Here's a new thread for contintuing discussion of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen's attempt to make themselves whole. The meeting begins at 7pm tonight at Carrboro Town Hall, and I understand it will also be on cable.
Background:
Last night's deliberation
Candidate interviews
Candidate discussion
Actual applications (PDF)
Here's Carrboro's chance to show they know how to compromise...
Issues:
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Thx Terri. Always nice to
Thx Terri. Always nice to get some postive feedback. I think I'll be on more regularly. But not THIS regularly! :)
THanks Elliot. I have never
THanks Elliot. I have never heard of anyone doing that in NC, but I shouldn't have assumed that it was impossible.
And also thanks for
And also thanks for inspiring a re-reading of Article VI of the NC Constitution. For those who are true insomniacs, here is a link to Article VI:
http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/nc/stgovt/article_vi.HTM
Disqualification for denying
Disqualification for denying the being of Almighty God. Now that's a provision worth challenging!
In other states holding two offices, while not common, certainly isn't unheard of. The Mayor of Newark, Sharpe James, is also a NJ State Senator.
Well Mark K, it could be
Well Mark K, it could be worse. It could say that you're disqualified for denying that God's a Republican.
Joan- This is a godsend.
Joan-
This is a godsend. Thank you!
Congratulations,
Congratulations, Mike!!
http://electmikenelson.com/
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