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Amy Pike: Many unanswered questions on decision by Election Board Question of how much it will cost to appeal, who pays is raised. 'The initial $4,000 may not sound like an astounding amount but when you add the 'additional fees' it could become an astronomical amount that the taxpayers are liable for. Could this amount be $4,000, $40,000, or $400,000 once everything is completed and the court proceedings are finished?,' she writes, and adds: "It is easy to make a decision when it is not your personal money that is being spent to pay the charges. Click on headline for complete commentary By Amy Pike Personal commentary As many, including myself, have stated there are many unanswered questions about the decision made by the Election Board. Mr. Halsey made some excellent points in his commentary. It is my understanding that both Sheriff Moss and Clerk Greer declined to vote because of their candidacy in the November election. Personally, I do not see as to how that is an adequate reason considering that none of the county races were ever in dispute. To my knowledge, everyone was allowed to vote in the county races. The city races were the only ones with discrepancies where people who lived in the city were not allowed city ballots and some who live in the county were. We must remember that the city is in the county; therefore, all residents of Adair County vote on the county races. Those of us who live in the city have the right to vote for city officials and some were denied that right. Mr. Arnold researched and interpreted what a quorum would be and without two of the members voting, it doesn't appear as if there was a quorum for their decision to stand. Furthermore, no one has given an explanation as to how much the attorney fees will cost the taxpayers if Judge Vance's decision is appealed. It was stated that the cost is unknown, but would be somewhere in the $4,000 range PLUS hourly fees and other charges (research, travel time, court time, etc) The $4,000 is simply the retainer to get the process started and attorney fees can accumulate very quickly when paying hourly wages. Attorney hourly wages can range from $200 per hour to $1,000 per hour or more depending on the attorney and their experience. The initial $4,000 may not sound like an astounding amount but when you add the "additional fees" it could become an astronomical amount that the taxpayers are liable for. Could this amount be $4,000, $40,000, or $400,000 once everything is completed and the court proceedings are finished? No one knows the answer to that and it is near impossible to predict. I agree with Mr. Halsey's statement about responsibility for these fees. It is easy to make a decision when it is not your personal money that is being spent to pay the charges. I have a difficult time understanding how only two people can make this decision for an entire county. - Sincerely, - Amy Pike This story was posted on 2015-04-27 13:45:47
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