[CRNMC] [CAF_Members] Judge rules in favor of processing the petition for a Butte County Fracking Ban; more challenges ahead

[Shannon Biggs]

Congratulations Joni!

On 7/25/14 9:50 AM, "Joni Clark Stellar" <clarkstellar at gmail.com> wrote:

> We - without an attorney - got the rejection of our initiative petition
> reversed, and the count/validation of signatures is underway. This is truly a
> victory for the democratic right or citizens to advance initiative and
> referendum measures for voter consideration.
> 
> http://www.chicoer.com/breakingnews/ci_26202386/judge-clears-way-anti-fracking
> -petition-move-forward 
> 
> The case will face more legal challenges - even getting an order signed
> regarding above ruling is being challenged now.
> 
> We REALLY need an attorney now, at least to consult with us - an appeal is
> likely coming soon. Anyone have a referral? I spoke with two attorney with
> EarthJustice yesterday (thanks to Lora Jo Foo for the contact) but this isn't
> their specialty. Apparently, only 3 attys in all of CA specialize in election
> law in appeals court. We do have local well-meaning attys helping us, but this
> isn't their specialty.
> 
> Would you want an orthopedic surgeon operating on our heart?
> 
> Thanks to all,
> Joni S.

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