Posted on Tuesday, 17th October 2006 by Patrick Dorwin
Outstanding! I wonder what has taken so long to get the word out, but ViAnna Jordan filed a recall petition against Alderman Michael McGee/Jackson on Oct. 3. This started a 60 day clock on gathering 1,620 signatures from McGee’s district. I wish I had known about this sooner, I would love to get her some help from the people in the district. Alderman McJackson has destroyed the public trust.
JS Online: McGee recall drive launched
A Milwaukee woman has launched a recall drive against controversial Ald. Michael McGee.
ViAnna Jordan filed papers earlier this month in a bid to force a recall election, Sue Edman, executive director of the city Election Commission, confirmed today.
The Oct. 3 filing started a 60-day clock for Jordan and her supporters to gather at least 1,620 signatures on petitions demanding a recall of the alderman, whose north side district includes the Riverwest and Brewers Hill neighborhoods. She lists herself on the papers as the candidate who would oppose McGee in the recall.
Jordan named her recall committee “Friends to Recall Ald. Michael McGee Jr./Jackson,” a reference to this spring’s revelation that McGee’s legal name is actually Jackson, although he has been known as McGee his whole life.
Among the reasons she lists for the recall are “fraudulent use of alias names to avoid responsibility for accident damages,” referring to the discovery that McGee held driver’s licenses under both names, and other well-known incidents, such as arrests for disorderly conduct, perjury allegations in a trial involving the mother of his child and alleged slurs against gays. Other reasons are more general, such as “has become an embarrassment to our community.”
Edman said Jordan complained that she was being harassed by McGee supporters who were following her around and telling voters not to back the recall. The elections chief said she referred Jordan to police, who later called Edman to follow up on the complaint. Police could not immediately confirm their involvement.
Jordan did not return calls seeking comment. Her campaign treasurer, Deonna Johnson, referred questions to Jordan. McGee said he was aware of the recall but declined to comment further.
If Jordan files a sufficient number of signatures, the Election Commission would decide whether they are valid, and McGee could challenge their validity. If authorities decide the recall has the minimum number of valid signatures, an election would be scheduled for six weeks later, probably in early 2007. The winner would serve until McGee’s regular term expires in spring 2008.
H/T: Early Spin Blog. Dan from The Early Spin would like to have her on his show, I hope they contact here and work it out.
Note to ViAnna Jordan: I am open to press releases or other contacts and would like to help spread the word. Feel free to contact me.
Posted in Home | Comments (7) |
October 18th, 2006 at 5:11 am
Kudos to Ms. Jordan for her conviction and courage.
October 18th, 2006 at 9:36 am
Patrick, I had her on my show last night for a half hour. She’s GREAT. The audio will be posted soon on the WTMJ site, and Charlie’s playing some of it this morning.
October 18th, 2006 at 10:02 am
Awesome!
October 18th, 2006 at 10:55 am
[...] In the news today, I’m thinking this lady might need police protection. [...]
October 19th, 2006 at 11:43 am
How can we get a hold of ViAnna to sign and send her some$$$$!! We live in the 6th district and will support her. I have already heard that she has been threatened by the McGee camp. He needs to get a life an move on. Is he paying child support to the woman he lied to the public about and said he was “not having sex” with?
October 19th, 2006 at 12:13 pm
http://www.recallmcgee.com/
Here is ViAnna’s information. Please support her we need representation. Give her a chance.
December 24th, 2006 at 5:00 pm
I hope Ms Jordan is successful. Mcgee/Jackson, or whatever he’s calling himself these days, is a total disgrace.
The question is, though, do his constituents really care enough to give him the boot?
We shall see.