ADVISORY/Hersh & Hersh Files Petition with CA Supreme Court in Pending Governor Recall Election; Holds Press Conference at San Francisco Law Office.News Editors/Assignment Desks/Political Writers ADVISORY...for Thursday (July 31) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Petition Argues CA Secretary of State Established Incorrect Guidelines for Gubernatorial gu·ber·na·to·ri·al adj. Of or relating to a governor. [From Latin gubern Candidates; Supreme Court Requests Opposition Briefing from Secretary Shelley's Office What: Hersh & Hersh, a 30-year-old San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden civil litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. firm, filed a petition with the California State Supreme Court. The petition aims to prohibit Secretary of State Kevin Shelley Kevin Francis Shelley (born November 16, 1955 in San Francisco, California) is a California politician, who was the 28th California Secretary of State from January 6, 2003, until his resignation on March 4, 2005. from imposing erroneous erroneous adj. 1) in error, wrong. 2) not according to established law, particularly in a legal decision or court ruling. requirements on candidates seeking to succeed the incumbent Governor in the event he is recalled and an election is held. The State Supreme Court has found merit to the petition and has requested an opposition briefing from Secretary of State, Kevin Shelley. Mr. Shelley's office has until Monday August 4, 2003, by 12:00 p.m. PT to respond. The petition was filed at the California State Supreme Court in San Francisco on Wednesday, July 30 at 3:00 p.m. PT. Why: Attorneys claim that candidates' requirements, including a $3,500 submission fee and 65 signatures from registered voters, are unlawful. The petition, which cites Elections Code section 8400, states that those seeking statewide office must submit nomination papers signed by voters of the state equal to and not less in number than one percent of the entire number of registered voters of the state at the time of the close of registration and prior to a general election. The Secretary of State is not enforcing this provision. Who: Mark Burton Richard Mark Burton (known as Mark Burton) (born 16 January 1956) is a New Zealand politician. He is a member of the Labour Party, and currently serves as Minister of Justice; Minister of Local Government; Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations; Deputy Leader , Jr., Hersh & Hersh attorney and author of the petition. When: Mr. Burton will conduct a press conference at Hersh & Hersh law offices on Thursday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Offices are located at the Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness Van Ness may refer to: People
Contact: To attend the press conference or schedule an interview with Mr. Burton contact: Shelly Gordon 650-856-1607 sgordon@g2comm.com for - Hersh and Hersh 601 Van Ness Avenue Suite 2080 San Francisco, CA 94102 |
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