Shorty’s Lesson about Write-In Candidates
I called the Chicago Board of Elections to find out what a write-in candidate was. I was told that a write-in candidate did not meet the qualifications of being on the ballot. Their eligibility was challenged and the court ruled against them. However, their names can still be written in on election day. It is unknown if any write-in candidates have actually won elections.
Can someone answer the following questions for me?
- Are write-in candidates taken seriously?
- Why would people vote for write-in candidates if they didn’t qualify to be on the ballot?
- Can you write your own name even if you are not running for office?
Another lesson for today. Apparently, there is a court process when the petitions of potential candidates are challenged. Guess who pays for these court dates? Not the candidates. So, that is more money that is being taken away from relevant city services for unknown procedures and processes. I can’t help but wonder: how much was actually spent on these proceedings this year? After comparing the Aldermanic hopeful list in December to the current list, quite a few people have been removed. And many were challenged.
What are your thoughts about write-in candidates?
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Roller Skating Is Still Hot on the South Side
I said it before in a previous post and I’ll say it again: roller skating is still the hot thing to do on the South Side. Don’t believe me? Check out the video below.
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 22nd
Author’s Book Discussion Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. Kelly Branch – 6151 S. Normal Author Marcus Jones will present his inspirational story of adversity to triumph and will give advice to inspire and encourage young adults and others not to join gangs. Image: Amazon
2011 EMT Training for Single Women with Children – Testing is Saturday February 19
ICNC Training Center, located at 320 N. Damen, is looking for 50 single females w/ children to train to become EMT’s (Emergency Medicine Technicians). The ladies have to live in Chicago , have a high school diploma or GED. Training is scheduled for every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from March through December. Read More →
Missing South Side Teen: Shayla Baylor
A 16-year-old girl is missing after disappearing while she headed to her job earlier this week, South Side detectives said today. Shayla Baylor called her mother on Monday, saying she was taking the CTA north to her job on the 4700 block of South State Street, Calumet Area detectives said in an alert issued today. Read More →
Positions at Amtrak & CSX
Job Title: Bulletin & Assignment Clerk Company: Amtrak Effective Date: 02/10/2011 Reference Code: E-90113306 $17.81/Hourly Department: Mechanical Summary of Duties: Bulletin and Assignment clerk is responsible for printing and disseminating Safety and Sign in Sheets Assists in payroll distribution as prescribed, sorts and files Map Forms, maintains daily call off log Must prepare, process and Read More →
Casting Call: The South Suburban Teen Drama Team – Deadline February 28, 2011
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 19th
Oscar Micheaux: An African American Trailblazer Saturday, February 19, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Coleman Branch Film screening of Within Our Gates. The presentation of Within Our Gates is made possible through the kind permission of Grapevine Video. Oscar Micheaux: An African American Trailblazer Panel Discussion Saturday, February 19, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Coleman Read More →
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 18th
Book Club: Share and Tell Friday, February 18, 3:30 p.m. Jeffery Manor Branch Celebrate diversity by sharing and discussing favorite books and poems by and about African Americans. Jeffrey Manor is located at 2401 East 100th Street. Contact them at (312) 747-6479. Image: dpjcc.org