[StBernard] Judge rules St. Bernard sheriff candidate cannotseek election

[Westley Annis]

"...Noting that the law does not set a time limit for how long displaced
candidates can be exempted from residency requirements, Bernadas said
"extenuating circumstances" have kept him from moving back to St. Bernard."

He's right.  He should win his appeal.  Several voters in Orleans parish
were challenged in Jay Batt's council race on the same ground Stephens is
challenging.  The court ruled in favor of the displaced voters.  There
shouldn't be any difference with a person qualifying to run for office.

This will likely go to the State Supreme Court.  Should the lower court
ruling stand, it will have a significant impact on displaced residents when
they go to vote.  They could easily be challenged and prevented from voting.
Another slap in the face to people who had their lives destroyed by Katrina.

- John Scurich


-----Original Message-----
How is this possible that one who seeks an elected post not KNOW that
running for/as a candidate in da parish is illegal under the parish charter?
Mr. Bernadas should well be cognitive of the law (especially vying for the
important position vs. Mr. Stephens and others for Sheriff). I don't believe
one would have been grandfathered in as an old residence once sold. Primary
residency would have to be a factor here. No bash on Mr. Bernadas but a case
of not qualifying lawfully, if anything, with local laws which prohibit one
and the residency laws.

Hmmm, Larry Landry vs. Jack Stephens. 

Who will out edge the other (as in the last election) or will it be a walk
away by one over the other?

--jer--