Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann has ousted all members of the Union City Commission, not including the mayor, in a judgement that follows an election challenge from former City Commissioner Doug Bine. Replacement candidates will now need to be appointed, a process that the mayor will begin now that the judgement has been […]
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Judge moves to quash evidence discovery in Union election case
A Boone County judge has moved to quash some evidence discovery in a challenge to the recent Union city election. Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann granted a motion from county clerk Justin Crigler and his attorney Jeff Mando to stop some evidence discovery in the challenge which was brought by former Union City […]
Judge rules Union election contest can continue
Judge Richard Bruegemann of the Boone County Circuit Court has declined to take up a restraining order request that would have prevented the winners of the election for the Union City Commission in November from taking office next year, and has denied a motion from the Boone County clerk to strike a challenge to the local November election.
Judge, uncertain of legal procedures, holds off ruling on Union election dispute
Judge Richard Brueggemann declined to rule on Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler’s attempt to strike a challenge to recent local elections for the city of Union, citing uncertainty in the statutes regarding the proper course of action.

