Plantiff John Howard talking. Charter city can limit write-ins. We don't want a minority mayor (under 50% +1). Never was the intent of the framers of the Charter. Charter is the constitution of the city, state supreme court has upheld that view.
Didn't I read that write in votes are not permitted in this election?
I bet you a lot of people voted for Donna Frye because they thought she was Amber's sister.
Female judge criticizing claims only pre-election challenge was possible. City lawyer saying only post-election discoveries can be challenged. Female judge says the city's view seems to be burden on voter would be determining if the candidate is a legal candidate and have to check up on the city clerk for all candidates.
City claims not knowing FACTS (bribe, candidate living in a car, etc.) rather than not knowing LAW, is the only reason they could challenge after the election has begun. Judge pressing to find out if there's a specific code the city lawyer is depending on for that opinion.
Mayor Murphy's lawyer up now...
Seems the court is trying to decide to make a ruling or kick it back for a trial.
Mayor's lawyer says there's no "irreparable harm" because certification can be undone. Says they don't care because the mayor, as they see it, won reelection and will continue as mayor.
Whining the city is a mess, so his client has to stay mayor.