Melvin Cole III withdraws; Foreman reclaims seat
by Paul Kedinger
Jul 21, 2010 | 776 views | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Alderman Gerald Foreman
Alderman Gerald Foreman
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Melvin “Big Six” Cole III appeared before 15th Judicial District Judge Herman Clausen Monday morning to ask that Foreman’s challenge of Cole’s residence be voided.

Cole acknowledged that he resided in the Rayne aldermanic district 3, and, therefore, could not qualify for the District 4 Rayne City Council seat held by Gerald Foreman.

Cole resides on the District 3 eastern side of the Northeastern that serves as the boundary line between District 3 and 4.

Judge Clausen, however, informed Foreman and Cole that the qualifying challenge had been assigned to District Judge Castille, explaining, “Legally, it’s not my case to resolve.”

Cole’s withdrawal notice was notarized and placed in the mail immediately after he and Foreman appeared in district court.
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