[Summit] Last Night's BOE Meeting

[Sandra Lee]

I thank you, Micheal, for being present at that meeting and for the update on the progress of this recall. 

It does not surprise me that Kevin Jackson is trying to hold on to the power and privilege of the position in which he has become so comfortable and complacent. 

Having a voice in this process is so very empowering and does, indeed, remind me that I too, may have become complacent: It is time to stop the complaints and commence with the action. I am honored to be on such good company. 

I look forward to seeing you on the front lines soon. 

All the Best,
Sandra Lee


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> On Apr 12, 2017, at 8:02 AM, Michael McGlynn <mmcglynn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> For those who don't yet know, last night the Rhode Island Board of Elections held a special meeting to hear the challenges by Kevin Jackson's legal team to the recall effort.
> 
> The Recall Kevin Jackson site was represented by their lawyer, and the Providence Board of Canvassers by their legal team hired to represent them in this instance.
> 
> Three objections to the process were denied. You can read those objections in the minutes of the meeting once they are published. The BOE's lawyer was very careful to make sure that the record of the hearing was very clear in the event that Jackson decides to appeal the decision to the State Supreme Court.
> 
> Sitting in that meeting for 2 1/2 hours, it struck me how our elected representative is trying to nullify the democratic voices of his constituency on the basis of procedural objections that have been repeatedly denied.
> 
> Democracy is not self-sustaining. It requires our participation and our voices to make it work.
> 
> -- 
> Thank You,
> Michael McGlynn
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