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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
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County Election Board approves complaint procedure
ANDERSON — The Madison County Election Board has approved a complaint procedure. A document outlining the process and a complaint form were posted on the county's website. The Election Board Thursday made one change to the draft document by allowing those filing a complaint to include additional pages. Election Board member Tim Lanane said the board should consider establishing a protocol for the hearing of complaints. He said all evidence being submitted should be done under oath. 'We want to make the procedures more efficient,' Lanane said. Complaints must be written on the proper form, properly executed and the allegation stated in writing. Election Board members are to be notified within 48 hours of a complaint being filed. Each board member will respond to the complaint, and if no response is made, the recommendation is that no response is required. If no board member responds, the Election Room deputy clerk will follow up on the complaint by letter. There can be an investigation of the complaint and a formal hearing. The Election Board imposed a $500 fine on John Poor, a Republican running for the District 2 seat on the Anderson city council. Poor never submitted financial information concerning his campaign in 2023 and 2024. The board voted to lower the fine from $1,000 to $500. Poor was the only one of four candidates who didn't file campaign finances in 2023 to accept a registered letter sent by the Election Board. The Election Board can take legal action to collect the fine, including a lien on property and debt collection procedures. Republican Jon Bell for Anderson mayor; Donita Thompson, who ran for the District 6 seat on the Anderson city council, losing in the Democratic Party primary; and Republican Ricky Payne, who ran for Elwood mayor, had the certified letters returned to sender. Lanane said the three candidates should have an opportunity to address the Election Board. Attorney Jeff Graham said an effort will be made to contact the three concerning a hearing or eventually could provide an advertised public notice. The Election Board's next meeting is set for August 21.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Politics
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Election Board sets hearings for failure to file finance reports
ANDERSON — The Madison County Election Board has set a hearing date for four candidates who didn't file campaign finance reports in 2023. A hearing will take place May 15 for the following candidates: Republican Jon Bell for Anderson mayor; Donita Thompson, a candidate for the District 6 seat on the Anderson City Council who lost in the Democratic Party primary; John Poor, a Republican candidate for the District 2 seat on the Anderson City Council; and Republican Ricky Payne, who ran for mayor in Elwood. Madison County Clerk Linda Smith made a motion to waive all penalties and take no additional action against several committees that didn't file campaign finance reports in 2022. She said almost all of the committees have been disbanded. Smith said of the list of candidates who didn't file campaign finance reports in 2023, only the four that have had hearings set resolved the reporting status. The Election Board also began to formalize the complaint process and the method by which complaints will be handled. 'This is a draft,' Election Board President Tim Lanane said. The document outlining the process and the complaint form will be posted on the county's website. Lanane said the board will consider public comments, and a decision could be made at the next meeting. Complaints must be written on the proper form, properly executed and the allegation stated in writing. Election Board members are to be notified within 48 hours of a complaint being filed. 'The board will determine if a hearing is necessary,' Lanane said. Each board member will respond to the complaint, and if no response is made the recommendation is no response is required. If no board member responds, the Election Room deputy clerk will follow up on the complaint by letter. There can be an investigation of the complaint and a formal hearing.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
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Daniels replaces Willis on county Election Board
ANDERSON — There has been a change in the makeup of the Madison County Election Board. Kelli Heuer, the newly elected chairperson of the Madison County Republican Party, has removed former chairman Russ Willis from the board. Willis had served as chairman for 12 years. Heuer announced Monday that she has named Michele Daniels as an interim Republican Party board member. Since being named chairperson, Heuer has said she is committed to building a stronger, more unified Republican Party, according to a press release. 'I'm excited to appoint Michele Daniels to this position,' Heuer said. 'She is a lifelong Republican and a dedicated community member. 'She will be instrumental in bringing a collaborative spirit and a strong commitment to fairness, respect, and transparency,' she added. Heuer said Daniels will serve on the Election Board until a long-term appointment is made. Daniels joins Madison County Clerk Linda Smith and Democrat Tim Lanane on the board.
