Here’s a link to our Civic News Ticker about that candidate: [link] It includes an update on Bob Dascola’s lawsuit – the city has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and a response to Dascola’s motion for summary judgment.

In the Second Ward, I think Kaplan has the advantage. She is well versed in the issues and Westphal’s conduct in the last election is not likely to be forgotten any time soon.

In the Third Ward, it would be nice if Dascola is found eligible to run. Having a small business owner on Council would add an important point of view. I met McMullen this weekend. I am quite impressed with his grasp of the issues. When was the last time a University student served on Council?

The lack of a contest in the Fourth Ward may disappoint some. I think Krapohl may surprise some. He is active in his neighborhood group. He is also a military guy, which means to me that he is process oriented.

I also believe that Bryson has a good chance of winning in the Fifth Ward. He is an engineer (again indicating a process orientation). He is well acquainted with the issues and will demonstrate the maturity and civility the Fifth Ward deserves.

The one-year durational residency and voter registration requirements are tied to the time of the election to office. In McMullen’s case, he satisfies the requirements because the election to office is Nov. 4, 2014. As a primary, the Aug. 5 election does not count as election to office.

The Dascola candidacy is currently dependent on a positive ruling by Judge Zatkoff in U.S. District Court in Detroit. But doesn’t McMullen’s candidacy also have a residency problem as well if he only registered at his Ward #3 address last October?