Washington: State Supreme Court allows Pacific Mayor Recall to go forward

The Washington State Supreme Court unanimously upheld the appellate court ruling allowing the recall of Pacific mayor Cy Sun to begin signature gathering. The court held that Sun's actions (see the list below) meets the malfeasance standard. Petitioners need 427 signatures.

  "...directed Pacific police department officers to operate as his personal police force in conducting a criminal investigations into the identity of those responsible for distributing negative information and allegations about him concerning his Echo [Oregon} property, which is outside their jurisdiction; [and] Jeopardizing the City's liability insurance coverage by not filling vacant department heads."