Judge denies petition to throw out Bossier School Board election
By: Nancy Cook
Updated: June 27, 2012
26th Judicial District Judge Jeff Cox this morning ruled in favor of the Bossier Parish School Board in a lawsuit filed by Bossier attorney John Settle.
Settle asked that the April 21, 2012 election for a tax renewal and two new property taxes to fund school projects, be overturned - though only the renewal was passed - due to public funds and employees being used to campaign for the election.
Cox wrote that the plaintiffs 'failed to carry their burden," and ruled in favor of the defense.
Settle has 24 hours in which to appeal the decision with the Louisiana 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.
Settle asked that the April 21, 2012 election for a tax renewal and two new property taxes to fund school projects, be overturned - though only the renewal was passed - due to public funds and employees being used to campaign for the election.
Cox wrote that the plaintiffs 'failed to carry their burden," and ruled in favor of the defense.
Settle has 24 hours in which to appeal the decision with the Louisiana 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.
