Library Asks Court to Appoint Election Monitor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Raph Graybill, Legal Counsel to Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees, rgraybill@silverstatelaw.net

GREAT FALLS – The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees filed suit today seeking the appointment of a Monitor for the June 6 Library Mill Levy Special Election (the “Library election”).  The suit asks a district court judge to appoint the Monitor to assist the Election Administrator and help avoid errors identified in the recent Great Falls school district election.

“We want the Election Administrator to succeed.  Unfortunately, continuing errors in the election process have forced us into this position,” said Raph Graybill, legal counsel for the Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees.  “Our only objective is to ensure a fair, valid election under Montana law.”

The lawsuit details recent issues with election administration in Cascade County.  Earlier today, the Election Administrator refused the voluntary appointment of a Monitor.

A copy of the emergency petition and associated filings are linked below.  

Please direct any questions regarding the suit to legal counsel, identified above.

Emergency Petition for Injunctive Relief
Motion to Set Hearing 
Brief in Support of Motion