California: Second petition against Hollister Mayor fails

A recall effort against Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez has been rejected twice, with the petitioners blaming the City Clerk of obstructionist tactics, though the Clerk notes that the petitioners did not fill out the form properly (including writing the incorrect elections code number). Petitioners need 4389 signatures to get the recall on the ballot.

The recall issue cited by petitioners is vague, but Velazquez says the recall proponents are "anti-maskers" and are opposed to coronavirus pandemic restrictions.