Texas: New attempt to recall Dickinson Mayor rejected by auditor

Dickinson's auditor rejected a second attempt to get a recall of Dickinson Mayor Sean Skipworth over claims that it didn't meet the specification requirement (a malfeasance standard/judicial recall law) for a recall to be allowed.

The city attorney previously claimed that the recall was invalid after petitioners handed in about 1150 signatures and needed 689 valids (they had 30 days). The City Attorney said that the petitions did not confirm the number of signatures on each page; questions of who was facing a recall; and a lack of specifications on the recall claims.

The recall is over claims that he "failed to meet fiduciary responsibilities." There are a host of other complaints, including over his support for the hiring a city manager who has faced assault charges.

Skipworth also protested that the non-city residents are gathering signatures, which violates local laws, though that law itself may violate US law (maybe?).