Election commissioners have just set a timetable for the special election to replace Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.
The special election will be held Oct. 27, meaning the filing deadline for candidates will be Sept. 17 at noon. Declared candidates will have until Sept. 24 at noon to rescind their candidacy.
Election Commission administrator Richard Holden estimates the election will cost around $1.07 million and will require about 1,500 employees.
Because of the high cost of special elections, commissioner Brian Stephens asked that no commission employee start work on this until after July 31. He did not want to waste taxpayer money should Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton decide not to step down next Thursday as promised.
Just as expected, Willie's word is not worth the paper it's written on. Now he gets his panties in a wad after the election commission sets a date. What doers he expect? For the citizen to just wait around a tiddle their thumbs until he makes up his mind?
Good job Willie, with your track record and your word not worth a thing, Steve Cohen won't even have to campaign against you. You are your own worst spokesman, keep it up!