Washington, DC: Councilmember recall heating up

The recall effort against Washington, DC City Councilmember Charles Allen is ramping up, with petitioners claiming 500 volunteers and Allen appointing a campaign manager.

The recall effort has raised $54,000. The recall effort over his push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year. 

Petitioners need about 6000 signatures (though I've seen 7500 cited) to get on the ballot. Petitions have not yet been handed out.