Saturday, July 30, 2016

California: A look back at the SF Mayor Dianne Feinstein recall from 1983

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Non-Recall Op-ed on fixing the nomination process

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Friday, July 29, 2016

Texas: Signatures handed in against Rio Bravo Mayor

260 signatures were handed in against Mayor Francisco Pena over ignoring the home rule charter, residency questions, and misconduct.

California: Calaveras County Supervisor recall forced on ballot

The County Clerk Recorder ordered the recall of Supervisor Steve Kearney on the November 8 ballot after the board of supervisors refused to certify the election. Good thing this was California, as other states might have led to months or years of litigation fights.

California: Calveras County Op-ed in favor of recalls

This is a rarity -- but an op-ed defending recalls.

Washington: Spokane Mayor facing recall over withheld information

Mayor David Condon is facing petitions after a report came down claiming that Condon withheld information in an investigation over the Police Chief's resignation. Petitioners would need 12,925 signatures and the approval of the State Supreme Court to get on the ballot (though they also can get on if the City Council votes after an ethics commission provides them a valid complaint. That also goes to the Supreme Court.

Sunday, July 24, 2016

California: Signatures handed in against two Paradise Irrigation District Board Members

Petitioners handed in signatures against two Member Larry Duncan (4231) and Sep Carola (4151). Petitioners need 3203 (20%). The issue is questions over spending and water rates raises.

Friday, July 22, 2016

Michigan: A look back at the 1930 recall of Detroit's Mayor and his replacement by a future Supreme Court Justice

A look at the July 22, 1930 recall of Mayor Caharles Bowles, the only one in Detroit history. He was accused of corruption. He lost by over 30,956 votes and then lost the replacement race to future Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy.

Colorado: Custer County Commissioner facing petitions

Commissioner Bob Kattnig is facing petitions over claims of incomptence, misogyny and disdain for authority. Petitioners need 396 signatures in 60 days.

Peru: Three mayors, including Lima and San Isidro, acing recall petitions

Lima Mayor Luis Castaneda and San Isidro district Mayor Manuel Velarde are both facing petitions over parking and other issues. Petitioners need 18,770 signatures against Velarde.

Oregon: Two Gardiner Sanitary Board Members ousted

Susanna Noordhoff (33-29) and Richard Nored (34-28) were both kick out in recall votes -- turnout was 52.85 percent. The issue was a former board member claiming that the board was conducting business over email, ignoring district ordinances and overcharging him for emails. The replacements will be appointed.

California: Yorba Linda Water District board members

Board members Robert Kiley and Gary Melton are facing recall threats over a rate increase. Petitioners need 9520 signatures.

Texas: Over $1 million unaccounted for in Crystal City

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Oregon: Signatures verified in Wheeler County Judge recall

Judge Patrick C. Perry is going to face an August 15 vote, as petitioners handed in 169 valids. (Perry does hear juvenille and probate cases, but also serves as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners). Seven county officials have called on perry to resign over an inappropriate relationship with a county employee, excessive litigation and ordering raises by garnishing his own salary, but not actually following through on the reduction.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Venezuela: Opposition claims enough signatures to move recall to next stage

The opposition has claimed that the National Election Council has confirmed 407,000 signatures, which is double the amount needed to move to the next stage against President Nicolas Maduro. The opposition now needs about 4 million signatures to get this forward, though there is no word on whether the Maduro-backed Council will allow this to move forward.

California: Golden Rain Foundation directors not to face a new recall after decision of Orange County Judge

The July 5 decision overturning the recall of directors Kathryn Freshley and Mary Stone appears to be the end of the fight.

New Mexico: Silver School Board VP resigns

School Board VP Tony Egan resigned, which ends the recall effort against him by two former school board members, though no word on the effort against President Arnold Torres and Secretary Chris Arvidson.

California: Los Banos School Board recall set for August 23

John Mueller is facing an August 23 recall, with a former city council candidate Ray Martinez running in the replacement race. The issue were a kitchen sink of complaints of poor communication, test scores and nepotism.

Nebraska: Madison Mayor survives recall vote

Mayor Alvin Brandl survived the Tuesday recall vote 209-264.  The issue was questions over his appointments to the city boards.