Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Former Sheriff Appeal Is Denied
An appeal filed by former Lawrence County Sheriff Kenny Taylor regarding election results during which he lost his bed for reelection, has been denied.
Taylor had filed paperwork, contesting the results of the August 5, 2010 county election. In that elelction Taylor drew a total of 3,398 votes; Mike Risner 2,497, Lee Adam England 332; and Pete Shrader 175.
With a near 2,500 votes cast for Risner, many felt that Risner’s bid may have slanted the outcome of the election.
Taylor alleged in his suit that Risner does not reside inside Lawrence County and was not eligible to run for the office in the first place.
On Monday, appellate judges opted to deny an appeal filed on Taylor’s behalf. The order issued pointed out, “The trial court found the challenged candidate ineligible but declined to void the election.
On appeal, we find the plaintiff guilty of gross laches in waiting to file suit to the prejudice of the defendants. Therefore, we reverse the trial court’s order.”
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