UPDATED:Walton knocked off state Senate ballot
According to the Secretary of State’s Web site, state Rep. Juanita Head Walton was removed yesterday as a candidate for the state Senate in District 13.
Her removal apparently has nothing to do with a lawsuit that the U.S. attorney’s office filed last fall against Walton, husband Elbert Walton and others for unpaid federal taxes of $41,035 for the 2002-2005 tax years.
Instead, she was removed from the ballot after the state Department of Revenue determined that Juanita Head Walton had been among the officers of a now-defunct corporation, El-Juan Group Inc., which ran a fee office in Charlack for about 15 months in 1993-94.
The state had won a judgement of almost $40,000 against the firm in 1997, but it was never paid, a Revenue spokesman said. Walton says it was paid.
Then-Gov. Mel Carnahan closed down the office, for alleged poor service and missing receipts. At the time, the Waltons denied any wrongdoing.
In separate interviews today, both Waltons said they expected to get Juanita Walton’s name back on the ballot. She’s seeking to oust state Sen. Tim Green, D-Spanish Lake, in the Aug. 5 primary.
Green filed the formal complaint that led to the Revenue Department’s findings, which then led to Secretary of State Robin Carnahan’s action. A Carnahan spokesman said the removal is required, under a 2007 state law mandating a candidate’s ouster if they haven’t paid their state taxes.
Green said he filed the complaint because, “I work, I pay my taxes and I run for office. Why should people who abide by the law be treated differently from people who don’t?”
Elbert Walton is acting as his wife’s lawyer. The two expect to be in federal court today; she filed a suit Monday challenging the state law mandating removal of candidates for delinquent taxes.
Originally, the suit was filed in state court. Elbert Walton said they moved the suit to federal court because “we feel we’ll get fairer treatment” than in state court.
Walton accused Green and the state Democratic Party of being in cahoots, and asserted that racism was involved. Green and a state party spokesman denied any collusion, and rejected any accusations of racism.
Here’s how the situation stands on the Secretary of State’s site:
| State Senate - District 13 Juanita Head Walton (Democratic) Florissant, MO 63033 |
Disqualification | 4/30/2008 10:29:19 AM |
Wow, it’s Tim Green’s lucky day. I just hit the SOS’s site, she isn’t on there at all now.
all that money Elbert made from over billing the Normandy Fire District, and he still didn’t pay his back taxes? What a bleeping jerk.
I’m sure they will still maintain their lifestyle, after all her husband appears to be making a small fortune from the citizens throught Normandy Fire Dist. (Northeast Ambulance & Fire)
It anit over…Watch Mr. Elbert’s nexy move, don’t sleep on the UPAC it’s all part of the game GO ELBERT
God, save us from stupid Democrats!
I’m sure that the Queen of England was behind this. When she’s not trafficking drugs, the Queen is trying to hold down LaRouche supporters like Juanita Head Walton.
Walton filed the LaRouchie ‘Homeowners and Bank Protection Act’ in the State House.
She authored an anti-Alito letter citing Lyndon LaRouche multiple times ( http://new-federalist.com/eiw/public/2006/2006_1-9/2006_1-9/2006-4/pdf/48-49_604_nat.pdf )
“In 2004, she endorsed Lyndon LaRouche for President in the Missouri Democratic Primary, and invited the candidate to speak in St. Louis along with other legislators.” ( http://www.new-federalist.com/eiw/public/2005/2005_20-29/2005_20-29/2005-23/pdf/54-57_23_natwalton.pdf )
Come to think of it.. Michael Bloomberg bares responsibility for this, along with Dick Cheney and Kissenger.
Expect a civil rights lawsuit claiming that the law disqualifying candidates for unpaid taxes is unconstitutional because it has a disparate impact on minorities, and that its application here in a contest where the disqualification removes the only minority candidate for a seat representing a district that arguably now has an African American population majority is discriminatory in its application.
God, save us from stupid Republicans.
And homophobes.
I am curiuos about the comment by St. Louis Oracle. Aren’t we talking about unpaid taxes of a lawyer who has been disciplined in both state and federal court mutiple times. It is really that surprising that his income taxes are not paid? I also wonder how the failure to pay ones income taxes is somehow unfair to minorities. Doesn’t the fact that we expect our elected officials to follow the law rather than be above it level the playing field!
Elbert’s Castle is crumbling. First was the bond issue, now the Legislature, and next to go will be his fleecing of the Normandy Fire Department and the removal of all the boobs on the board and command staff.
St Louis Oracle that is quite a long leap in assumptions you are making!
Isn’t a “stupid Republican” a Democrat?
And isn’t a “homophobe” a demented comment by one afraid of procreation?
St. Louis Oracle - based on your comments, I am beginning to wonder if you retired from law or were asked by the bar association to stop practicing law. It’s progressives/liberals like you that drive me crazy. Instead of filing a lawsuit, maybe Walton and her husband should just pay their taxes and stop cheating the system. As a black male, I think civil rights lawsuits should only be filed when real civil rights are violated. No one likes to pay taxes, but it is part of our civic responsibility to do so.
