➛ By RobertSabbatini
The State of Mayflower Senate has taken historic action by voting to expel Senator JaroCycle following felony charges of evasion and reckless driving. Senate Resolution 020 (S.R. 020), introduced by Senator Robert B. Vietsi, passed the Senate by a decisive vote of 2-0-4, marking the first expulsion in the 2nd Congress.
The Incident
On November 20, Senator JaroCycle was involved in a dangerous high-speed pursuit with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. The Senator reportedly fled from an on-duty deputy in a marked patrol vehicle with flashing emergency lights and sirens. Witnesses described the Senator’s driving as “excessively reckless” with speeds that endangered public safety.
The pursuit concluded with Senator JaroCycle’s, he was not arrested at the scene as he left to avoid arrest (LTAA). Consequently, an arrest warrant was issued following an AOPC filed by the Bureau. At 4:24 p.m. charges of Felony Evasion and Felony Reckless Driving was given to the Senator. The arresting officer, Maxthatzombie, confirmed the severity of the incident, which shocked both lawmakers and the public.
Ethics Committee Review
Following the arrest, the Senate Committee on Ethics conducted an expedited review of S.R. 020. The resolution cited Rule 900.3 of the Mayflower State Senate Standing Rules, which permits expulsion for “any other high-crime.” After deliberation, the committee unanimously approved the resolution, forwarding it to the Senate floor with a strong recommendation for passage.
The Vote
On December 16, the Senate convened to vote on S.R. 020. In a rare and consequential decision, the resolution passed with a vote of 2-0-4. The vote breakdown reflects two in favour, none opposed, and four abstentions. The abstentions have drawn attention, with some senators citing procedural concerns, though the final outcome was unmistakable, Senator JaroCycle has been removed from office.
In a statement following the vote, Senator Vietsi, who sponsored the resolution, remarked, “As many of you are aware, a resolution was passed during the last Senate session, which I proposed and authored, resulting in the expulsion of Senator JaroCycle from the second legislature of the Mayflower State Senate.
I want to clarify that this action wasn’t taken out of personal animosity or due to any disagreements. Instead, it was based on the principle that our government officials and representatives should be held to a higher standard of accountability and integrity than the general public.
This decision wasn’t made in the random – it was a suggestion brought to me by others as well. It’s not an arbitrary move on my part to remove someone from the Senate. Following his expulsion, Senator JaroCycle accused me of “doxxing” him. I want to make it extremely clear that I have never engaged in such behaviour toward him or anyone else. Such accusations are not only false but deeply inappropriate and unwarranted.”
Public and Political Reaction
The decision to expel Senator JaroCycle has sparked intense public and political reactions. Advocacy groups have lauded the Senate’s swift and decisive action, while critics argue that the process highlights the need for more robust checks and balances in legislative accountability.
Discord erupted with responses to the news. Many voters expressed relief at the Senate’s decision, viewing it as a necessary step to preserve the integrity of the legislative body.
A Historic Precedent
The expulsion of Senator JaroCycle marks the first such action in the history of the 2nd Congress under Rule 900.3. Political analysts suggest that this decision sets a critical precedent for handling misconduct within the Mayflower Senate and could shape future discussions on ethics and accountability in the state’s governance.
As the 2nd Congress continues its work, the expulsion underscores the Senate’s resolve to maintain high standards of conduct among its members, even amid controversy and public scrutiny.