Forks Recall Dismissed by Judge

A judge has dismissed the recall petition against Forks Mayor Nedra Reed. Judge Ken Williams ruled that all charges were legally and factually insufficient and that "further proceedings in this matter are not warranted."

As I've said in earlier posts, I have no opinion for or against Nedra Reed or the recall drive against her.

But this area seems incredibly prone to having petitions and votes getting squelched by a higher authority, whether it's a judge, city council or city attorney. It brings to mind the anti-fluoride petition (which I also have no opinion on). Certain Port Angeles "Powers That Be" are just scared to death of letting the people vote on this issue. What are they afraid of?

Religious Fanaticism: Alive and Well in Washington

If you want to see some religious wackos, you don't have to travel to the Deep South or the Middle East. We have our own homegrown holy rollers right here in Washington.

I haven't paid much attention to the recall controversy in Forks, but Mayor Nedra Reed has received this unsigned letter:

"For furthering the cause of Satan and destroying the cause of Christ,
By supporting sexual harassment and pornography,
For protecting and supporting moral and spiritual bankruptcy,
For each and every lie you tell and support,
For the hypocrite you are,
Here's your nail."

And with that a nail fell out of the envelope.

Yeehaw! Bring on the snakehandlers!

This person or group has a right to send nasty/insane letters (although Forks Police Chief Mike Powell is investigating) but the other 99% of us have the right to be appalled. There are some sicko people out there.

Recall Drive Against Forks Mayor

I haven’t been following the political situation in Forks at all, other than glimpsing at some of the PDN headlines. I have no opinion for or against Mayor Nedra Reed, or whether she should be recalled or not.

But, the Forks City Council has voted to pay the costs of fighting the recall, if enough petition signatures are collected to require an election. The Forks City Council seems to be awfully generous with their constituents’ money.

The people who are pushing for the recall are paying for it themselves. The people against the recall are getting help from local taxpayers.

Is this right?