Dirty politics in Jeanerette Marshal race

by Political Hack
Published/Last Modified on Friday, August 1, 2008 4:58 AM CDT

HAHAHAHA! Steve FAlterman gets his lackey to file a suit against Ronald Bourque, his competitor in the Jeanerette Marshal race. Steve and Ronald worked togther when Ronald was with Jeanerette PD. Didn't he know any better? Ronald worked for JPD over 20 years. Don't you think his high school and GED records would have surfaced by now? Steve: You gotta be running scared to pull a stunt like this. I'm glad to see the courts throw out such frivilous stunts. I just wish they would make you pay out of your own pocket the court costs, and reimburse Ronald for his expenses too! Get ready Steve, the best you can ask for is a run-off with one of your opponents. Then you are a gone-pecan. And take those "Iberia Parish Marshal" cars with you. If you are embarrassed to be Jeanerette Marshal, then we don't need you!

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Robert Hines wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:37 AM:

" Just for the record! Martin never bond out Mr. Sias or gave him a ride.Oh! didn't you read the Jeanerette Enterprise. Martin was supported by not only the superintendant and the board members, but also the parents and the students involved.It's obvious they love him and respect him. Stop the lies and just run the race.Notice Martin or his family never responds to any of this. I ask Martin what he thinks about the rumors, his response "If God Is For me who can be against me.I'm simply trusting God!" "

Not suprised wrote on Aug 24, 2008 8:17 PM:

" Please provide documentation that Mr. Martin bailed out Mr. Sias. If you are unable to do so, then you are spreading gossip and listening to rumors. Has it ever occurred to you that Mr. Martin simply provided a friend/co-worker a ride home after his bail was posted?? And finally, what does the bail situation has to do with this thread? "

Deborah C. White wrote on Aug 23, 2008 12:21 PM:

" Thanks to the person who responded to my gquestion of if this was the same man running for marshall. As time passed I figured it was. Now that is interesting that he bailed that principal out of jail. Not sure what this says of his character. Hmmmmmm....interesting. Are people in Jeanerette paying attention? I sure do hope so! Thank you again! "

To Mrs. White wrote on Aug 22, 2008 8:54 PM:

" Yes, the Fernest Martin is the one on the front page of the DI. Why was it never mentioned that he was the one to bail out the principal that was just arrested with drugs. NOT GOOD.... "

To still shocked wrote on Aug 22, 2008 8:52 PM:

" you are crazy and have NO CLUE what you're talking about. "Her" ex and Stephen WERE NOT best friends much less even friends. Leave his personal life out of this, he is a HAPPY man..... "

Responding wrote on Aug 21, 2008 12:36 PM:

" I would read and understand your posting if you would make sense. Whoever "her" attitude refers to, I'm not sure. Regarding your choice for the Marshal's race, you may want to look at other issues, not basing your decision on Stephen making your friends or family upset. By the way, do you have an answer to my question? "

Just to tell you wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:18 PM:

" No one said the posters on this forum know what's going on in Jeanerette. The majority of the posters on here are saying they are voting against stephen because of "her" attitude towards people. Please read and understand before your post. "

small town wrote on Aug 20, 2008 6:19 PM:

" Hurry up already w/the election !!! "

Curious wrote on Aug 20, 2008 12:45 PM:

" Since many of you know so much about what's going on in Jeanerette, and support your choice for Marshal, why do I see on a regular basis, individuals hanging out at the Police Station in orange jumpsuits in the parking lot or at the front door? "

BEST MAN wrote on Aug 19, 2008 7:01 PM:

" Stephen is the best man for the job.
He helps with all the civic clubs in Jeanerette on his time.
Where is Ronald? Has anyone seen him helping with any projects in Jeanerette.
The answer is NO. He is not going to do anything that he will not get paid for.

