California: Long Beach Councilwoman facing recall looked at for improper use of public resources

The recall against Councilwoman Jeannie Pearce seems to have gotten enough signatures on the ballot. Petitioners handed in 9462 signatures, they needed 6363 (no word yet on how many were valid. The recall was over an incident with a former chief of staff who she was having an affair with has. Pearce's is also facing claims that an email sent by one of her communications officials may be an improper use of public resources.