North Miami candidate reinstated as others fight to get back on ballot days before election

A judge reinstated North Miami District 3 City Council candidate Jobans Jules to the ballot Friday, reversing a decision that had disqualified him just one day earlier, as several other candidates continue fighting to remain in their races ahead of Tuesday's election."The court vacates the October 29 non-final order," the judge said during Friday afternoon's hearing.But Jules is not the only candidate whose eligibility has been challenged.North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme is listed as disqualified from seeking reelection on the city's website. Desulme said his disqualification stemmed from paying his qualifying fees with a cashier's check funded by his campaign account rather than a campaign account check bearing his treasurer's signature.The mayor disputed earlier reports that he had attempted to pay the fees using his personal bank account.Desulme's disqualification followed a civil lawsuit filed by his opponent, George Morgan, challenging the payment of his qualifying fees.The mayor's