Michigan: More on Snyder recall

Here, asking about the chances of a Snyder recall (slim and none, and slim just left) and more interesting, an interview with Michigan Director of Elections, Christopher Thomas. Thomas notes that there is a very big hole in a recall of a Lieutenant Governor. The legislature suggested that the LG would be appointed by the Senate, though a previous Attorney General ruled that this law was unconstitutional. Total catastrophe there, though a recall is so unlikely.

Arkansas: Fayetteville Councilman called to resign over challenging barista over her gender

Councilman John La Tour is facing some issues after getting into it with a waitress.

Arizona: Central Arizona College Board recall dropped, but now looking at no confidence vote on new member

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North Carolina: Asheville Councilman facing recall threats over DUI

Councilman Cecil Bothwell is facing calls for a recall or resignation after going over .10 on his BAC test. Petitioners need 15% of registered voters.

Arizona: Primary Day debacle leads to calls for recall of Maricopa County Recorder

After ultra-long lines plagued Maricopa County on primary day, there is calls for the recall of Recorder Helen Purcell.

Tennessee: Crossville Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilman facing petitions

Crossville Mayor Pro-Tem Pamala Harris and Councilman Danny Wyatt are facing petitions over their move to remove the City Manager (which failed 3-1) and their failure to support the Horizon Initiative (a cooperative agreement between numerous jurisdictions) over cost concerns.

Petitioners seem to be active in the local Tea Party. Apparently, the petition will require 33% of registered voters 2,135 signatures. It will be due by May 6 to get on the August 4 ballot and June 24 to get on the Election Day ballot. This is an appointed replacement race, and for removal, they need a 6% supermajority to succeed.

Idaho: Judge rejects attempt to stop West Ada School District recall

Two of the three trustees tried to get their May 17 recall tossed out, but the attempt was rejected by a judge. The recall requires signatures equal to 50% of the vote in the trustee's last election. The two trustees argued that the minimum number should be based on last November's supplemental levy vote. This position was rejected.

Canada: MLA facing petitions over school closure

MLA Linda Larson is facing recall threats over failing to show up for a meeting on a school closure.

Texas: Smith County Judge not able to be recalled, but legal petition may be used

Smith County Judge Joel Baker, which is actually the county's top position, is facing a push for removal over sending a thousand sexually explicit messages while on state and county trips. While the mayor can face a recall, the Judge cannot. He has to be removed by a court case.

South Dakota: Two bills from the aftermath of Hartford recall disaster vetoed

Two bills that were designed to prevent a repeat of Hartford Mayor Bill Campbell recall debacle, one of which would have prevented a councilman voting twice and the other removing the ability to judge signatures from the city council were vetoed by the governor.

Nebraska: Madison mayor facing recall over appointments

Madison Mayor Alvin Brandl is facing recall threats over his appointment of officials, and not conducting city business openly. Petitioners need signatures from 170 registered voters.

Wisconsin: Gearhart mayor bows out of reelection run

Mayor Dianne Widdop, who survived a recall with 64% in her favor, is not seeking reelection, Widdop served only one term, though she was first elected to the city council in 1995.

Alabama: Governor sext scandal leads to call for recall law

The recent sext/sex scandal regarding Governor Robert Bentley is leading to calls for Alabama to adopt the recall -- not the first time we've seen the state ask for such a law.

Texas: Crystal City Mayor running for reelection despite recall resignation

Mayor Ricardo Lopez, who was recently arrested with other Crystal City officials, stepped down in the face of a recall. He's now looking to run for the position again (and then run for Lieutenant Governor).

Michigan: Petitioners still undecided on recall petition language

The petition date against Rick Snyder is starting on Sunday, but petitioners are uncertain which petition language they are going out with. To get on the ballot in November, they would need to hand in the petitions on April 29.

Missouri: Columbia Councilwoman who resigned her seat now looking to run for County Commission

Ginny Chadwick, who resigned her Columbia City Council seat in the face of a recall, is now running for the Boone County Commission. Chadwick was pushed out over her flipped vote on the decriminalization of marijuana.

Maine: Tremont puts a judicial recall law on the intiative ballot, despite voter desire for a political recall here

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Colorado: Castle Rock Mayor, councilmembers facing petitions

Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue and Council members Renee Valentine and Mark Heath are facing petitions from opponents of community growth. Annexation provisions seem to be a basic problem.

Canada: University of Manitoba Student Union President facing petitions

UMSU President Jeremiah Kopp is facing a recall threat led by the vice-president of the Arts Student Body Council. Petitioners have more than 1000 signatures, nut need at least 2100., though Kopp's term end at the end of April. The issue seems to be spending.

Non-Recall Op-ed on the 1924 convention

Unfortunately, I didn't get to use the H.L. Mencken quote, but maybe next time.