Arshinkoff out from Summit Board of Elections

Alex Arshinkoff's days on the Summit County Board of Elections are apparently over.

Two sources tell me that the embattled Republican Party Chair was served notice today by Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner that he's out at the end of his current four-year term -- Feb. 29th. The GOP must now submit a new name to Brunner for consideration.

Brunner's letter to AA included direct accusations that AA isn't "competent" to remain on the board, a position he's held for about 30 years.

"Regrettably, I have reason to believe that, if appointed, you will not be a competent member of the Summit County Board of Elections. I therefore shall not reappoint you to that baord for the new term beginning March 1, 2008."

Brunner goes on to lay out her reasons and to call AA not competent several more times.

AA is still in a dogfight with Kevin Coughlin to hold on to his role as Summit County GOP Chairman ...

I'd expect AA to be seeking a court injunction sooner than later..

More to come .. EM