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Herald's history series: Write-in 'candidates' win Dillsboro election |
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IFrom the Nov. 6, 1975, issue of The Sylva Herald:
Write-in "candidates" polled 31 votes in Dillsboro's municipal election Tuesday while the four candidates whose names were on the ballots received 12 votes.
Wade Wilson, who received 31 write-in votes for mayor, indicated at Herald press time that he would not accept the office. He knew nothing of plans for the write-in voting. Receiving 31 write-in votes each for the Board of Aldermen in Dillsboro were Quinn Holcombe and Margaret Mason, with Claude Queen receiving 29 votes. Mrs. J. Phillips received two write-in votes. Ballot candidates in the election were incumbent Mayor Reuben Swanson, who received 12 votes, Hubert Stepp, incumbent member of the Board of Aldermen and candidate for clerk, received 12 votes, incumbent C.B. Hart received 12 votes and Paul Ellis received 12 votes. From the Nov. 13, 1975, issue of The Sylva Herald: A petition asking for a new municipal election is planned to be presented to the Dillsboro Board of Elections it was revealed at a called meeting of the Town of Dillsboro Board of Aldermen Monday night. On the basis that the town election on Nov. 4 did not adhere to standards set by the State Board of Elections, Reuben Swanson, Hubert Stepp and C.B. Hart, who were defeated by a write-in vote, are asking for investigation by the Town Board of Elections as to whether the registrar and judges at the voting precinct were disqualified by conflict of interest. The plaintiffs were represented by Larry Crowell, attorney. Swanson in a letter sent to the town clerk tendered his resignation mayor on Nov. 5 and on Nov., 8 submitted a written request to withdraw his resignation. He stated that applications on file with various federal and state agencies need the attention of a mayor. There was some question as to procedure for filling the vacancy when Swanson resigned as mayor. Ben Bridgers, attorney for the town of Dillsboro, told the Herald that he had been in contact with Alex Brock, executive director of the State Board of Elections, and confirmed that the position would be filled by appointment by the Board of Aldermen. Bridgers pointed out that only the State Board of Elections has the authority to call a new election. Editor's note: This is the weekly installment of a review of our back issues as The Sylva Herald and Ruralite celebrates its 75th anniversary throughout 2001. |
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