Ohio: Attempt to recall Macedonia Mayor Don Kuchta rejected; judge rules that recall is the proper procedure

The issue was failing to report gifts, such as a fishing trip and an asphalt driveway on his property, hiding a garnishment order, receiving snow plowing and garbage pick-up funded by the city. We'll see if they push for a recall

California: Canyon Lake Property Owners call for recall

The former treasurer of the Canyon Lake Property Owners Board of Directors has handed in signatures from 286 members calling for the recall of PResident David Eilers, Treasurer Bruce Yarbough and Secretary Doug Gordon. There's a whole list of reasons, though of note is the disenfranchisement of 1000 property owners.

Michigan: New language submitted in Bertrand Township recall attempt

New petitions were submitted in the recall of two Bertrand Township members Supervisor Steve Hicks and Treasurer David Kuhn. This is the third attempt -- previous ones were rejected on clarity grounds. The issue seems to be a vote to reappoint Rhonda Hicks to the planning commission and the fact that they accept annual salaries.

Arizona: Camp Verde Town Attorney trying to cancel November 3rd Vice Mayor recall

The Camp Verde Town Attorney has petitioned to cancel the November 3 recall against Vice Mayor Bruce George. The issue seems to be whether the petitioners checked the box indicating whether they are paid to collect the signatures or were volunteers. We've seen this issue before, so no surprise.

Colorado: Over 37,000 signatures each handed in on Jeffco School Board recall

Tons of coverage out there on the recall of the conservative members of the Colorado Jeffco School Board district, Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk, that have pushed to rewrite a US history course. The three were also accused of being dismissive of students and parents and overpaying the newly hired superintendent. The board members claim that the recall is over teacher salaries

Petitioners needed about 15,000 valids, they turned in about 36,000 to 37,000 for each member in 17 days. That is a lot over, and while Colorado has a history of tossing out signatures, that looks to be a safe amount.

I should have more on school board recalls soon.

Non-Recall Op-ed on the Throwback Candidacy of Donald Trump

Here my piece on how Donald Trump is the throwback candidate of the 2016 race -- and why this could prove challenging for him.

Arizona: Weird recall campaign from teacher in Tucson

Tucson Unified School District members Adelita Grijalva, Cam Juarez and Kristel Foster are facing petitions, led by a man who worked for the district for 20 years and  was recently fired. He claims he was fired because (again, he claims) his wife was having affairs with parents and threatening calls were made to the district office. The district blamed him for the calls. 

Petitioner would need 15,000 signatures each by November 19.

Idaho: Signatures verified in Caldwell School Board recall

This is the one against Amy Rojas. The other School Board member needs many times the amount because of a quirk in the recall law.

Michigan: Three challengers jump in race for DUI-convicted Cottrellville Township Supervisor

Three challengers, including sitting trustee Matt Kovalcik and former deputy clerk Mary Agnes, have entered the recall race against Cottrellville Township Supervisor Kelly Fiscelli, which was launched over her Super-DUI guilty plea.

Calfornia: Petitions out against State Senator over vaccine bill

California State Senator Richard Pan, a pediatrician who authored the bill removing personal belief exemptions from the reasons to not vaccinate school children is facing a petitions. Petitioners would need 35,926 signatures by December 31.

New Jersey: Cape May recall efffort down to the last days

The recall attempt against Mayor Ed Mahaney has three weeks to turn in the 481 signatures -- it sounds like they are not that close. They are reporting that they will not have 500. The issue was the demotion of the police chief after an investigation into compensatory time.

Florida: Brandenton Beach Mayor who won recall has ethics complaint filed against him by supporter of ousted mayor

Here

Washington: Spokane Mayor threatened with recall

Spokane Mayor David Condon is facing a recall petition over one man's claim that a city employee pushed him and an officer threatened him, as well as the against the city's use of Red Light Camera districts. Since the petition needs to pass judicial muster (Washington is a malefeasance standard state), this one seems like quite the longshot. Condon is facing a reelection race in November, so it's not clear what can even happen with this.

Arizona: Glendale Councilman has $1,200 in the bank for his November 3 recall; Dark Money Contributions sent to his opponents

Gary Sherwood does not seem flush with cash, though the Protect Glendale Taxpayers spent $10,000 on book keeping and gave $7,500 to the committee seeking Sherwood's recall. The Arizona Free Enterprise Club gave $21,000 to his recall, though it looks like they are in trouble for some tardy reporting and possible dark money donations.

Myanmar: Parliamentary Speaker target of online recall campaign

Myanmar Parliament Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann (the former Number 3 man in the military junta) is facing a social media campaign for his recall. It supposedly claims that it has 1740 signatures

Tennessee: Nashville School appointment fight leads to calls for school board recalls

The fight over the Nashville Director of Schools has led to a push for a recall against at least some board members over the perceived failure to take input from the community (though the board has not hired anyone yet). Here's an earlier story where members were calling for fellow member Susan Curlee's resignation.

Nevada: Recall of North Las Vegas Judge stayed by Supreme Court; Oral arguments to be held in October

The recall of North Las Vegas Municipal Judge Catherine Ramsey has been stayed, with the Supreme Court waiting till October 5 to hear oral arguments in the case. To me, her argument that the state law doesn't allow recall of judges seem extremely weak (which was rejected by a district judge), but I don't sit on the court, so what do I know.

Eventually, I'll have a big post on recall of judges, but in the meantime you can look at my op-ed in the Las Vegas Review Journal on the subject -- this could be the first recall of a judge anywhere in the country in over 30 years.

Passmaquoddy Tribe's vicious politics -- including recalls

Mary Creighton, who was on the governing council and lost in the race to be Chief, was kicked out among other things... The case against her claiming signature fraud has now been dropped.

California: Petitioners need to revise petitions in Yuba County recall

Here, last item.

Colorado: Jeffco School Board recall signatures to be handed in tomorrow after 17 days

Petitioners appear to have well over 15,000 signatures needed. They are claiming over 30,000.