Election Board Allows Kirby To Remain On Ballot

In a nearly two hour meeting last night, the Annapolis Board of Elections decided to dismiss the challenges levied against sitting Alderman Kenny Kirby’s candidacy clearing the way for the Alderman to seek a second term in office.

Several challenges were presented to the Board of Elections including his residency and his failure to abide by rules surrounding the filing of campaign finance reports.

The Board convened in public session last night at 7:00pm and then went into an private session to discuss the matter with the City Attorney. They re-convened a public session where the public was allowed to testify on the matter.  Kirby was represented by local attorney Eric Lipsetts who also represented the Alderman when he was found to be living illegally in a HACA property last year.

Kirby will run unopposed in the primary next month and will face Independent Steven Conn in the general election in November.

Capital Reporter, Jack Lambert attended the meeting covered the meeting on Twitter as it evolved.

Kirby: "I don't think anything is going to happen but the corect thing. My canidacy will be certified." Meeting still yet to start.

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 16, 2013

Here's what the Ward 6 candidacy meeting looks like: pic.twitter.com/15PWpYINhL

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 16, 2013

Lipsetts: There were no communications to Kirby that there were deficiencies in his financial disclosure. Says they are required by law.

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 16, 2013

Lipsetts: Kirby moved to 1236 Crows Nest Ct in Ward 6 by Mmay 1. We are now looking at pictures of Kirby at the residence.

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 16, 2013

Kirby has prepared statement. Says "I am … and will always be a resident of Ward 6."

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 16, 2013

Kirby "someone involved in running for the Alderman position of Ward 6" is responsible for challenge to candidacy.

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 16, 2013

Carter on Kirby being homeless for a time: "don't be so ready to kick a man when he is down and out."

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 16, 2013

Now Carl Snowden speaks. Snowdon: "I don't think we have an issue of law here. I think this is an issue of politics."

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 16, 2013

Snowden: "Leave it to the voters or the ward of a city to make a decision."

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 17, 2013

Scott Bowling now speaking. Says he never signed petition against Kirby. Says "if we throw out the (city) code we have nothing left."

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 17, 2013

Luke McCabe, Ward 6 resident, criticizes selective enforcement of city code. Says he signed challenge to Kirby's residency.

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 17, 2013

Kurt Reigel, city council candidate, says board should leave decision to voters.

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 17, 2013

Kirby challenges denied. He has 30 days to file amended financial reports. Kirby certified as Ward 6 Democratic candidate.

— Jack Lambert (@JPLambert) August 17, 2013

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