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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fort Pierce City Commission seat vacated by James Taylor may sit empty until 2026
FORT PIERCE — The city plans to hold a special election Nov. 4 to replace City Commissioner James Taylor, who resigned just hours before a special meeting July 28. As the meeting to plan his replacement was called to order, Taylor sat in the St. Lucie County Jail in lieu of $360,000 bond, charged with 24 felony counts related to an alleged explicit internet relationship with a teenage girl. If a runoff is needed after the November election, residents of District 2 could go until early next year without full representation on the City Commission. According to a preliminary plan, which commissioners will have to approve at their Aug. 4 regular meeting, candidate qualifying would run from noon Aug. 15 to noon Aug. 22. The Nov. 4 special election would be followed by a Jan. 20 runoff only if there are more than two candidates and no one receives a majority of the vote. What will a tie vote mean? In the meantime, with a four-member commission, any votes that split 2-2 will fail. The election will be open only to registered voters in District 2, and candidates must have lived in District 2 for at least two years in order to qualify, City Clerk Linda Cox said. By the time they vote Aug. 4, commissioners will have to decide how they want to run the election, which Cox estimated would cost the city about $60,000. At first, commissioners said they would like to see the election run the same as a normal election. However, they later expressed openness to not opening the two precincts with the smallest numbers of registered voters and to opening a precinct for early voting, as both the normal early-voting locations are in District 1. Cox said she would work with Supervisor of Elections Gertrude Walker between now and Aug. 4 to see how those changes would impact the cost. After Commissioner Arnold Gaines asked where the money for the election would come from, saying the City Commission has "fought over every penny" during the ongoing budget process, Cox said that has yet to be determined. City Manager Richard Chess said the cost may be able to be split over multiple fiscal years, while Commissioner Michael Broderick suggested using emergency funds, likening the situation to a natural disaster. "This is a disaster," Broderick said. Presenting a united front Commissioners presented a united front, saying the city will continue to conduct its business. "We love this city and this city will not be defined by the actions of one person," Mayor Linda Hudson said. More: James Taylor, from jail, resigns ahead of Fort Pierce City Commission meeting about him More: What to know about City Commissioner James Taylor, his arrest, Fort Pierce city reaction Taylor, whose resignation is effective Aug. 2, is accused of conducting a years-long relationship with a 14-year-old girl from Evanston, Illinois, over the private messaging app Snapchat. That relationship, which local sheriff's investigators believe began when the girl was 12, included Taylor sending and asking for nude images, according to investigators. Police in Evanston were first tipped off to the alleged relationship by the girl's mother in August 2024, while Taylor was in the midst of his campaign for City Commission. Taylor — who won that race with nearly 62% of the vote — was first on St. Lucie County investigators' radar in May, when they were contacted by Evanston police. Taylor faces six counts of transmission of materials harmful to minors by electronic equipment; six counts of transfer or display of obscenity to a minor; six counts of harmful communication to a minor and lewd computer solicitation; four counts of lewd computer solicitation of a child; and two counts of solicitation of transmission of child pornography by electronic device or equipment. His arraignment — when he would enter a plea on those charges — is not yet scheduled. Minutes after the meeting ended — as attendees, staff and the remaining four commissioners filed into the City Hall parking garage — the nameplate marking Taylor's assigned parking spot was being taken down with a drill. Wicker Perlis is TCPalm's Watchdog Reporter for St. Lucie County. You can reach him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: James Taylor special election in Fort Pierce planned for November Solve the daily Crossword
National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
Western Metallica Announces Director Resignation and Provides Corporate Update
Article content TORONTO — Western Metallica Resources Corp. (TSXV: WMS) (' Western Metallica ' or the ' Company ') announces that Ms. Brigitte Berneche has resigned from the Board of Directors. The Company would like to thank Brigitte for her contributions. Article content With regards to corporate activities, the Company has been working with its creditors in Peru through its local subsidiary, Green Rock Copper S.A.C., to agree to appropriate settlement terms for outstanding debts primarily related to the drill program completed in February 2025. The disappointing drill results from this program were the primary reason for ceasing exploration activities in Peru as the Company was no longer able to finance additional exploration work. Article content Article content In addition, in connection with the company's ongoing efforts to address its outstanding liabilities at the corporate level, it has made the following modifications to the debt held by its CEO, Greg Duras. The Borrower and the Lender may negotiate repayment of the Loan via the transfer of securities or other investment products but any arrangement for repayment other than cash remains subject to all applicable regulatory rules, including without limitation, the rules of the TSX Venture Exchange and provided that in no event shall any repayment result in the Lender acquiring more than 19.9% of the Borrower. The Lender may also assign or transfer all or any part of its rights and obligations under the loan agreement. Article content The Company will provide a further update on planned activities in due course. Article content Western Metallica is an Ontario registered company with its head office in Toronto, Ontario, trading on the TSXV under symbol WMS. Western Metallica is in the business of mineral resource exploration. Its project interests include its 100% owned Nueva Celti Copper Property in Andalusia, Spain, and three other gold projects located in the 'Navelgas Gold Belt' in Asturias, Spain (Penedela, Valledor and Sierra Alta). Further information can be found at: Cautionary Notes The TSXV has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Some of the statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as 'plans', 'expects', 'intends', 'is expected', 'potential', 'suggests' or variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'should', 'would', 'might' or 'will' be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the company's control. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law. Article content Article content Article content Western Metallica Resources Corp. Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
