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Radio Host Larry Elder Files Lawsuit in California

Published

1 year ago

July 20, 2021

Tony Cartagena

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Larry Elder is calling “shenanigans” against the state of California.

Reported by KTLA the conservative radio host feels slighted after he was left off a ballot for the state’s Gubernatorial recall election this September.

Elder said in a statement that he filed all of the necessary paperwork to have his name added to this list of candidates. California claims that Elder’s work was incomplete.

This new lawsuit hopes to have Secretary of State Shirley Weber add Elder’s name to the pool of 41 candidates.

“We’ve complied with everything the secretary of state has required of us,” Elder said. “The politicians in Sacramento know I’m the only candidate who can beat (Democrat) Gavin Newsom. They are afraid, and they are using whatever shenanigans they can to try to trip me up. It won’t work.

“Frankly, this action by the secretary of state is not simply unfair and absurd but a dangerous and unconstitutional precedent.”

Elder’s lawsuit claims that he was not informed of the errors and wasn’t given a chance to rectify his filings. In his words, this is another form of “voter suppression.”

“I am waging a legal battle to run as the candidate for Californians who are tired of the partisanship and entrenched interests of Sacramento,” he said in the aforementioned statement. “I fully expect to be on the final certified list of candidates.”

The complete list of candidates is expected to be released on Wednesday.

Tony Cartagena

Tony Cartagena is a former contributor to Barrett News Media. He has previously served as a Digital Content Manager for Audacy Minneapolis, a reporter and producer for ESPN Cleveland, Director of Content for ESPN Madison, and a producer for ‘Wilde & Tausch’. You can reach him on Twitter @TonyCartagena or by email at TonyJCartagena@gmail.com.

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Jimmy Farrell Named Cox Media Jacksonville VP/Market Manager

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8 hours ago

August 8, 2022

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Cox Media Group has a new Vice President and Market Manager for its Jacksonville, FL stations. Radio Insight relayed the company’s announcement on Friday that Jimmy Farrell would be promoted from the Director of Sales to overseeing all stations in the market.

One of the stations that Farrell will be managing includes News 104.5 WOKV. After joining the Cox Media Group 19 years ago as an Account Executive in Orlando, Farrell is “honored” to be taking over the role.

“CMG has given me the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the business, and I’m truly honored to be appointed the next Vice President and General Manager of radio in Jacksonville,” said Farrell. “I look forward to these new challenges and the significant opportunities to come.”

Farrell’s career continued to progress after arriving in Orlando, going from Local Sales Manager at WWKA’ K92 FM’ to General Sales Manager, and most recently as Director of Sales.

“This is an exciting time for CMG Radio, and I continue to be energized by our people,” said Rob Babin, EVP, CMG Radio. “Jimmy is an exceptional leader with a passion for the radio business, CMG, and the teams he leads.

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Salem Media Group Sees Revenue Growth in Second Quarter

Salem Media Group is experiencing revenue growth as the company reported a total income of $68.7 million during the second quarter.

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