Kansas: Leavenworth County Commissioners found by AG to have violated open meeting law

The commissioners (Dennis Bixby, Bob Holland and Clyde Graeber) have to complete an hour of training. The violation was when they fired a Public Works Director and employee at April 14 and April 18 meetings.

The employee's husband is talking recall, so we'll see what happens.

California: Los Banos School Board member pushed to resign over indictment

Trustee Tommy Jones is facing a push by other board members for his ouster over an allegation of bribes in a $7 million construction project. A second school board member, in Merced Union, Greg Opinski, was also arrested. All these actions follow the recent removal of another trustee, John Mueller, in a recall, so we have to wonder if the recall may be used again soon.

Washington: Spokane Mayoral recall rejected by Judge

The recall effort against Mayor David Condon has failed, as Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson has held that the recall petition failed to meet the malfeasance standard that Washington law requires.. The recall was about the dismissal of the former police chief.

Colorado: Castle Rock looks to change reimbursement policy for recalls

The town council is looking to approve an ordinance allowing council members who survive recalls reimbursement for expenses. Castle Rock had a recall vote against Mayor Paul Donahue in July, which he survived. Councilmember Renee Valentine was set to face a recall vote in November, but petitioners provided a written requests to withdraw the petitions.

The council would have to approve the reimbursement. Note that the reimbursement policy has not worked well in other jurisdictions. A number of officials have declined to seek reimbursement in California because it looked bad politically.

California: Petition taken out against San Joaquin County Supervisor

Supervisor Chuck Winn is facing petitions over his support for former supervisor Steve Bestolarides's bid for county assessor (the petitions claim that Bestolarides contributed $150 to an election committee and a committee to elect Bestolarides mayor gave Winn's campaign $5,000), a failure to call for an investigation into missing ballots in the 2014 primary and a failure to negotiate in good faith with labor union leaders.

It looks like petitioners would need 9343 signatures (15% of registered voters).

Washington: Spokane Mayor seeks change of judge in recall hearing

Mayor David Condon has filed a motion to change judges in the hearing to see if a recall effort can go forward. The issue is the dismissal of Spokane's Police Chief.

Petitioners need 12335 signatures in 180 days.

Ohio: East Cleveland Mayor and City Council President facing December 6 recall; Third recall election in a year for Council President Wheeler

Petitioners handed in over 600 valid signatures against Mayor Gary Norton and City Council President Thomas Wheeler (they needed 560), though the recall won't make the November ballot. It will be held on December 6. The issue is likely the merger of discussion between East Cleveland and Cleveland (which was called a non-starter by the City Council President.

This is the third recall vote that Wheeler is facing -- he survived a recall in December 2015 (112-136), in June 2016 (127-139).

Norton is facing a reelection race in 10 months (he hasn't announced if he is running). This city may be voting on a charter amendment to make recalls tougher to get on the ballot.

The election should cost between $25,000-$30,000.

Montana: Libby Mayor resigns after recall attempt fails to get on the ballot

Libby Mayor Doug Roll resigned following a judge's dismissal of the attempt to recall him.

Virginia: Claim of Partisan fighting behind Prince William County School Board recall effort

Board Member Diane Raulston is claiming that a Democratic party operative (and former campaign manager for the Prince William County School Board Chairman Ryan Sawyers) is the leader of the website that calls for her recall.

Among other charges, the website claims that she pledged to fill a vacant seat with a Republican instead of a candidate endorsed by the Democratic leadership.

Colorado:Senator who defeated replacement for resigned Colorado State Senator facing tough election challenge

In 2013, Democratic State Senator Evie Hudak resigned before facing a recall vote. Under Colorado law, that meant a Democrat could replace her. That Democrat was Rachel Zenzinger, who then lost the 2014 election to Laura Woods, one of the leaders of the recall effort.  That one race tipped the Senate from Democrat to Republican.

Now, there's a rematch and both parties are pouring in money for the fight.

Wisconsin: Green Bay Mayor pleads guilty to campaign finance violations, threatened with recall

Mayor Jim Schmitt pled guilty over $10,000 worth of illegally or improperly recorded contributions re-election. An Aldermen is calling for a recall if Schmitt does not resign.

California: Recall on the ballot against two Paradise Irrigation District Board Members

Petitioners have handed in enough signatures in the recall against Directors Sep Carola (3203 required, 3271 submitted) and Larry Duncan (3321 submitted). The issue is an increase in water rates.

Oklahoma: Healdton City Council refuses to discuss/schedule recall elections

Healdton City Council appears to be trying to kill a recall effort against Councilmembers Linda Hill and Treva Gage. Petitioners, led by former Mayor Rick Pender, handed in 110 signatures. The councilors are complaining over the format of the petitions.

Oregon: Klamath Irrigation District recall on the ballot

The October 12 recall against Chairman Brent Cheyne and  board member Ken Smith got on the ballot. The one against Vice Chair Grant Knoll failed to get enough signatures. The issues include votes on a C Flume and hiring an attorney as a consultant.

Michigan: New Buffalo Mayoral recall on November 8 ballot

The recall of Mayor Lou O'Donnell is on the November 8 ballot, as petitioners handed in more than the 159 signatures. The Mayor Pro Tem John Peterson, who was also the subject of a recall effort, resigned.

The issue was allowing the city manager to sue the planning commission.

New Jersey: Bayonne City Council recall stalls

The attempt against Councilman Sal Gullace has not restarted after one of three members on the recall committee dropped out. Petitioner would need 2569 signatures.

California: Recall threat voiced against Orange County School Board Member

Board Chairman Bill Sublette after he commented on the election against Board member Christine Moore. Moore came in first in her race, but is facing a run off against Matthew Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick is hinting at recalls over the board members discretionary spending.

Arizona: Oro Valley Councilmembers swept out in first election following recall

While the four members of the council survived a recall vote caused by a purchase of a golf course/country club, the other three members were defeated in the primary that took place last week. Interesting turn around.

Arizona: Superior Mayor kicked out

Superior Mayor Jayme Valenzuela was removed 516-151, with council member Mila Besich-Lira taking the seat. Valenzuela had been accused of using the town debit card at a casino.

Texas: Rio Bravo Mayor recall in front of a judge

The recall effort against Mayor Francisco Pena is now in the courts, as a petitioner is demanding a decision by a judge to put the recall on the ballot.