If Ronald was a good police officer with education why was he never police chief. "

Surprised wrote on Aug 19, 2008 5:55 PM:

" I have known both of these people for a while, but not on a professional level. Maybe you should try doing the job before you point fingers. It's politics ! What else do you respect??? "

Small town wrote on Aug 19, 2008 12:51 PM:

" This is small time politics. Does any of this really matter?? Look at who is the best person for the job, not what they do after hours ! Seems like Jeanerette is having it's share of bad luck - might be best to get new, qualified people in there. "

To Still Shocked wrote on Aug 19, 2008 8:50 AM:

" That's terrible, I didn't know that. That's really LOW. And she's as respoonsible for it too. Maybe more than him we'll never know how that went down. Ha "

Still shocked wrote on Aug 18, 2008 10:14 PM:

" "she" was married to his best friend. Politicians start at an early age. But, Steven does think he is above all because of his last name, and she's hanging on his coat tails.

Shanke her off Steve ! "

well lets see wrote on Aug 18, 2008 5:40 PM:

" We can't vote for packman because he slaps around juveniles. We can't vote for stephen becuase him PARTNER doesn't know how to treat people with respect in his office. That leave one person. Yay Ronald....You were my choice to begin with. "

Poulette wrote on Aug 17, 2008 6:38 PM:

" Concerning the election for City Marshall. Let the records show for themselves. I think Steven Falterman has done an excellent job and is there for all of us who call outside the city limits. Good luck Steven! "

Deborah C. White wrote on Aug 17, 2008 4:52 PM:

" On the Sunday DI front page news regarding the article about the students fight, I have this question. Is this Fernest Martin man the same man that is running for Jeanerette City Marshall that was seen slapping these students in the head? If so, he broke the law. It is illegal to hit these kids. Although they probably needed it, it is still illegal. Also, the deputies that witnessed this man hitting these students should have placed charges against this man for battery. Just my take on the situation. "

To Deborah wrote on Aug 16, 2008 6:32 PM:

" You are right Deborah. He is a good guy doing a good job. I myself will vote for him, but I can understand those who have been put off by his partner's personality. I personally have encountered people like her, who deal with the public, and I find it insulting and unecessary. So I can understand if these people don't vote for him because of her. After all she does work in his office and it appears that she speaks for him because of that. Oh well, we will see who wins. "

Deborah C. White wrote on Aug 15, 2008 8:21 AM:

" I feel Stephen Falterman has done an excellent job as marshall. I certainly wish him the best in his bid for re-election. When I needed him he was there and has been there for many others. I don't know him personally just some of the work he has gotten done for Jeanerette. Good luck Stephen! "

Past Supporter wrote on Aug 15, 2008 7:35 AM:

" Stephen....Did you wake up today & finally have it dawn on you that "Wanna Be" is only "riding you" for your family name? If not, go back to sleep & wake up before it's too late. "

Hey Sampson wrote on Aug 14, 2008 6:43 PM:

" How about we discuss the idea that we elect someone who's partner, who by the way works in his office, treat people with the respect that they deserve? Now there's the idea we have been discussing, I believe, and should be discussing. What do you other people in this forum think? "

No wrote on Aug 14, 2008 4:21 PM:

" I believe Ronald will be marshall. So don't count your eggs before they hatch and we will have to see who will run for mayor before we can say who will win. But I do no that Stephen will not win. "

Sampson wrote on Aug 14, 2008 3:01 PM:

" After reading the majority of the post on this forum, I would like some feedback. Just an old time saying. 1)Strong minds discuss ideas. 2)Average minds discuss events. 3)Weak minds discuss people. Where would some of you classify your intellectual ability???????? This is not a difficult question to answer....... "

Fortune Teller wrote on Aug 14, 2008 2:09 PM:

" Verret will leave...April will become mayor...Marcus will become Alderman at Large, and Fernest will be marshall..then finally Jeanerette will be fairly represented....Sometimes a slow death brings about change...RIP Good Ol'Boy System "

To To All wrote on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM:

" You are absolutely right! By the way this is Tough Clowns. I will vote for Stephen anyway, but she needs to be put in her place, because I have talked to many who refuse to vote for him because of "her". Stephen is a a good guy and devoted too. I hope he can pull it off but I see a lot of signs in yards for Ronald too. Stephen, I'm sorry you have to hear all of this but it's something you need to know. I don't want to get into your personal business/but/. "

