Filing for Clay County Offices

H/T to the Liberty Tribune. Eastern Commissioner Katee Porter and Western Commissioner Larry Larson are running for reelection. It appears that Larson will have a primary and will face former western commissioner Gene Owen and David R. Peironnet. County Assessor has five candidates interestingly Tom Brandom will be challenging Cathy Rinehart. That should be interesting and [...]

William Norris: Scorned Clay County official, defender of women!

Yesterday I received a communication that stated that William Norris had thrown a fit in the Clay County budget yes/no hearing and had threatened to sue the County for a hostile work environment. It seems that poor Bill feels that he is being unfairly treated because his budget is being slashed. I then tweeted about it last night. Today, I received his defense in the form of an essay. As I have said in the past, I just want open and honest communication from my elected officials. It seems that Mr. Norris has finally decided to quit being a middle schooler and actually have somewhat of an adult conversation. I think the most entertaining aspect of this email, Norris seems to fashion himself as some defender of women and equal opportunity. This coming from the guy with the restraining orders.

Clay County to be stuck with William James Norris

Well, I can say I tried. Over the last several weeks I have been working with outgoing Clay County Auditor Sheila Ernzen to see if there was anything within our legal means to remove or disqualify incoming Clay County Auditor Elect William (Bill) James Norris.