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Ensey not too worried about recall effort
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima City Councilman Rick Ensey says he’s not too worried about an effort by some local Democrats to recall him from office.
“It’s partisan politics,” Ensey said today in a cell phone call from Las Vegas, where he’s vacationing with his wife, Diane. “They (Democrats) can’t win an election, so they’ll try to win in court.”
Petitioners Charlotte Jones and Gene Rupel filed paperwork Wednesday with the Yakima County Auditor’s Office that sets in motion a series of legal steps that could result in a special election.
Jones and Rupel acknowledge they are active in the local Democratic Party, and some of our readers point out the two have served as precinct officers for the party.
Representing the two is George Fearing, the Kennewick lawyer and Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged 4th District Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Pasco, last year.
Ensey said he has no doubt that Ron Bonlender, a Democratic Party activist whom he unseated in a memorable duel for the City Council two years ago, is also behind the recall effort.
Bad blood between the two has been well documented, including Bonlender’s defamation lawsuit againt the Enseys, which was settled out of court last year for an undisclosed sum.
The recall effort represents “the politics of personal destruction,” Ensey said, adding, “It’s just nonsense.”
-- Chris Bristol
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"and some of our readers point out the two have served as precinct officers for the party."
Ahem. You're welcome. Took 10 seconds to find on Google.
From Ron Bonlender's blog today:
"Kudos to the two citizens - Charlotte Jones and Gene Rupel for taking this step."
http://www.theothersideonline.net/
Yep, they're just two random citizens trying to hold their elected officials accountable. Does Ron think we're stupid?
Bonlender is also a precinct officer. I'm sure they've never met before (sarc.)
Report ViolationLooks like people are willing to just sweep this sort of conduct under the rug...must have something to do with party affiliation. If the tables were turned there would be a lot of screaming going on. They are fighting an uphill battle but glad someone isn't just letting the dust settle on this.
Report ViolationOdd,
Since I don't think that Ensey's actions were unethical or unusual, I wouldn't care if the other party did it. What I care about is the policies that the city council passes which affect our lives. I couldn't care less about the procedure or process by which they come to their decisions. If I don't like their votes, I won't vote for them. If they vote the way I want, I will vote for them.
On the other hand, it's obvious that this recall effort is purely partisan because these Democrat activists are singling out a Republican and ignoring the Democrat council member involved.
Have Sandy's statute of limitations run out yet? This could be fun!
Report Violation"Looks like people are willing to just sweep this sort of conduct under the rug...must have something to do with party affiliation. If the tables were turned there would be a lot of screaming going on. They are fighting an uphill battle but glad someone isn't just letting the dust settle on this."
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2008/05/02/voter-fraud-watch-could-acorn-scandal-in-washington-have-been-avoided-with-photo-id/
http://spectator.org/archives/2008/10/22/voter-fraud
Washington State worst voter fraud - 2004 democrats
Did they or did they not violate the Open Meetings law? That is the question, all else is filler.
Report ViolationGee, someone doesn't like to hear the truth!!! My comments were removed.
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The funny thing here is that several news sources around the valley have reported that, "Ensey has not returned calls". They make it seem like he's dodging or something - turns out the guy is on vacation with his wife.
Report ViolationBonlender and his little puppets did this when the man is out of state. That's like punching a guy in the ear from behind. It's just one more piece of evidence that these local dems are seedy underhanded conivers led by the great oaf.