Name-less wrote on Aug 12, 2008 2:49 PM:

" Wow. Everyone knows "she" is going to lose Stephen's race. He LOST his might even getting involved with her, how could he stoop so low. Good luck to all the candidates, but my choice is PACMAN. Jeanerette needs the change. Think about why Jeanerettte is like it is..the same old mayor, chief, marshall. Please Jeanerette, get NEW and maybe you all will see some change. Different is not always bad, dont get stuck in a rut. "

to all.... wrote on Aug 11, 2008 6:41 PM:

" I hate to say it, but 'she' is not his wife. I'm sure 'she' would like to be, just to have his name. And yes, she does like for the red carpet to be rolled out for her. I don't know why.....
But, this race is not about 'her'. It's about Stephen. The good shouldn't have to suffer for the bad. "

tough clowns wrote on Aug 10, 2008 2:28 PM:

" Tough? You mean arrogant, don't you? Clowns? You mean citizens, don't you? That is exactly the atomosphere in that office that everyone on this forum is talking about. I hear even out in public she expects nothing less than the red carpet laid out for her and Stephen. I know he is not like that at all, but she give the impression that he is. He needs to realize that in campaigns the wife very much assessed and voted on. Look at the presidential election, case and point. It's a little late for her to/change. "

Well Well wrote on Aug 10, 2008 11:14 AM:

" tought is not a qualification needed in that job position. qualifications that come to mind are helpful, polite, courteous. Unfortunately all of the above are missing with "Her". Cameron are you listening to this? you should take a close look! "

Hes not running... wrote on Aug 10, 2008 11:11 AM:

" Judge Simmons is not running for re-election, that's why. If he was he would sure hear it, believe me! "

No shes not tough... wrote on Aug 10, 2008 8:44 AM:

" She is not tough. She is insulting to citizens and should not be where she is. If Cameron had to run he would find that out too! "

To The Her wrote on Aug 10, 2008 8:43 AM:

" Oh is this "she" posting? "

the her wrote on Aug 9, 2008 9:41 AM:

" Yeah, she is tough isn't she? It takes attitude to deal with some of the clowns that walk through her door. But of course she does work for the judge and not the marshal so maybe you might want to tell Judge Simmons your concerns. "

remember wrote on Aug 9, 2008 9:34 AM:

" Everyone remembers Mr. Lloyd and how he ran the office. And at that time, he did an outstanding job. Seeing what Marshal Falterman has done, it makes me proud to vote for him. Both Mr. Martin and Mr. Bourque have handled police calls in my neighborhood that I witnessed when they worked for the JPD. With the problems and issues we are facing in Jeanerette, I believe an explosive combination would be to have Mr. Martin as our Police Chief and Mr. Bourque as his second in command. But until pay is addressed it won't happen. "

Eyes on the side wrote on Aug 9, 2008 6:46 AM:

" I have to agree the only problem with the Marshal's Office is the she that works for Cameron. If she was not there Stephen would still have some of the Deputy's that were there. Also the current Chief Deputy is one Good Deputy and very Professional. Good luck Stephen we are behind YOU and PERRY 100%. P.S. please make sure she is not with you on the campaigne trail. "

Stephen Supporter also wrote on Aug 7, 2008 10:08 PM:

" Good luck Stephen! But, I have to admit, I think some of these other people may be right. "She" may lose this one for you. "

Oh wrote on Aug 7, 2008 6:02 PM:

" O and you should be worried about Stephen winning! "

AWK wrote on Aug 7, 2008 6:02 PM:

" Actually we know that she works for Cameron! He ought to take a second look at her disposition with people also. If he is reading this things like "Do you know who THIS is?" to get her way at places is appauling she needs to get her act together. She is not Queen Elizabeth and he is not Prince Charles! "

Stephen Supporter wrote on Aug 7, 2008 11:57 AM:

" Is Cameron Simmons running for election?? I don't think so!!! The "her" that all of you speak of works for Cameron, the same office space as Stephen, but for Cameron. Regardless of who wins the race "she" will still be employed by Cameron!!! I can't speak for Stephen, only for myself, but nothing in life is guaranteed, so as a supporter I am concerned about him winning re-election. As this forum proves this town is full of people who make uninformed decisions based on the words of others. The only "dirty tactics" in this election happens in this forum!!!!! "

Lysander Spooner wrote on Aug 7, 2008 10:13 AM:

" "'Tis better to remain quiet and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and eliminate all doubt." - This quote applied to all entries on this thread, including mine. "

How can we contribute ... wrote on Aug 6, 2008 4:07 PM:

" How can we contribute to Ronald's campaign. Can someone direct us? I would like to get rid of "her" too, I mean him. "

Anxiously Waiting wrote on Aug 6, 2008 8:57 AM:

" This is all so funny. It all stems from Stephen running scared. Like I said before, Jeanerette will be a much better place without him or "her" in it. Anyway, Good luck Ronald and Pacman. It looks as though you two or the only ones running an honest race. "

Who is Ronald Bourque wrote on Aug 5, 2008 6:19 PM:

" I never heard of him. Where's he been hiding? Steve's only competition? Don't think so. Someone told me he lives in the trailer park by the bridge but I've never seen him around. I see Steve and his office cars around. Steve is always doing something around town somewhere. Where is all this competition? Must be elsewhere cause I don't know of anyone else. Ronald who? Ronald where? Oh I know, the Walmart greeter at the casino....oh, forgot, he was fussed at for politicing at the front door. Wonder if that is why he no longer greets there. Boo-yaaa! "

Would you wrote on Aug 5, 2008 6:13 PM:

" Would you expect anything else but dirty tricks played here? I wouldn't. Why is anyone shocked? "

Whats so funny wrote on Aug 5, 2008 6:09 PM:

" First, I know Ronald and Steven. Comparing them side by side there is no contest. Ronald has experience in JPD. Steven has experience in the parish. Ronald quit or retired and began working for a casino. Steven never quit or retired. He's still in law enforcement. My own opinion, Steven is more professional and knowledgable when it comes to the City Marshal's position. He has changed that office to a more modern, professional, pro-active department, which also serves the area outside of Jeanerette. I don't believe anyone can do better so I'm sticking with Steven. "

stick to the point wrote on Aug 5, 2008 10:34 AM:

" The man serveed for 20 years with JPD and was also in the National Guard. Both jobs require at least a GED. Nice try Steven. Never look over your shoulder.. there is always something gaining on you. "

LOL wrote on Aug 4, 2008 6:31 PM:

" Get your facts straight, Ronald didn't have any court cost! "

Benceboobe wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:43 PM:

" I agreed with you "

Jane wrote on Aug 1, 2008 8:30 PM:

" Politic's are politic's, things happen. Any friend of Troy's knows all the tricks of the trade, now don't they? Steve is a good Marshall, and he is proud of his position. May the best man win. "

Political Hack wrote on Aug 1, 2008 5:32 PM:

" To What an Idiot: Don't tell me I am negative. Steve is the negative one, starting ugly tactics in the race. If you can't run on your own accomplishmnets, don't mess with your opponet. You only get stained dirty. "

I am not in favor... wrote on Aug 1, 2008 2:36 PM:

" I am not at all in favor of a candidate trying to stop someone from running for the office they hold. Everyone has a right to run for office. I know for a fact the person who brought the complaint is a supporter and a personal friend of the current city marashall. What does that tell you? "

Change Minded wrote on Aug 1, 2008 10:09 AM:

" I say vote all of the incumbents out, when they are in office to long they don't answer to anyone, and act as though no one else is worthy of filling their shoes. They are only seen when it's time for re-election. Two or three terms is plenty for any politician! Go get em Ronald!! "

What an idiot wrote on Aug 1, 2008 9:25 AM:

" You apparantly don't know a good man when you have one working for you. Steve Falterman is doing one heck of a job in Jeanerette. Go be negative somewhere else. "

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