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Why should the fact that someone’ spouse owes taxes, disqualify a person from running for office? Why should a person be punished for something that the spouse is fully responsible for. This is just another ploy to depress the African-American Community. This IS a Civil Rights issues, definitely. I, too, expect a lawsuit.
White people make millions of dollars and no one ever complains. Some people cannot stand to see an “Intelligent Black Man” or woman doing well and earning decent a living, by working everyday. Maybe if some of his “haters” got a law degree they could make a decent living, as well. GO ATTORNEY WALTON, GO GET EM!!!
Joyce - If you’d read before you post, you’d know that the lawsuit was filed “against Walton, husband Elbert Walton and others for unpaid taxes.” So apparently, it isn’t just her husband.
Nobody has a problem with an “intelligent black man” earning a decent living. Indeed, the Roberts brothers have earned far more, working their way up to amongst the most wealthy people in St. Louis. And they get nothing but applause for a job well done. Walton, on the other hand, is a leech and an instigator.
Sorry, Joyce, but just because he’s black doesn’t make it a civil rights issue. If he and his wife paid their taxes like the rest of us do, she’d still be on the ballot - and you’d be looking for something else to complain about.
Nick Kasoff - Why is the name Elbert Walton in bold print, If the relevent party is Juanita?
Juanita may or may NOT owe taxes - however, the focus, thus far, has been the fact that HER HUSBAND may or may not owe taxes. The majority of the comments are about Mr. Walton and not the pertinent issue at hand. Was the disqualfication “legal” or not IS this a violation of one’s civil rights?
And, you need to read….because there is nothing in my comment that associates Juanita’s being black with my feeling that the disqualification is a violation of her civil rights. That establishes your mind set. Read, again, please. GO ELBERT & JUANITA GO!!!
That trash needs to pay their taxes like the rest of the American population. These type of people always feel they should be exempt from paying anything….everything should be free to them…never changes….we owe them …they owe us nothing.
The original post just refers to “taxes” without specifying what kind of taxes. Joint liability of both husband and wife can arise from a joint income tax return (federal or state), real or personal property tax levied on jointly owned real estate or vehicles, or business or payroll taxes from a business in which both are partners.
Note that the observation “Her removal appears linked to a lawsuit that the feds have filed against Walton, husband Elbert Walton and others for unpaid taxes” was Jo’s take, not part of any official explanation. The key word is “appears.”
I’ve now revised my post with updates and more detail.
Sorry for the delay. I was busy this afternoon getting all the particulars, with the help of colleague Lee Logan, for a news story tomorrow. I also was writing a separate story on Bush’s visit.
GOD BLESS THE WALTON FAMILY!!
GOD BLESS UNITY PAC!!
GOD BLESS WASHINGTON AND EDWARDS-NORMANDY FIRE DISTRICT-NE!!
Why are these black politicians who are cheating, and getting caught screaming FOUL? Walton was not going to beat Green, he did her a favor. I do believe Green got elected by the same blacks who could possibly be discriminated against in a bogus suit. As we rememberd the assasination of Dr. King it would be travesty for a blackman to bring a discrimination suit for his poliical and financial failures. As a BLACKMAN I have no problem calling a spade a spade.
Can Juanita Walton run as a write-in in the general election, or will the month she spent on the ballot count as having sought a nomination for this office?
The Missouri Department of Revenue confirmed that Juanita owes nearly $40,000 in unpaid state taxes. The IRS has also filed a lawsuit last year against Juanita to recover an additional $41,000 in Federal income taxes and alleges that Juanita and Elbert set up a sham transaction to hide their assets. Everyone has to pay taxes and the Walton’s should not be treated any differently.
Phil -
Trash? What?
First of all..everybody does not pay taxes. People have different reasons why their taxes have not been padi. If everybody paid their taxes…there would be no need for the Tax Relief Attorneys who advertise on TV, everyday. So, do not speak of things that are not entirely true.
If you rob 40 grand from the bank you go to prison but if you steal 40K from the people (unpaid taxes) you get to run for office. The Walton’s are a sad joke. We should expect more from our politicians, at least they should have to pay their taxes in order to run and hold office.
Joyce you sound like you live under an algae rock…”"everybody doesn’t pay taxes”"-what kind of a statement is that?? Twisted for sure.. And does everybody set up a sham operation to shield their assets and income from taxation? If you can’t pay your taxes, go to the pokie where you belong low-lifes.
The racist remarks only prove that… WHITE people REALLY cannot stand to see an “Intelligent Black Man or Woman” doing well for themselves. Sorry, but, you may as well get used to it - cause African-Americans and the Waltons are here and here to stay.
And, “no” the rest of America does not pay their taxes. That is obvious. Whether you want to agree or not. A lot of people do not even file Tax Returns. You can call people names and you can complain - it does no good.
