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Cases Dismissed!

doug — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:25:53 +0000

Developing story… Dana Stadler of Quartzsite, was recently arrested at the police station where he was demanding information about a case. This arrest, as well as others, has again placed the performance of the Quartzsite Police Department in question. Current Chief Jeff Gilbert was directly involved in the arrests.

Today, Stadler received written notice that the court has dismissed all charges made by QPD, including felonies. Separately, Michael Roth also was arrested immediately afterwards. His cases were also dismissed.

The Voters Have Made Their Choices

doug — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:04:15 +0000

Some say that one of the new council members-elect will be challenged for eligibility to accept office. The issue raised is whether the candidate qualifies, based on the one year residency requirement. If a challenge is filed, voters can thank our Town Attorney Martin Brannan. In his Response to Motion to Expedite, in the action brought against the Town and Mike Jewitt by Candidate John Prutch, Brannan has already adjudicated the issue:

“Challenges concerning alleged procedural violations of the election process must be brought prior to the actual election. Sherman v. City of Tempe, 202Ariz. 339, 342, ¶ 9, 45 P.3d 336, 339 (2002); citing Tilson v. Mofford, 153 Ariz. 468, 470, 737 P.2d 1367, 1369 (1987) (holding that “[p]rocedures leading up to an election cannot be questioned after the people have voted, but … must be challenged before the election is held”)(citing Kerby v. Griffin, 48Ariz. 434, 444-46, 62 P.2d 1131, 1135-36 (1936)).”

Quartzsite Election Results Are In

doug — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:48:12 +0000

DAVE WINS!

Quartzsite Election results are in. Dave wins. However, his advice to the photographer has been condemned by Donna Hale, La Paz County Elections Director. General election May 15 2012. Can Dave get any closer? Dave is said to be a Constable in another jurisdiction. This behavior resulted in a written complaint today.

It is estimated that two thirds of Quartzsite voters will mail in their ballot for today’s election. No wonder.

Town Council Meeting May 8

doug — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:19:45 +0000

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A High School In Quartzsite?

doug — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:56:45 +0000

A last minute addendum to the agenda for the Quartzsite Town Council meeting to be held today at 9:00 am calls for exploring the establishment of a public high school campus here in town.

[The NOTICE of this late change to the agenda is not available online at the time of this report. The required public notice is another of the Town's many public postings in recent history which is not in accordance with Arizona Open Meeting Laws.]

What They Are Saying About Quartzsite Election

doug — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:40:22 +0000

The Parker Pioneer has published an EDITORIAL regarding the Quartzsite election debacle. Since the Pioneer wrote this, candidate John Prutch has stepped up and demanded that his lawsuit brought against the Town of Quartzsite and its Town Council, Terry Frausto as Clerk, and Mike Jewitt be heard in the Arizona Court of Appeals. There are serious questions to be answered as to the actions of the Town leadership as they have affected the rights of the voters.

Scandal At Scholars Academy

doug — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:39:01 +0000

Channel 3 AZ Family sent a reporter to Quartzsite today. Learn why two jobs were lost at a meeting last night.

Report by TV 3 AZ Family

Town Goes To Court – Election Appeal

doug — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:04:21 +0000

Town Council candidate John Prutch, former Town Manager, is determined to have his election contest heard in court. Monday his attorney prepared a Notice of Appeal to continue the effort to have a judge decide the fairness of the Quartzsite Primary Election, just held. The Town claims it had also held a “Special” Election with the Primary, for the seat vacated last year by J. Lizzaraga. Prutch seeks to be placed on the ballot for the General Election to be held May 15. The Town Council has already seated Mike Jewitt in the seat in question. A judge must decide if the Town acted improperly.A hearing date will be announced.
The Town and its Town Council are charged in the suit, as well as Mike Jewitt and Clerk Terry Frausto. Count 1 includes accusations of misrepresentation and fraud by the Town and Clerk Frausto.

Wednesday’s Town Hall Style Meeting

doug — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:51:02 +0000

Town Hall Style Meeting, April 18, 2012

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Town Goes To Court – Monday Morning

doug — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:29:05 +0000

A court action has been brought to contest the election of council members. Last week’s court hearing in Phoenix resulted in a change in venue. That is, the hearing is reset for 8:30 am Monday April 16 in the Superior Court in Parker at 1316 Kofa Avenue. This is another chance to join your neighbors to observe the proceedings from the public seats. Your tax dollars are paying for most of the cost of this contest. The action brought by candidate for Town Council John Prutch will likely be decided quickly to preserve the integrity of the election. At issue is having Mr. Prutch placed onthe ballot for the May 15 general election in a timely manner. Grave concerns exist as to the handling of the entire election process by the Town of Quartzsite leadership.

The suit is brought against: The Town and the Town Council, as well as Terry Frausto, and Mike Jewitt.

Town Goes To Court

doug — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:07:37 +0000

Join your friends Wednesday April 11 at the Superior Court in Phoenix. The Town has to defend against another suit. This one involves civil election charges brought by John Prutch via his attorney. The time will be 2:00 pm. Address: 201 West Jefferson Street, Room 701.

Special Meeting – Election Results

doug — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:07:37 +0000

Quartzsite Town Council Special Meeting March 30 2012 at 2pm

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Video Today’s Council Meeting

doug — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:52:31 +0000

Canvass the Primary Election of March 13…

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Court Computer Quashed

doug — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:01:10 +0000

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The FBI is investigating Quartzsite leadership regarding
corruption in the entire system.

Now today, the Quartzsite Magistrate Court clerk reports that the computer hard disk drive “burned”. Technicians are trying to restore the data from the hard disk drive. Surprisingly, there is said to be no backup copy of the data.

Meanwhile, the judge is away all this week at a judges’ conference. Since Tuesday, at least one defendant was told he cannot see his own court file until the Judge returns on Tuesday March 6.

FBI In Town

doug — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:54:17 +0000

ParkerLiveOnline.com has obtained the letter from Sam Vederman, La Paz County Attorney, sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation on January 3, 2012. Vederman requested an investigation of the Town of Quartzsite.

READ THE STORY

READ THE LETTER TO F.B.I.