippi to have an opportunity to vote for qualified candidates.

Case Status:

Remains under investigation by MBI.

I reserve the rights to amend/update/enhance this report as additional facts and circumstances develop in this case.

The Report was signed by Peter T. Clinton on 8 October 2015

Blogger's Note:  The remaining 1 and 1/2 pages contain a listing of the EXHIBITS and the following:

Cc:

01. District Attorney's Office - 11th Circuit Court District (Clarksdale, Mississippi)

02. Attorney General's Office - Jackson, Mississippi

03. Attorney Kenneth J. Grigsby, MSB NO. 9991, c/o Democratic Executive Committee

04. Attorney Michael K. Graves, MSB NO. 9359, c/o Jacqueline Dishmon-Boykin

05. Louise Linzy Pro Se

06. ADSi

Blogger's Note:  I've done my best to represent this report as it is written.  At a later date, I will review my input for  my typos.  

Another issue with the Tunica Times...Ugh

The article I am referring to appeared in the 9 Oct 2015 issue...front page..."Board censures Thompson" reported by Brooks Taylor.

When is the Tunica Times going to start reporting both sides of the story?  Brooks, this story is one sided.  Did you ask any of the other Supervisor to give their view about this situation?  More and more the Tunica Times is becoming a mouthpiece for Cedric Burnett.  You need to get both sides of the story and report both sides of the story.

Let's review what you did report:

"District 2 supervisor Cedric Burnett said after the meeting that the employee that was reprimanded was county administrator Michael Thompson and that the Board had also voted to place Thompson on  a three-day unpaid suspension."

Did you ask any other Supervisor or Thompson himself for a statement?  No, you did not.  Burnett is the most disruptive of our Supervisors and yet you seem to publish his comments or his take on just about everything.  How about some fair reporting for a change?  

Next:

"On Monday, county comptroller Adrian McKay made a complaint against Thompson with the Tunica Police Department.  Thompson, who was out of the office until Tuesday, October 6, has been charged with disturbing the peace.  A court date of Monday, October 19, has been set to hear the matter in municipal court."  This incident happened on 27 Aug 2015 and McKay decides to contact the police on Mon, 5 Oct 2015.  Do I have this right?  Hmmm....

Let's talk about Adrian McKay for a bit.  You were in attendance when I reported to the Board of Supervisors that Adrian McKay, our Comptroller, who lives in Olive Branch and claims Homestead in Desoto County attempted to vote in the Tunica County Primary.  Meg was present when this was announced in the affidavit caucus on 5 Aug 2015.  Neither one of you reported this situation.  Why was that?  Do you believe the citizens of Tunica County do not need to know that the person who controls our money; who does not live in this County; tried to vote in our elections?

There are so many prominent Tunica County citizens who have been hell-bent to make an issue of Michael Thompson not living here.  What about Adrian McKay?  He doesn't live here and you all haven't said one thing about that.  Every time I hear one of these prominent Tunicans refer to Thompson's residency, I am thinking that this same "prominent Tunican" is part of our problem. 

"After an executive session near the end of Monday's meeting, Miller announced that the Board had voted to formally place the comptroller under the direct supervision of the county administrator."

Say what?  Why was this even necessary?  Of course, the Comptroller is under the direct supervision of the County Administrator.  Why would anyone think differently?  What or who would give McKay this idea?  We both know who but you wouldn't investigate that now would you, Brooks?  How about looking in the Employee Handbook under "Insubordination."

The article goes on to say about placing McKay under Thompson:

"When questioned about this action, Burnett said he wasn't clear about the reason for the Board's action Monday.

If we see there's a problem with those two, they should be separated in my opinion, Burnett said Tuesday." Burnett you are simply ridiculous.  What if one of Joe Eddie's employees didn't want to take orders from the Road Manager?  What would you do then?

Anyone else remember Burnett suggesting firing Thompson and making McKay and Rechelle Siggers "Co-County Administrators"?  This is why this too is ridiculous: 

1. Our County Administrator and Comptroller may not be the same person.  We have been written up for this many times in our Annual Financial Statements.  As a Supervisor of many years, Burnett should know this.

2. Rechelle Siggers is an elected official with statutorily specific duties.  Another elected person may not give her jobs to do...even if you are Cedric Burnett.

I wish the Tunica Times would take a good look at their one-sided reporting.  You are becoming less and less reliable as an unbiased source of news.

PS: The Tunica Times still owes Michael Thompson an apology for the untrue article they wrote about him on 19 Dec 2014.

My position on Housing

If elected and if I can get two other Supervisors to agree...this is my plan:

Firstly, I don't think our present housing program is working for us.  By this I mean that Tunica still has some of our citizens living in unsafe and unhealthy conditions.

Second, the first phase of this new program will concentrate on the Old Sub and the New Sub.

This is the plan:

Starting in Jan 2016, each neighborhood will nominate a volunteer resident to work with Housing Dept Head, Mardis Jones.

The first year will be spent researching for and finding grants and/or programs that will allow for the tear down and construction of new green housing in these two neighborhoods.  Jones will make a presentation of these findings to the Board of Supervisors for a decision.  Once a decision is made by the BOS, Jones will make application for the grant and/or program early enough in 2016 so that funding will be available to the County on 1 Jan 2017.

