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House of Representatives Passes Per Diem Constitutional Amendment |
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On May 12, 2008, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment that will allow a state compensation council to set legislative pay -- not the state legislature. This legislation is a response to the per diem lawsuit filed by Citizens for Rule of Law. If the Senate passes the constituional amendment, it will be before the voters in the fall. Attorney Erick G. Kaardal states, "The people aren't stupid. They will vote against an amendment that is intended to cover up the legislators' abuse of the per diem expense account." The plaintiffs expect a ruling from Ramsey County District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin in a few weeks. A St. Cloud Times article on this subject can be found here. |
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Ramsey County Charter Commission Considers Appointed County Sheriff |
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In a shocker to neopopulist sensibilities, the Ramsey County Charter Commission is considering amending the Ramsey County charter to provide for an appointed, not an elected, sheriff. Apparently, the powers-that-be are unhappy with the people's choice in the recent election -- Sheriff Fletcher. Attorney Erick G. Kaardal responds, "Look, Minnesota's democracy is under constant attack. First, the legislature eliminated the election of the State Treasurer. Then, Governor Ventura wanted to get rid of electing one house of representatives in favor of a unicameral legislature. Former Governor Al Quie and the judges, as we speak, are working at the state legislature to get rid of judicial elections. Now, the Ramsey County Charter Commission wants to stop electing sheriffs. If all these elitists had their way, the people would be casting votes now for only the Governor and a legislator. The government with all its experts making decisions should be addressing democratic deficits -- not expanding them." Press inquiries should be directed to Erick G. Kaardal at 612-341-1074. |
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Shorewood Landowner Will Make Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court |
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This week, Ronald R. Johnson's petition for writ of certiorari was denied by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Having attempted to secure a Just Compensation remedy from the Minnesota courts for Shorewood's previously-adjudicated taking and failed, Mr. Johnson will now be filing a petition for wirt of certiorari from the United States Supreme Court. Among Mr. Johnson's claims is that Shorewood's wetlands expert at the condemnation valuation jury trial mis-represented that the Corps of Engineers had designated his land as a pre-taking Clean Water Act wetland. Based on subsequent Corps of Engineers correspondence, these statements were false. The Corps had never designated Johnson's land as a pre-taking Clean Water Act wetland. Johnson was damaged by the misrepresentation and received less than Just Compensation as a result. The lawsuit is focused on Johnson securing this remedy based on this mis-representation and seeks other remedies for other constitutional and statutory violations. |
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