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March 19, 2009

Melton appeals removal from ballot – Hood cites recent decision favoring Melton

Melton appeals removal from ballot The Hinds County Chancery Clerk’s office says that Melton has not filed for homestead exemption there. The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled in the past that homestead exemption is not the sole method of determining where a political candidate lives. “The circuit clerk takes the petition to the supreme court…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 19, 2009

Jackson mayor Frank Melton sues to stay in race

Jackson mayor sues to stay in race The lawsuit argues that the ruling should be nullified because Melton is a Jackson resident. Point number one on the suit states: “(Melton) is a bona fide adult resident citizen of the city of Jackson.” The lawsuit also states that the committee did not follow proper procedure when…