Judge Urges Wilson to Resign Over DOJ Confrontation
Wilson recounts Aug 19 meeting with DOJ officials and County Attorney Linch in which they aimed to ensure Ector County complies with the Voting Rights Act. A following executive session led Judge Caddel to request her resignation, as she recalls no details of events after his remark. The dispute concerns $1 million in new electronic voting equipment set for the November election.
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Cathy Linch
Ector County
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Linda Haney
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Mike Holmes
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DOJ Sues Ector County Over Bilingual Election Staffing
DOJ sued Ector County for lacking bilingual election workers and issued a final settlement requiring a bilingual coordinator, an advisory panel, bilingual materials and assistance, 62 Spanish speaking officials, and enhanced training and investigations. The county chair and election officials debate Wilson's fate with a Monday meeting to discuss resignation or removal.
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