Missouri: Ferguson Mayoral recall effort falls 27 signatures short

The Ferguson Mayoral recall effort seems to have missed out by 27 signatures, with officials holding that only 1787 of those handed in were valid (petitioners need 1814, they turned in over 3200). The latest batch of signatures had a much better success rate -- 276 were tossed because of non-registered signers and 93 were because they previously signed the petition.

Of course, there is complaints about the process -- petitioners are claiming that the city clerk had five days to validate the signatures, which would have ended on Wednesday. The clerk only announced the ruling today.

South Africa: Activist calls for recall of President Jacob Zuma

Doesn't sound likely, but here it is.

Venezuela: Calls going out for Presidential recall

President Nicolas Maduro is facing calls for a recall -- which can be launched after his 3rd year of the six year term.

Massachusetts: Town Administrator censored for running in Fall River Mayor recall race

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Texas: Lake Dallas residents look at recall

Mayor Anthony Marino is facing recall threats as residents also look to oust dual-use official, City Manager/Police Chief Nick Ristagno. The list of residents looking into it include a former mayor, police chief and a former council member.

Part of the battle has to due with the removal of Councilwoman Julie Mathews, who was ousted by the council shortly after winning an overwhelming victory in May.

Washington: Pierce County Prosecutor recall papers filed

Recall papers have been filed against Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist over accusations that he hired and promoted females based on attractiveness; intimated deputy prosecutors and ordered evasions of the Public Records Act. Washington is a judicial recall/malfeasance standard state -- meaning that cause has to be shown for a recall to get on the ballot.

Colorado: Secretary of State suggest Constitutional Amendment to close recall loophole

Here -- the issue was that absentee ballots had to be set 45 days before, and recall candidates wouldn't be known until 15 days before the election.

Arizona: Oro Valley recall scheduled for November 3

The recall against Oro Valley Town Councilmembers Joe Hornat, Mary Snider and Lou Waters has been scheduled for November 3. The cost is estimated to be $30,000.

California: Atlantic article on San Bernardino with response from recalled official

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Massachusetts: Hinsdale Board Chairwoman recall set for Saturday

Here's a letter denouncing the effort

Ohio: Signature submitted against Cleveland mayor has 98% rejection rate

The recall effort against Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson seemed to set a record for failure, with more than 98% of signatures submitted being thrown out. Petitioners handed in 12887 (they claimed to have handed in 13500) and they needed 12025. Only 260 of them were validated. 9600 signatures were tossed out because the petitioners failed to sign a part of the form attesting to the number of people they witnessed signing. Another 1980 were kick out due to inaccuracies. The remaining 1034 didn't vote in the November 2013 election (a requirement under the law).

Petitioners now have 20 days to make up the difference. The signers had to have voted in the November 2013 election. Here's a look at Cleveland's law compared to some other mid-western cities.

California: Petitions threatened against Santa Cruz County Supervisor over village project

Santa Cruz Supervisor Zach Friend is facing recall threats over the his support for construction in Aptos Village.

Michigan: Greenleaf Township Clerk facing petitions

Petitions have been filed against Greenleaf Township Clerk Lori Mazure, which seems to be connected to the Supervisor Kirk Winter recall.

Michigan: Greenleaf Supervisor ousted

This one was from May 8 -- Kirk Winter was ousted by Rodney Mazure, 111-82-38 (Randall Schuette). The issue was moving forward with purchasing a township hall without board approval.

Ohio: Petitioners submit signatures for Cleveland Mayor

Petitioners have submitted more than 13.500 signatures for the recall of  Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. They need 12,025 (which seems like it may not be enough to get by the verification process). According to the City Council, the signatures must be from voters who voted in the November 2013 municipal election. The primary issue is the use of force by the police department in the wake of the Tamir Reed shooting.

Canada: Editorial against Burnaby recall

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UK: Recall in UK against MP might be delayed until rules in place to use the device

It will be months before the UK recall is operational, which may result in a delay in considering whether Alistair Carmichael, the first MP threatened with it over his leaking of a memo, can face a recall.

Nebraska: Signatures verified against Creighton Board of Ed President

Signatures were verified against Creighton Board of Education President Dan Morrill, with petitioners handing in 180 valids. They needed 165.

Canada: Independent MP proposes recall law on national level

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Missouri: Article about mayor power mentions 2001 Berkeley Council recall

I had not heard of this recall, of City Councilmember Louvenia Mathison in 2001. Could be another point to discuss in the Ferguson mayoral recall.