Rhode Island: Narragansett rejected recall petitions

The town solicitor held that the recall petitions were flawed. The petitioner said he will resubmit.

Ohio: Recall attempt against Amelia Councilmembers

Councilmembers Doug Fischer, Steven Hacker and Derrick Campbell all faced a recall effort -- with the County Board of Elections rejecting the petitions (though Campbell resigned). There is an issue over a change in the law, passed last year, which changed the replacement method from appointment by councilmembers to an election (which would appear on the same day).

The recall was listed for lacking transparency

North Carolina: Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board members facing recall effort

Petitioners have launched an effort to recall Chairwoman Margaret Samuels and Board Members James Barrett and Pat Heinrich over a decision to make one existing school a Mandarin language magnet school. Petitioners need 10% of turnout in 30 days to get on the ballot. The recall would be filled by appointment and all three are up for reelection in the fall (one is running for state school superintendent in 2000 instead).

Chapel-Hill is one of only two school boards to allow recalls in the state (the law was passed in 1993). Also of note is that 24 North Carolina cities allow for recalls.

New Mexico: Legislation proposed to allow state-level recalls

Local jurisdictions have recalls in New Mexico, but a bill by Representative Bill Rehm (R) proposes the recall hit state level officials as well. It would require a showing of cause, so it would be a Malfeasance Standard/judicial recall provision. They would need 25% of turnout.

Nebraska: Op-ed endorsing changing state recall law to malfeasance standard/judicial recall provision

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Missouri: State Senators propose law allowing recall of county commissioners

Two legislators from Clay County, Senator Lauren Arthur (D) and Representative Kenneth Wilson (R) have proposed bills allowing for recalls of county commissioners. Clay County Commission is currently fighting a state audit.

The bill would require signatures totaling 7.5% of turnout, but would also include a malfeasance standard/judicial recall provision.

Washington: Onalaska Water Sewer District Commissioner facing recall effort

Commissioner Deborah Hilliard is facing a recall led by Dennis Eros, who lost to Hilliard in a race decided by a coin-toss (the vote was 11-11). Washington is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state, so there is a "for cause" requirement -- Eros is claiming she has violated statutes. Hilliard has been fighting with another commissioner, Virgil Fox, who is also a developer. There is also a fight over sewer service with another district 2.

Texas: Windcrest holding May 4th special election on charter amendments affecting recalls; Would add Malfeasance "for cause" standard

Windcrest is looking to change their recall laws following the two failed recall attempts last year. The first Proposition would add a malfeasance standard/judicial recall requirement, pushing petitioners to provide a violation of a "for cause" requirement.

Two jurisdiction have undertaken such a move in recent years.

Ohio: Newton Falls Councilman, who lost in 1993 recall, will face new recall on November 5 ballot

The recall of the Councilman John Baryak (D)will be on the November 5 general election ballot -- not on the May 7th one. Councilman Phillip Beer and former Councilwoman Nancy Hoffman are leading the recall effort. Hoffman is running against Baryak in the primary in May. The claim is a general misfeasance and failing to properly conduct city business.

Baryak lost a recall in 1993, so he can join the two-time recall club.

Update: Baryak is appealing the decision that put him on the ballot.

Arizona: Signatures handed in against Douglas Mayor

Petitioner handed in 808 signatures for the recall of Mayor Robert Uribe over issues in city hall, including alleged employee problems and a failure to have a special meeting as requested by council members. Petitioners need 569 signatures.

Michigan: Albion Mayor Pro Tem recall effort ongoing

Mayor Pro Tempore Sonya Brown is facing a recall over the removal of the head of the Albion Public Safety Department. This has been ongoing since at least December.

Update: The language was approved

Missouri: St. Louis mayor facing recall effort led by two Alderman over merger plan

Mayor Lyda Krewson is facing a petition effort over her support for a plan to merge St. Louis and St. Louis County. The recall effort is led by Aldermen Brandon Bosley and John Collins-Muhammad. Petitioners would need about 39,000 signatures to get the recall on the ballot. The president of the Board of Alderman would step up to the mayoralty until a replacement race.

California: Contra Costa Superior Court Judges facing recall effort

Judges Jill Fannin, Lois Haight and Rebecca Hardie are also facing a recall efforts, with petitioners claiming that they have enough against Haight and are close to getting enough signatures to get the recall against Hardie on the ballot. Petitioners have until March 12 to submit the signatures. The issue is problems with the family court -- seemingly about adoption and foster care. Not clear how many signatures are needed.

This would be the second recall of a judge since 1932 -- the last one taking place last year in Santa Clara County against Judge Aaron Persky.

New Jersey: Rockaway Township Councilman, Acting Mayor facing recall efforts

Councilman Victor Palumbo is facing a recall effort over complaints about his vote, including votes against former Mayor Michael Dachisen and Councilman John Quinn taking health benefits. Petitioners would need 724 signatures to get to the ballot.

Acting Mayor Jeremy Jedynak (R) is also facing a recall effort, with one of the leaders being the widow of his immediate predecessor, Mayor Michael Dachisen (R). Dachisen died on August 15 of a heart attack, leading to Jedynak taking over. The issue is claims of hostile behavior. Jednyak is accused of calling a special council meeting the day after the funeral in "an effort to replace the municipal attorney."

Petitioners need about 4564 signatures to get that recall on the ballot.

California: Two Malibu Councilmembers facing recall effort

Councilmemebers Rick Mullen and Skylar Peak are facing a recall effort led by the Editor in Chief of a local newspaper (called The Local) over their support for the City Manager and Public Safety Manager. The push to remove the managers is over the Woolsey Fire -- and claims that Peak spends most of his time outside the city.

Petitioners need 2289 signatures in 90 days.

Massachusetts: Former Hadley Select Board member running for office for ninth time since being kicked out in recall vote

John Mieczkowski Sr. was kicked off the Select Board 17 years ago n February 2002, and has run to get back on eight times -- all unsuccessfully. Mieczkowski also served on the board in the 1980s and currently serves on the Planning Board (he also won an election to the former Sewer Commission).

Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation looking to adopt new Constitution with recall provision

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Canada: MLA blasts plan to add recall to Alberta

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California: More on closed marijuana operation push to recall Pasadena Councilman

More on the attempted recall of Councilman Victor Gordo, with further claims that the recall effort is led by a closed marijuana operation. Petitioners would need about 2000 signatures. The original petition to start the process was signed by 88 people, of whom only 35 actually lived in the district (they only needed 25).

Update: Petitioners continue to have trouble getting past the first stage

UK: Labour Party discussing expanding recall to MPs who leave party

After eight Labour MPs quit, Labour is now discussing allowing recalls of MPs who switch parties.