LogFAQs > #975160511

Before establishing quorum, ADP Chair Kelley and Joe Reed, chair of the Minority (Black) Caucus, attempted to stop attendees from recording the meeting. Kelley repeatedly asked that people unplug their devices, and Reed threatened to throw recording devices outside.

The chairman is presiding, Reed said. The chairman has ruled that there will be no taping and no film. If you got a tape or a film in this room, unplug it out of these walls.

Members said the state party bylaws require meetings to be open to the public.

James Ward, the vice chair of the Hispanic caucus that was abolished in May and elected member of the SDEC, objected to the request, saying that allowing recording would help restore trust in the state party.

There is a lack of trust in your leadership, and Id like to record, he said.

Amen. They knew they were in the wrong, that's why they were being so bitchy and wanting to destroy all evidence.

In the interview after the party meeting, Kelley said theyre not recording our meeting for any good.

They aren't obligated to put a positive slant on people being douchebags.