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Supervisor Satcher is referring, in the logic to deny an election, to statute 99.012(3)(f) that was subsequent to the constitutional opinion referred to by the League. A statute cannot negate a constitutional provision, therefore, the constitutional opinion that an election is required to be held remains in force, despite legislative efforts to take selection of who represents them out of the hands of voters.

The ACLU attorney that the League of Women Voters consulted to obtain the legal reason that this office should be in the election has indicated that they are not in a position to take on this case. The League has been advised that Reverend Golden, one of those wishing to run in this school board election, has obtained council to pursue this case to let the voters decide, per the constitution and per democracy, not be appointed.