James Taylor, from jail, resigns ahead of Fort Pierce City Commission meeting about him
FORT PIERCE — Facing 24 felony charges related to an alleged explicit internet relationship with a teenage girl — and under pressure to step down from office before a special City Commission meeting — City Commissioner James Taylor submitted his resignation on July 28, just hours before that meeting convened. The resignation is effective Aug. 2, according to a copy obtained by TCPalm. Taylor remained in the St. Lucie County Jail as of the afternoon of July 28 in lieu of $360,000 bail, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. City, state and federal officials had been calling on Taylor to resign since shortly after his arrest during a July 24 traffic stop. Had he not done so, many were putting pressure on Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend him before the July 28 meeting began, at 5:05 p.m. Either action — resignation or suspension by DeSantis — would have allowed city commissioners to use that hastily scheduled meeting to begin planning for a special election to replace Taylor. "The citizens of the city of Fort Pierce own that commission seat, and they need to get it back," City Commissioner Michael Broderick said in a July 25 phone call. Broderick was joined by state Rep. Toby Overdorf, R-Palm City, and U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fort Pierce, among others, in calling for the seat to be vacated — one way or another — before the special meeting began. Taylor is accused of conducting a years-long relationship with a 14-year-old girl from Evanston, Illinois, over the private messaging app Snapchat. That relationship, which local sheriff's investigators believe began when the girl was 12, included Taylor sending and asking for nude images, according to investigators. Police in Evanston were first tipped off to the alleged relationship by the girl's mother in August 2024, while Taylor was in the midst of his campaign for City Commission. Taylor — who won that race with nearly 62% of the vote — was first on St. Lucie County investigators' radar in May, when they were contacted by the Evanston Police Department. More: What to know about City Commissioner James Taylor, his arrest, Fort Pierce city reaction More: Fort Pierce sets special meeting on James Taylor; special election may be in the works Taylor faces six counts of transmission of materials harmful to minors by electronic equipment; six counts of transfer or display of obscenity to a minor; six counts of harmful communication to a minor and lewd computer solicitation; four counts of lewd computer solicitation of a child; and two counts of solicitation of transmission of child pornography by electronic device or equipment. His arraignment — when he would enter a plea on those charges — is not yet scheduled. Wicker Perlis is TCPalm's Watchdog Reporter for St. Lucie County. You can reach him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: James Taylor resigns rather than be removed by Gov. Ron DeSantis
Japan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Japan Times
At LDP's post-election meeting, calls intensify for Ishiba's resignation
Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba faced a rising tide of dissent and a chorus of calls to resign Monday in the first showdown between the party's lawmakers and its executives following the loss of its Upper House majority. 'I'd like him to say he is leaving as soon as possible, though it doesn't need to be now,' Lower House lawmaker Hiroyuki Nakamura told reporters as he left the party headquarters 45 minutes into the meeting. 'Party executives bear the responsibility of failing to improve the party's standing,' Upper House member Yohei Wakabayashi said, adding that 80% of lawmakers who spoke in the meeting asked Ishiba to resign.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Steven quit Virgin Australia for a better paid job - then asked for it back. He wasn't expecting boss's answer - as legal fight erupts
A former Virgin Australia worker who quit for a higher-paying job, but was refused his old role back when he changed his mind, has lost a legal bid against the airline. Brisbane worker Steven Curr resigned as operations leader of a Virgin industry sales support team on April 22, as he had received an offer for a better paying job. However, two days later, he learned he would be unable to undertake the new role and asked his employer to keep him on. When they refused - on the basis they had begun a restructure following his resignation - he applied to the Fair Work Commission to settle the dispute. At issue was whether the airline's decision to refuse his request to withdraw his resignation amounted to a dismissal, as Mr Curr claimed. In a decision handed down last week, Commissioner Chris Simpson sided with the airline in finding Mr Curr had not been dismissed. Mr Curr had worked at the airline since October last year and stayed on in the role until his notice period expired on May 19, about a month after his resignation. He sought to rely on the principle that a dismissal could occur after an employee resigned when employer conduct was the 'decisive termination factor'. He argued Virgin engaged in a series of behaviours following his resignation that transformed his resignation into an employer-initiated dismissal. These included considering Mr Curr's suitability for the role by application of performance criteria and formal meetings. By undertaking a review process following his resignation, he claimed the airline moved beyond 'resignation acceptance' to 'active employment determination'. In response, Virgin submitted there was no dismissal and the resignation had been entered voluntarily and with clear intent. It relied on a previous case that found a resignation cannot be withdrawn unilaterally unless it was given in the 'heat of the moment' and withdrawn immediately after. Mr Curr's resignation was not given in the 'heat of the moment' and was withdrawn only two days later, it said. Virgin said Mr Curr 'did not appear to be committed to the role that he had resigned from' and so it exercised its discretion to refuse the request. In making its case, the airline pointed to Mr Curr's decision to resign in search of higher pay. Mr Curr also claimed he decided to leave because of a 'difficult workplace environment'. Virgin disagreed, arguing the wording in his resignation letter indicated the relationship was 'good' and was submitted for different reasons. Commissioner Simpson ruled the airline was under 'no obligation' to accept Mr Curr's request to rescind his resignation. 'A valid resignation will end the employment relationship at the end of the relevant notice period in the absence of some other event ending the employment relationship before the end of the notice period. 'There is no such circumstance here.'
