Florida: Petition to recall Senator Marco Rubio out there

The petitioners are pushing forward with a recall try against US Senator Marco Rubio for his stance on immigration issues (petitioners are on the right, opposed to the immigration reform provisions). The article notes that the petition is certain to fail, though he doesn't note that even if, somehow they got enough signatures, it would probably be rejected due to the (probable_ lack of a recall option against US Senators and the fact that Florida has a malfeasance standard (which the Rubio claim would almost certainly not meet).

Poland: More on the Warsaw Mayoral Recall

The rules require 60% of those who voted in the last election to vote in order for the recall to count. Could result in a battle like the one in Romania, where the president survived by having his supporters boycott the ballot.

North Carolina: Crazy details on the Ronda Mayoral recall

Lots of detail about the recall battle in Ronda, as Mayor Victor Varela is suing the petitioner Kevin Reece, claiming (among other things) that the Reece is part of an international cockfighting ring. Reece is alleged to have opposed animal control and nuisance ordinances due to his role in the ring.

There's plenty more in here, including allegations that the wife of the mayor was videotaped smoking marijuana by a teenager hired by Reece. The town is also reported to have about 420 people, to make that marijuana connection clear. Reece's late wife ran and lost against the Democrat Varela in his initial victory. Varela won reelection in 2011 with more than 69 percent of the vote.

Virginia: Signatures handed in for Isle of Wright supervisor recall

The recall attempt against Vice-Chairman of Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors Byron "Buzz" Bailey put in 300 signatures. They need 238. 

Colorado: Pro Morse group claims signature forgery in recall

They are only claiming 50 forged signatures, so that would not be enough to make a difference.

Wisconsin: Racine man fined $2,500 for forging signatures in Wanggaard recall

He plead guilty to two counts of Election fraud.

Louisiana: West Feliciana Parish Police Juror calls for recall of entire board over charter repeal vote

The terms are unfamiliar here, but the idea is clear. The West Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted to repeal the town charter 4-3. One of the members of the Police Jury called for a recall of all of the members of the board for overturning the charter.

North Carolina: Morganton mayor facing recall of utilities

Morganton Mayor Mel Cohen (who has been in office for 28 years) is facing a recall threat due to the increase in the deposit on utilities. Petitioner needs 25% of turnout. Can't remember any North Carolina city holding a recall.

The Week op-ed on Prop 8 decision and impact on Direct Democracy

Here. I'll probably write some more about this later. Suffice it to say, the impact on the initiative is very large, and there may well be spill over to the use of the recall.

Georgia: Fort Oglethorpe recall effort morphing into lawsuit

This recall was focused on the firing of the police chief and public works director. Now it looks like the petitioners are trying to use a lawsuit to push the officials out.

Arizona: Pecos North Homeowners Association pushes recall of three board members

Pecos North Homeowners Association is trying to recall three board members,Sharron Peek, June Peele and Joann Pompa. Good discussion of the Arizona law:

The law allows a recall process to begin when the board is presented with a petition signed by 25 percent of the eligible voters in the community, or 100 voters, whichever is less. The law applies to communities with 1,000 members or less. Pecos North has 168 members and, therefore, needed 42 signatures to trigger a recall. The management company now has 30 days, or until July 19 to hold an election.
In 2005, just four days after the law first passed, community members in Pecos North filed signatures to recall three board members. At the time members said there were problems with the property management company, City Property Management Co., and the board members refused to search for a new company. Three members of the board were recalled and the new board got rid of City Property Management.

Canada: Ontario Green Party calls for recall law

The Ontario Green Party voted to call for the adoption of a recall law -- modeled after the one in British Columbia. Note that British Columbia adopted the recall law in 1995, and have launched 22 recall attempts. None have resulted in a recall, though representative Paul Reitsma resigned in 1998 when it looked like the recall would get to the ballot.

Colorado: Hearing held on Morse recall protest

The basic complaint is that the language of the recall petition does not specifically state that the recall is a replacement election. (I'm unclear of what the petition actually says -- I see a stated petition online, but I'm not sure if it is the one that is up for debate). A Colorado Appellate Court decision seem to take a strict compliance view on the subject. As with many legislative recalls, we shouldn't be surprised if this goes up to the State Supreme Court for a final decision

Nebraska: Petitions taken out against three Central City School Board

Three Central City School Board members, including President Dale Palser, are facing recall petitions over the firing of the head football coach. The coach's father is on the recall committee. Petitioner will need 449 signatures to get on the ballot.

Colorado: State Supreme Court takes Center recall case

The battle over the still unresolved Center recall continues, as the Colorado Supreme Court has accepted the case, and will let the current board stay in place until it rules. We could have two big Colorado judicial decisions soon. There's also some unresolved insurance issues at play.

New York: Staten Island Advance editorial opposing recall

Here

California: Moreno Valley City Council members served with recall notices

Here

California: Three San Ysidro school board members facing petitions

Three San Ysidro School District trustees, Board President Jason M-B Wells and board members Jean Romero and Jose Barajas, are now facing petitions after accepting Superintendent Manuel Paul’s resignation instead of firing him. Paul was recently indicted on corruption charges. The difference between firing and resigning was a severance package that might have been worth more than $230,000.

One of the losing candidates in the recent board race is leading the recall efforts. Petitioners need 2,515 signatures by October 22.

California: Petitions ongoing in Yucca Valley recall

Yucca Valley Councilman George Huntington and Mayor Pro Tem Robert Lombardo are facing recall petitions for a slew of reasons, including benefit increases to the town manager, cuts to programs, spending on parks and support of a tax measure. Aparently, all the votes were unanimous. Petitioners have 200 signatures, they need 2,356.

Washington: Pacific Mayor Cy Sun kicked out in recall vote

Pacific Mayor Cy Sun, who came under heavy criticism for multiple actions during his tenure, has been ousted from office, 836-405 (67.4-32.6).