Maine: Waterville Councilor recall gets the signatures

Petitioners handed in enough signatures to get the recall of newly appointed Councilor John O'Donnell (D) on the ballot. O'Donnell is a former council member who was appointed to fill a vacancy and one of the other candidates, Libertarian Jay Coelho, pushed for the recall. The recall may be scheduled for the June 12 ballot.

Mayor Nick Isgro (R) is also facing a recall effort over a tweet criticizing survivors of the Parkland School shooting. Petitioners need 857 signatures to get Isgro's recall on the ballot. The O'Donnell recall is thought to be a"fight fire with fire" attempt to ward off the Isgro recall.

Philippines: Supreme Court grants temporary restraining order stopping recall of Cabadbaran City Mayor

The recall of Mayor Katrina Marie Mortola has been halted by a TRO.

Michigan: Fourth Juanita Township official facing recall threats

Township Trustee Elaine Schunn is facing a recall petition of a wind farm easement. Three other members of the Juniata board are also facing petitions.

Nigeria: Advocacy Group creates guide to recall process

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Wisconsin: Dover Town Chairman facing recall vote

Town Chairman Mario Lena is facing a recall petition over claims that is not conducting town meetings according to Robert's Rules of Order and other claims of unprofessional behavior. Lena accused past leaders of embezzlement and fraud. 

Petitioners need 411 signatures to get on the ballot.

Ohio: Newton Falls village to vote on recall law

Newton Falls is voting on May 8 to tighten its recall laws. The change would raise the petition requirement from 15% to 51% of registered voters to get the recall on the ballot.

Nigeria: Recall of Kogi West Senator fails

Senator Dino Melaye has survived a recall vote -- only five percent of voters turned out. They needed a 51% majority to succeed. Here's a BBC story on the "many scandals" of Dino Melaye.

Wisconsin: Fitchburg Mayor recall fails

The attempted recall of Mayor Jason Gonzalez over the removal of grants to the Boys & Girls Club failed with no signatures handed in. The leader of the recall was recently jailed for a parole violation.

Colorado: Ontario City council members and Treasure Valley Community College board members facing recall threats

The County Clerk wants to set aside money for a possible recall race, though there is no word on why the recall is threatened.

Michigan: Two Saginaw School Board facing petitions

Treasurer Mattie Thompson and Secretary Kim "Today" Hamilton are facing petitions over their vote to not renew a Superintendent's contract. 3415 signatures are needed.

California: Pico Rivera City Council recall attempt going forward

The recall attempt against Council member Gregory Salcido has been approved. Petitioners need 6386 signatures. Salcido has been under attack after he was fired from his high school teaching job for criticizing military members.

Maine: Recall against three Scarborough School Board members scheduled for May 8

The recall election against board members Donna Beeley, Jodi Shea and Cari Lynford has been scheduled for May 8. The fight is over the resignation of a principal, school start times changes, a proficiency-based education model and transparency issues.

Michigan: Tecumseh School Board members facing recall effort

School board Vice President Steven Linn, treasurer Kimberly Amstutz-Wild, Secretary Debbie-Johnson-Berges and member Jim Rice over violations of the Open Meetings Act as well as other complaints. Petitioners would need 1491 signatures for each.

Update: The language of the petition has been approved.

California: San Dieguito Union School District Board member facing petitions

Board member Joyce Dalessandro is facing a recall effort over a list of complaints (though she claims to have fought for many of the items). Dalessandro has been on the board for 22 years.

Michigan: New petitions filed against Muskegon County Drain Commissioner

Petitioners have revised a petition against Commissioner Brenda Moore following its factual/clarity rejection by the Election Commission. The issue is a her approval of a $2 million + tax assessment. Apparently, because the Election Commission failed to meet in a timely manner, the petition has been approved.

Wisconsin: Dover Town Chairman facing recall threats

Town Chairman Mario Lena is facing recall threats, including an add in the paper, after he accused past leaders of embezzlement and fraud.

Philippines: San Juan Mayor looks for temporary restraining order against recall petition

Mayor Guia Gomez is trying to stop a recall in the Supreme Court after 30,000 signatures were handed in.

California: Santa Clara Judge Aaron Persky speaks

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Michigan: Mayfield Township recall language withdrawn

A petition to recall Township Supervisor Dianna Ireland has been withdrawn, though she is now revising it. The issue is the new fire department. Petitioners need 670 signatures.

Oregon: Two Port of Brookings Harbor Commissioners resign in face of recall

Following the handing in of more than 1000 signatures, Commissioners Roger Thompson and Andy Martin both resigned. Angi Christian and Jan Barbas are still facing a potential recall over the firing of the Port Manager. The petitions were certified by April 19.