Again: whether or not the Waltons paid or did not pay their taxes is not the issue - you just want to make a Black man (woman) look bad, but, it’s not going to work. Black people see right through this.
Elbert and Juanita have done so much for the Black Community that a lot of you simply cannot stand it.. Just get used to it. They are going to keep helping the community, black and white - regardlesss.
Joyce- maybe you need an audit!
Hopefully those darn tax-evading vagrants will go to the state pententiary for a very long duration…let’s set an example how blacks exploit whites with reverse racism. “I’m black, I don’t need to pay my taxes, that’s racist making me pay my taxes, how unfair.”
Get Real, Grow Up, Be a True American and Pay Your Fair Share Pond Scum.
Rick James
You are a disgrace letting someone else lead your mind.
You are speaking as if the Waltons said that they were filing a Civil Lawsuit.
You are speaking to something that a total stanger has said, not even knowing the facts.
You do not know what the Waltons plan to do or why.
Shame on you for NOT geting the facts and for NOT calling a spade a spade.
And, to those of you making racist remarks…
Black Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John
Again….Another person trying to play the race card.
Nothing better to say? Nothing meaningful? Nothing intellectual?
Poor Baby!!
WE LOVE ELBERT AND JUANITA!!!
AND
GO OBAMA GO!!!
KEN…
SAME TO YOU!!!
You must be a redneck, from the boonies.
Joyce – You do not have a monopoly on the Black voice or any voice, especially not in North County! When a woman or man uses the color of our skin to get special treatment and avoid paying our taxes that is simply wrong, The Walton’s are NOT representative of all black folks. Not on my street… not in my neighborhood… and not in my church. Shame on the Waltons! I, as a black woman, will never defend these crooks!
Juanita wasnt going to win anyway, the Waltons turned this into a race issue, the whole unity pac is a scam look what their doing to the Normandy fire district. and tim green has plenty of support from whites and blacks in the 13th. unity pac cant even win in Jennings the good people of Jennings didnt buy into Unity Pacs racist message, what makes you think they can win in the 13th senate district with their racist politics?
Thanks Paula S for your voice of reason. I recently followed another case that attempted to throw a man (white, no less) off the ballot for non-payment of personal property taxes. This affects all parties, all races.
By “this”, I refer to state statute that states one cannot run for office and be deliquent on taxes. I think the reasoning behind these laws isn’t to punish the poor, minorities, or women but to ensure that the people who make the tax laws and spend the tax money are also paying into the system as required.
Isn’t it a bit hypocritical to think otherwise, or to accept that state senate paycheck when one does not pay into the system?
One more thing…
There are also regulations that keep one from being employed by the state if back taxes are owed. Same reasoning…why should you accept a state paycheck if you are not paying your taxes?
Funny how Walton complains that this is racially motivated, when they co-founded an organization “to help elect more African-Americans to office in North County.” Isn’t THAT racially motivated? Sounds like, as Rev. Wright said, their chickens are coming home to roost.
Yeah, Mr. Walton, let’s get out the race card…
These two have been a joke and an embarassment to the party for years. They have raised their noses to any and all the accusations (which most were true) and anyhting to do with people who are not of color in North COunty. The sad part is that there are numerous African Americans who get involved in politics in North County that these two try to label as uncle tom’s and such. I hope she stays off the ballot and if she doesn’t we will do all in our power to defeat her and any other of these Unity PAC clowns with both white and African American candidates that really want to do good for the area.
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Joyce may have a point. Why has senate candidate Neal St Onge not been knocked off for his unpaid taxes? sounds like selective application of the law to me.
That’s because Neal is an upstanding white American- he should remain on the ballot- and he resides in a well-to-do neighborhood.
Wow, a poorly run and criminal license office run by a Democrat. Is that possible? I am shocked.
I do not understand why people who wish to lead parts of society feel slighted when the system punishes them for breaking the rules. Its kind of like the arguments that are debated concerning illegal immigrants. Illegal means violating the law. Why some law makers don’t understand that the laws apply to every citizen suggests that some people lack the intelligence or moral integrity necessary to hold public office. Senator Green is a decent man who works hard for all the people in his district and he relishes the opportunity to help everyone. If the Waltons desire to capture the feelings that a people’s champion experiences, they must play by the rules set up to protect the citizens who the Walton’s want to represent.
I do not see anything that the Walton’s have done for the Black community. They stole from Berkley to enrich their pockets and thought they would again steal from the fire district. What they did not count on was that they are just as many smart people as they are and some are smarter and by the way they happen to be black. They certainly don’t speak for any black people I know in my community and they don’t speak for anyone except people they steal from Their PAC was nothing except a vehicle to create more business from Elbert. Recruit a candidate and hire Elbert to represent the agency they got them elected to. It has been a scam for over ten years and hopefully someone will finally get them and maybe they will have to pay back a little money or hopefully live in shame for the rest of their lives. If he is so wonderful why was his law license been suspended and he has been disciplined by the bar. Oh, I know it is because he is black.