Huckleberries Online has learned that Judge Benjamin Simpson has dismissed the city and all other incumbents but Councilman Mike Kennedy from Jim Brannon's lawsuit -- and raised the bond for the plaintiff from $500 to $40,000. Brannon attorney Starr Kelso, according to my source, protested that the increased bond was too high and would serve as a chilling effect for citizens who want to challenge election results. But Simpson responded that such lawsuits as Brannon could serve as chilling effect to individuals who are considering a run for office but don't want to face the personal expense of paying for a court challenge. Brannon now has 7 days to post the $40,000 bond for the lawsuit to continue to trial on April 13. Simpson is now hearing the second motion in the Brannon case, a request by the plaintiffs for elections officials to produce 48 different kinds of documents.

Question: Anyone know where Brannon can come up with that kind of money in a week?