Starting in 2017, the grants and/or programs will be put into action.  Residences will be identified for inclusion and tear down and construction will begin.

If I am elected to serve in the Beat 2 Supervisor position, it is my intention to serve for 4 years and 4 years only.  It will then be the responsibility of another Beat 2 resident to step up.  Hopefully, through our monthly meetings, Beat 2 will come together to identify the person who is most qualified to take my place.

I am asking for your vote.  I have big plans for Beat 2.  While we get our financial house in order, we have to continue to move forward.  Our schools will be coming back because they have been taken over by the State of MS.  I served with a group of citizens to make this happen.  Let's address our next problem: Housing.

My Platform...more to come

On Nov 3, 2015, 
Vote for Transparency

Elect Barbara R. Tuchel

Supervisor Beat 2

Beat 2 Meetings will be held each month on the following dates. 
Beat 2 residents will have an opportunity to voice his or her concerns.
We will be discussing anything that is of concern to you, the residents of Beat 2. 

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 23 May 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 @ 5:30p in the Courthouse

Additionally, I will have an office in our home at 1268 Hickory Lane in Tunica.

My sole reason for running for the Supervisor's position in Beat 2 is to serve you.

My main focus will always be the residents of Beat 2.  You are my first priority. You come first.

Additionally, I will be exploring Monthly Projects in addition to my other Supervisory responsibilities.  Here is my plan:

Jan 2016: Employees:
Review each employee’s file to make sure each person is being paid the correct salary and receiving their full benefits.

Feb 2016: Parks and Recreation:
Discuss how to increase the participation at the Aquatics Center.
Review Recreation Programs.
Review Senior Citizen Programs.
Explore moving Summer Jobs Program to the Tunica County School District and reassigning Parks and Rec employees to Senior Services.       



Mar 2016: Arena:
Review the Arena’s event calendar.
Find ways to increase bookings.
Discuss forming a Citizen’s Committee for the purpose of assisting with ideas for events.

Apr 2016: Economic Development:
Encourage diversity in recruiting new businesses.  Example: Distribution Centers.       
Keep an active list of Tunicans who have successfully completed the manufacturing courses.  Make this list public.
Create a new list of acceptable concessions for prospective companies. 
Example: Most important on this list must be: Hiring of Tunica County residents.
Create a list of benefits: Example: Highway and River Transportation.                           
Discuss forming a Citizen’s Committee for the purpose of making sure all lists are up-to-date; create a list of prospective companies.

May 2016: Lawsuits:
Review past and active lawsuits.
Identify problems areas and/or personnel.
Implement training through Human Resources.

Jun 2016: Housing and Planning:
Come up with a plan to beautify our community.
Work with the Board’s Attorney to streamline the clean-up process.
Develop links to grants and funding sources.

These are the first six months of special projects.  Future months will include: the Airport, Golf Course, River Park and Museum.

I am asking for your vote on 3 Nov 2015
Vote for Transparency
Elect Barbara R. Tuchel, Supervisor Beat 2.

I promise, you will not be disappointed.

A Post from Bob: How the voters failed Tunica County

In the past, the people of Tunica County have voted for:

1. A family member
2. An employer
3. A friend
4. Someone who was “important”

What has it gotten this County?  What has it gotten you?  

Despite millions of dollars in revenue, the county still has a failing school system; the county still has some horrible housing; the county still has no jobs; the county has no industry that will hire us; the county hasn’t the ability to attract new residents and visitors will go no further south than the casinos.  But, we have an airport, a golf and tennis facility, a river park, an arena, and three underused recreation centers.    

Is your home as nice as these fancy buildings?  Is the food in your refrigerator any better today than ten years ago?  Are your bills getting paid with less fuss than ten years ago?  How about your health?  Is it any better?  Where are the improvements you needed?

Why did this happen?  It is because you decided to vote for your family member, your friend, your boss or his family, or you voted for a person of “importance.” 

Your voting is keeping you without a job, your voting is keeping your children without food, without healthcare, without an education and without a future.  Your voting keeps new businesses away.  Your voting makes it easy to “misuse” county money.  Is this what you want for you and for your children?  

How about a change?  To get that change, you will have to vote for persons who are willing to get bloody fighting for your future; persons with a deep knowledge of the operation of this county. These persons must have transparent integrity, honesty, and who only promise what they can deliver.   

It is time for you to recognize Barbara Tuchel as having the courage to face those who have only cared for themselves.  They built their monuments to nowhere instead of building decent housing. We have new industries that will not hire our residents. Those persons you voted for failed to serve you. 

Barbara Tuchel has kept the faith by learning how to improve your lives.  She kept the faith by helping expose the reckless use of your money.  She kept the faith by intervening on behalf of those who have no voice in government. 

Barbara Tuchel puts herself out front with the facts.  She confronts the lies and the liars.   She works with honesty and within the State Statutes.  And, she does it for you.  This is risky business for her but she does not back down.  She has been threatened with violence for telling the truth.  She has been called vile names because she has the courage to defend your rights to have decent government and equal treatment.  By now you should know you can depend on her.  Put Barbara Tuchel where she can continue her fight for you.

Vote for Barbara Tuchel to be the County Supervisor for Beat 2.