ALL NEWS

Draper City Council Candidate misses key deadline by 1 minute

Aug 14, 2019, 12:00 PM | Updated: Aug 15, 2019, 1:42 pm

Courtesy: Hubert Huh

DRAPER, Utah — Hubert Huh won’t be on the ballots for the Draper City Council. He was disqualified for being one minute late to file a key campaign finance disclosure forms.

Huh says despite the city initially sending out wrong information, he should’ve known better.

Huh told KSL Newsradio’s Dave and Dujanovic that one of the reasons that he was there late was because the city initially sent the wrong information out about the deadline to file the disclosures.

The city later corrected the date and time for the disclosure deadline.

Huh says he was reminded of the corrected time by a friend last week so he rushed to Draper City Hall.

“I rushed to the city, I drove as fast as possible. I got there at five, but as soon as I saw the city recorder, she said, it was 5:01,” Huh said.

When he was told that he would not qualify, he said he was devastated.

“There was no clock on the wall or anywhere else…I couldn’t move myself at all. I was shocked. I was in motionless, and I almost collapsed.” Huh said.

Draper Mayor Troy Walker says he feels bad for Huh, but the city recorder does not have the latitude to make exceptions for late filings.

“He was late,” Walker says, “We don’t have any latitude with respect to the timeline. The state legislature set and wrote the law and that’s what it is.

“Our city recorder [is] our election official. She doesn’t have the latitude to make exceptions to the law. She has no authority or power to.”

Walker says another complicating factor is that in addition to being late, Huh didn’t have any of the forms that he needed to file.

“There was plenty of opportunities [to file the disclosures],” Walker says.

“We had one candidate email [their forms] on August 2, we had a couple that emailed it on August 4 and several candidates turn them in the day before.”

Huh says he isn’t sure what his next step will be. Huh says that some of his advisors are recommending that they sue the city but he doesn’t like the idea.

“I really hate to sue my own city,” he added.

Huh says he will make that city after consulting with supporters and advisors.

 

 

 

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Today’s Top Stories

All News

The OLRGC released an analysis of the expected topics to be discussed during a special session of t...

Simone Seikaly

Extending state flooding emergency, firearm restrictions, among topics for Utah special session

The OLRGC released an analysis of the expected topics to be discussed during a special session of the legislature.

11 months ago

A video recorded by Facebook user Larry Jacquez shows the police response following the shooting in...

Jamiel Lynch, CNN     

At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police say

Multiple people were shot and at least three killed in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police said in a Facebook post.

11 months ago

A new release from Intermountain Healthcare shows that younger adults are becoming more susceptible...

Waverly Golden

Younger adults are becoming more susceptible to strokes

A new release from Intermountain Healthcare shows that younger adults are becoming more susceptible to stroke.

11 months ago

If you plan to camp over Memorial Day Weekend, you may want to begin the planning process now....

Allessandra Harris

Camping over Memorial Day Weekend? Plan ahead

If you plan to camp over Memorial Day Weekend, you may want to begin the planning process now.

11 months ago

slcpd on the scene of the deaths...

Josh Ellis

Police: Teen killed by father in murder-suicide in SLC office building

Police responded to the office complex near 3000 S. Highland Drive on Saturday after emergency responders received a call from a community member who reported finding a body.

11 months ago

Melissa Coleman crouches next to her husband, , Brad Coleman, of North Ogden, who sits in a wheelch...

Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com

Young stroke victim survives with quick, lifesaving treatment in northern Utah

After a 36-year-old man had a stroke, he and his wife say to be aware of the signs of stroke and that young people are also at risk.

11 months ago

Sponsored Articles

close up of rose marvel saliva blooms in purple...

Shannon Cavalero

Drought Tolerant Perennials for Utah

The best drought tolerant plants for Utah can handle high elevations, alkaline soils, excessive exposure to wind, and use of secondary water.

Group of cheerful team members high fiving each other...

Visit Bear Lake

How To Plan a Business Retreat in Bear Lake This Spring

Are you wondering how to plan a business retreat this spring? Read our sample itinerary to plan a team getaway to Bear Lake.

Cheerful young woman writing an assignment while sitting at desk between two classmates during clas...

BYU EMBA at the Marriott School of Business

Hear it Firsthand: 6 Students Share Their Executive MBA Experience at BYU’s Marriott School of Business

The Executive MBA program at BYU offers great opportunities. Hear experiences straight from students enrolled in the program.

Skier being towed by a rider on a horse. Skijoring....

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking for a New Winter Activity? Try Skijoring in Bear Lake

Skijoring is when someone on skis is pulled by a horse, dog, animal, or motor vehicle. The driver leads the skiers through an obstacle course over jumps, hoops, and gates.

Banner with Cervical Cancer Awareness Realistic Ribbon...

Intermountain Health

Five Common Causes of Cervical Cancer – and What You Can Do to Lower Your Risk

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer experts at Intermountain Health are working to educate women about cervical cancer.

Kid holding a cisco fish at winterfest...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Get Ready for Fun at the 2023 Bear Lake Monster Winterfest

The Bear Lake Monster Winterfest is an annual weekend event jam-packed full of fun activities the whole family can enjoy.

Draper City Council Candidate misses key deadline by 1 minute