California: Signatures gathered in Paradise Irrigation District recall effort

Proponents claim to have over 3700 signatures in the attempt to recall Paradise Irrigation District Directors Larry Duncan and Sep Carola, though they missed the June 17 date needed to get the recall on the November ballots. Petitioners need 3203 signatures and were waiting to get more before handing it in.

The district is estimating the difference in cost between an election held on Election Day and a Special Election as up to 10 times the price ($3,000 to $6,000 cost for an election day one per candidate; $30,000-$50,000 for a special election, though that would include both candidates).

The issue is public input to a water rate increase.