California: San Bernardino city council looks to pass new recall law

The law would wisely synch up with the state law -- the city faced lawsuits in the recalls last year.

Montana: Impact of a recall -- the Mission Irrigation District

Following its recall of two commissioners, Mission Irrigation District has taken quick action to change policies, including firing the law firm that advised the old board and stopping payment on checks.

Colorado: Essay on John Morse wins JFK Profile in Courage Award

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Michigan: Benton Harbor mayoral recall decision put off till Thursday

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Maine: Westbrook considers recall after issues against school board member

Westbrook is considering a recall ordinance, though of course there is some additional issues. The recall possibilities come from threats against a school board member:

whose son was one of several members of the football team suspended, made calls to administration to discuss his discipline, and had “the appearance of special treatment” because Principal Jon Ross asked Superintendent Marc Gousse to be nearby during his appeal hearing. The suspensions of all the athletes involved in a weekend party where alcohol was served were subsequently lifted.

California: Maywood recall fight leads to battle over petition law

Maywood City Council passed an ordinance laying out the rules for recall elections, which they claim petitioners are violating. The law was passed with the votes of Mayor Oscar Magaña and Councilwoman Veronica Guardado who are both facing petitions.

Lots of drama here, as the City Clerk approved the petitions, and the Councilwoman is claiming that he is facing a conflict (due to his support of a petitioner in last year's recall race).

Michigan: Two charged with fraud in Benton Harbor recall petitioning

Two people have been charged with electoral fraud in the Benton Harbor mayor recall (to be held on May 6). The two are accused of changing dates on petitions and allowing someone to sign more than once.

California: Commerce mayor facing campaign finance charges

Commerce Mayor Tina Baca Del Rio is facing campaign finance charges once again during her recall race. Baca Del Rio was removed from the city council in November 2008, won office in March 2009, and is now facing another recall. 

Colorado: Woodmen Hills recalls pushing forward

Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District treasurer Janice Pizzi and director Bryan Mendiola are facing recalls over the firing of six employees (and the cutting of hours for others) following the resignation of the parks and recreation director. Petitioners need 300 signatures by June 8.

Montana: Mission Irrigation Commissioners removed

Mission Irrigation Commissioners Jerry Johnson and M. Paul Wadsworth were removed in an April 15 vote, Johnson lost 5479-4807, and Wadsworth 5676-4584. The votes are by parcel (each acre is worth one vote).

Colorado: House passes recall changes

The vote was party-line, 37-28. It updates recall rules to conform to the recent election law changes. 

Michigan: Jerome Township clerk latest official to face petitions

Jerome Township  Clerk Connie Methner, the only Democrat on the board, is the latest official to face recall petitions, this time over not publishing board meeting minutes. Supervisor Stuart Bloomfield, Trustee Ron Lowry and Treasurer Laura Grubaugh are all facing recalls on November 4 over a 1 percent property tax administration fee. Only one trustee is not facing a recall or petitions.

New Mexico: Petitions started against Albuquerque mayor

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry is facing recall petitions over his support for the police after the shooting death of James Boyd, a mentally ill homeless man. Berry got almost 70 percent of the vote in November.
No word on how many signatures are needed, but its definitely in the tens of thousands (33 1/3 of turnout). New Mexico is also a judicial recall/malfeasance standard state, so there would have to be a judicially accepted showing of cause for the recall to continue.

Washington: Bridgeport recall set for June 3

Bridgeport Mayor Marilynn Lynn is facing a June 3 recall, with ballots being mailed by May 16. Petitioners got 114 signatures. They needed 85. Lynn hired an employee after the city council decided against it.

Wisconsin: Special Prosecutor in John Doe Investigations voted for Walker in 2012 recall

This declaration is to ward off claims that the recall is a political hit.

Arizona: Two Sunnyside Board members facing recalls held fundraiser in Superintendent's home

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Michigan: Three Morenci City Council members facing petitions

Three Morenci City Council members, Brenda Spiess, Jeff Bell and Rebecca Berger, are facing recalls over “incompetent placement of police department leadership,” though the language has been rejected for clarity.

 The council members put a newer officer as interim head of the department over a much more experienced officer. The leader of the recall effort is a former council member who was elected in November by resigned in January.

Michigan: Petition language rejected against Warren Mayor and City Clerk

The attempt to recall Warren Mayor James Fouts and City Clerk Paul Wojno was rejected on clarity and factual grounds. Petitioner would need 9,603 valid signatures to get on the ballot if she gets new language approved.

Michigan: Benton Harbor mayor says no to debate

The recall will be held on May 6

California: Former Bell City Manager sentenced to 12 years

Denouncement from the recall of 2011