Oregon: Metolius Mayor recall on the ballot for October 8

Metolius Mayor John Chavez is facing a recall vote over allegations that he concealed his criminal record, including an assault case from fighting with his brother and a DUII in March. Petitioners handed in 45 signatures, they needed 43. The recall is an all-mail ballot, with ballots due by October 8.

The leader of the recall is former City Councilor Tryna Muilenburg, who lost the 2018 race to Chavez by one vote.