Columbus Police and Why canceling a national election is basically impossible and ME!

DJ told me I had to start my blog again to get all that shit out of my brain and I'm also a little more alert to my dyslexia and spelling. I'm a numbers guy with a head full of words.  

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SO to start the blog off with a smile - this is what I wake up to every morning for about 9 years.  A 26 pound dog on my chest waking me with a smile and dog breath.  

 

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FUN FACT - In 2026 Wisconsin has gotten 283 sever Thunderstorms and Tornado warnings then the last 14 years COMBINED!!  

NOT - sorry about formatting - still relearning this ancient software. 

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What is wrong with the National media - Trump has lost a war faster then ANY President in history and they ignore it.

The question has been brought up  SO! who can cancel or postpone a national election? here ya go 

Congress sets the date for federal elections

Changing that date requires: A bill passed by the House - simple majority A bill passed by the Senate - simple majority The President’s signature NOTE - I firmly believe there are enough adults on Congress to foil any MAGA attempt.

Even then, Congress cannot delay elections indefinitely because the Constitution fixes the end of terms. Presidential term ends January 20 and Congressional terms end January 3

The President -Has zero legal authority to cancel, postpone, or suspend a federal election and emergency powers do not include altering election dates

The Supreme Court, can rule on disputes, but cannot cancel or postpone elections.

State Governors or Legislatures can delay state or local elections in emergencies. HOWEVER they cannot cancel or indefinitely postpone the selection of presidential electors.

Martial law does not give power to stop a presidential election. Even during the Civil War and WWII, elections happened on schedule

Canceling a national election is basically impossible because the Constitution locks in the end of presidential and congressional terms. If no election were held, the President’s term still ends on January 20.

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5 minute interlude (optional) 

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Columbus Police Department

I won't get into my dealings between the former Chief of Police and I when I was an alderman.  OK - just a wee bit. While in his office he was reading my blog (which is fine) on City time (not fine) and he posted shit about me as a alderperson to all that would listen including the Fire and Police Commission. And yea - he was forced to give a public apology to me.

WHY? because when a department literally pulls over 200+ vehicles in 3+ hours  (some multiple times) right in the middle of downtown for no real reason it REALLY REALLY gives Columbus a bad bad look. And I said ENOUGH!!!  and voiced my opinion.    

 I am fine now with the newest iteration of the Columbus Police and they have helped me a few times getting $$ back from Bitcoin being stolen from Coinbase.  The last chief and I had issues.  My laptop (and 10 other citizens) were LITERALLY stolen by a Columbus computer company and the police department refused to do ANYTHING - "out of our jurisdiction" was the explanation.  The company moved to a different town a year later with our computers and he ended up in jail in another town..     

BUT - they are fine in my book now! Chief Dennis Weiner seems to be a good one. HOWEVER since Columbus seems to be the center of white collar crime in the tri county area - this iswhat happened a few doors down from my house.  

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MISAPPROPRATION INVESTIGATION LEADS TO SEARCH WARRANT, ARREST

NOTE - the real name will be "XXXXXXX" just because I won't be the one spreading hate. 

In December 2025 the Columbus Police Department was contacted by members of the Columbus Baseball Organization (CBO). CBO board members reported financial irregularities and a possible misappropriation of funds by the former Treasurer, whose term had recently ended. He had been the treasurer from 2021-2025.

An initial review confirmed misappropriated monies and a formal comprehensive investigation began. During the last 5 months the department wrote numerous subpoenas for financial records, business records, purchases, etc. A substantial amount of paper and digital records were reviewed during the course of this investigation.

On Wednesday May 13, 2026 the Columbus Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Vista Circle in the City of Columbus.  XXXXXXX 50, of Columbus was arrested. Over 60 items from the residence were seized as part of the search warrant.

This afternoon, XXXXXX was charged with in Columbia County Circuit Court with Theft in a Business Setting, $10,000-$100,000 and Theft-Movable Property, $2500-$5000. Both are felonies.

The investigation revealed CBO monies being misappropriated multiple ways. They include, but are not limited to, a significant amount of Amazon purchases for personal use. A number of CBO checks were written to an LLC (limited liability corporation) that is registered to XXXXXX. They were deposited in the LLC’s account, then transferred to a personal bank account(s) belonging to XXXXXX. Additionally, CBO monies were identified going to 2 other, non-CBO baseball teams that he had an affiliation with.

The total amount at this time is approximately $49,000. The investigation continues.

Chief Dennis Weiner

Columbus Police Department

THANK YOU COLUMBUS PD!!  
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A little short blog this week as we were up in northern door County last week.  NEXT WEEK - how Columbus has REALLY changed for the better in the last 20 years and other mindless drivel.

Example - remember when I ran for alderman? 10 years ago - and you wonder why the Police Department got WHATEVER they ask for every year.   

Sitting - not running
Bomcamp Dist 2 -  Auxiliary Police Officer 

Running District 1
Davidson  - Auxiliary Police Officer
Rick Royem - NOT Auxiliary Police Officer

Running District 2
Larry Herzog  Auxiliary Police Officer
Rod Melotte NOT Auxiliary Police Officer

Cheers 

Fun blog coming nest week for landscapers