California: Downey Councilwoman recall scheduled for January 31

The recall of Downey Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Catherine Alvarez is set for January 31, 2023. 

 Petitioners handed in 4700 signatures and 3881 were found valid. They needed 3471. The recall is reputed to be over Alvarez's failure to disclose her criminal history, where she was arrested for welfare fraud and shoplifting.

This is the second signatures submission against Alvarez  The first petitions came 35 signatures short of qualifying (Petitioners handed in 4,016 signatures and need 3454 valids).