The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
September 4
Actually it is more like There Goes the Judge. Most folks know that WL Municipal Judge Beverlee Roper won the Platte County Commissioner election in a close vote over Kathy Dusenbery. During each BOA meeting, at the beginning of the meeting, the Mayor makes his Comments followed by Comments from each of the aldermen, if they desire.
When it came time for Ms Hoy to speak, she questioned the ability of Roper to serve as City Judge and County Commissioner, an innocent enough question from the Treasurer of the failed Dusenbery campaign. Jerry observed she would have to step down, a question from the peanut gallery to the City Attorney verified that legally that was not the case, in fact Beverlee could serve in both positions, "although there were other complications". Hmmm. Stay tuned.
Here is where this is going. Judge Roper will preside through December court at which time she will resign prior to taking the Commissioner's Office. After her resignation a new City judge will be appointed. How does that work? The Mayor makes the appointment, the BOA confirms, advise and consent. Add some intrigue. The Municipal Judge does not have to be an attorney, opening up a plethora of candidates from the community. A number of names are already floating out there. Why heck, maybe I might throw my name in the ring? One thing for sure, there is bound to be a significant amount of behind the scenes maneuvering on this one. Know someone who would be a good judge? Maybe even you? Contact Jerry and/or your alderman.
BTW, Mary overlooked this item in her "Notes" from the meeting...go figure.
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Does it have to be a WL resident? I can think of lots of great legal minds outside the city. If it has to be a resident, I nominate Mary Hoy, she could then use the judgeship to run for Commissioner against Roper.
I nominate Judge Judy.
It does not have to be a resident of WL. The last time there was a vacancy a non resident was appointed. Correct me if I am wrong, WL does not even have to have a municipal judge. Everything could just go to the county.
you can check the city codes online through the city website. I think you will see it has to be a resident.
1:43 We are talking appointments, not running.
I believe Obama has some sort of law degree. He'll be looking for work after January. Of course if the judge is required to be a US citizen that won't work.
don't have to be a lawyer for this, so you too are eligible 7:47!
Bama could buy the castle
Great idea! O-slime-a could buy da castle wit da money he saved wit his Tony Rezko deal. But I doubt his empty chair could sit in for da judge! Yo!
He'll be looking for work after January. Of course if the judge is required to be a US citizen that won't work
There the village idiots go again
They still are think Obama is a Keynesian
They are letting partisan and Grand "Old " Party emotion get in the way of the facts
From the time of Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, America has had two major parties, one believing that America is a democracy and the other believing that America is a republic.
"The principles of republican government embedded in the Constitution represent an effort by the framers to ensure that the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness would not be trampled by majorities."
Not a Democratic Party member?
Then why did you along with Dubya blowing trillions spreading democracy in counties where they are Muslims
You know .. people of Obamas religion
I dont get that
Tony Rezko?
Dick Cheney /Eric Prince
Halliburton KBR and Blackwater
Two 2 ten year wars that cost trillions
Lets blame the accumulation of that Debt those needless and endless wars as well and your growing entitlements including the unfunded socialist Drug Plan D
"deficits dont matter"
Go ahead try to blame Obama for that deficit spending and expansion of socialism
You watch too much Fox position preference “News” and don’t like the real facts
Just Do It
Make up the facts you like
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