Georgia: Judge set to hear arguments against Hoschton Mayor, Councilman recall over racist comments/behavior

A judge is set to hear arguments in the recall of Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly and Councilman Jim Cleveland after the revelation that Kenerly allegedly withheld consideration of a city administrator candidate because he was black. In an interview, Cleveland discussed his opposition to interracial marriage due to his "Christian beliefs." Georgia has a malfeasance standard rule and they claim that the recall reasons do not meet the "for cause" requirement for a recall.

Petitioners handed in 270 signatures to push through the first stage of the recall they need 96 valids.

Texas: Forest Hill Mayor indicted for alleged false witnessing of signatures on recall petition

Forest Hill Mayor Gerald Joubert has been indicted on witness tampering charges for claims that he did not properly witness the signatures on a recall effort last year to remove former Councilwoman Stephanie Boardman.

The recall attempt against Councilwoman Stephanie Boardingham was tossed out. Petitioners claimed about her vote on matter dealing with her business (a market), spending money on car rentals and hotel rooms. She also filed a lawsuit against the city in 2016 over a flea market that she operated. Petitioners handed in 322 signatures.

Wisconsin: Second petition filed against Door County Supervisor

A second attempted recall against Door County Supervisor Roy Englebert has been submitted. The first petitions were rejected due to eorrs and invalud signatures. A recall against Door County Supervisors John Neinas is not occurring, as he is not running in the spring election.

The recall is over a plan to draw down the Forestville Dam Mill Pond to dry out contaminated sediment from the pond. Opponents claim it will hurt the fish stock. Petitioners claim they have 218 signatures.

Massachusetts: Milford Town Meeting lowers recall requirement

Milford's recall law required signatures from 20% of registered voters and had an added absentee veto requirement that 25% turnout (as well as a majority vote against the official) for the recall to take effect. The new law lowers the signature requirement to 10% and the absentee veto requirement to 15% of voters needing to cast ballots.

North Dakota: Former Richland County School Board Member who was kicked out in 2018 recall arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot 20 people

Former Richland County School Board Member Joshua Mjoness, who was kicked out with fellow school Board members Lisa Amundson and Sarah Myers in a recall vote in 2018, was arrested (in Yellowstone National Park) due to allegedly threatening to shoot 20 people in an office in Boise. Mjoness was upset that his wife was having an "emotional affair"

The 2018 recall was over investigations of alleged sexual misconduct by students and basketball players.

Nebraska: Petitions taken out against two Leshara Trustee members

Leshara Village Trustees Dale Johnson and Dennis Beers are facing petitions over violating the open meeting act and a vote on road maintenance. A third member is also being targeted, though the name has not been revealed yet.

Tennessee: Jackson-Madison School Board Member recall set for December 10

Jackson-Madison County School Board member Doris Black will be facing a recall vote on December 10. Petitioners handed in 1219 signatures and they needed 1151 (66% of the her vote total from the last election). 967 were found to be valid. Petitioners have until September 23 to get enough signatures.

The recall effort seemed to be over her opposition to the Superintendent's 10-year plan, though there is now a different list of complaints.

 In addition to Black, Chairman Kevin Alexander and Janice Hampton were both facing recall efforts.

The recall is taking place just after Governor signed a law allowing recalls in the Madison County Board of Education members. There is no replacement race if Black is removed. It would be an appointment to fill the slot.

Arizona: Payson Mayor recall gets on the ballot

Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey will be on the ballot, with petitioners handing in over 770 signatures. They claimed to have submitted 974 signatures -- they need 770.

There are also recall attempts against Councilmembers Suzy Tubbs-Avakian, Janell Sterner and Jim Ferris over their votes to  fire a town manager and spend and transparency issues.

Opponents of the recall are claiming that the non-recall facing councilmembers "voted against God, out taxpayers at risk in supporting a $43 million prep school project and are trying to bring Chinese and Canadian immigrant students to town to claim taxpayer-funded benefits." Morrisey has said he has nothing to do with the flyer.

In addition, Councilman Steve Smith is now facing petitions over claims that he causes discord at meetings.

Smith was appointed to the seat in a controversial move -- the appointment in between the election for the rest of the council and their inauguration, so there was debate over who should have made the appointment. Smith has since opposed Morrissey and other council members, including filing open meeting violations claims.

Petitioners need 1638 signatures to get the other three recalls on the ballot. Petitioners claim they have over 900 signatures for Ferris, Sterner and Tubbs-Avakia.

Update: The Mayor is suing to stop the recall, though the date has been set by the clerk

Maine: Four Mechanic Falls Councilors survive recall vote due to absentee veto provision

A recall against Mechanic Falls Councilmembers failed thanks to an absentee veto. Voters needed to get voter turnout to be at least 30% of the amount cast in the 2018 gubernatorial election in the district -- 384. However, only 376 actually voted. The vote against Chair Cathy Fifield was 317-57 , Vice Chair Wayne Hackett 332-43 and Councilors Nicholas Konstantoulakis 235-137 and John Emery 196-178. The issue was a 4-1 vote to dismiss Town Manager Zakk Maher in what is alleged to be a violation of the Open Meeting Act.

Maine: Four Mechanic Falls Councilors up for a vote on September 24

A recall against Mechanic Falls Council Chair Cathy Fifield (242), Vice Chair Wayne Hackett (248) and Councilors Nicholas Konstantoulakis (231) and John Emery (224) is set for September 24. The issue was a 4-1 vote to dismiss Town Manager Zakk Maher in what is alleged to be a violation of the Open Meeting Act.

Petitioners needed at least 192 signatures in 30 days (15% of gubernatorial turnout). There is a "absentee veto" provision, where the total votes in the recall must be at least 30% of the those cast in the 2018 gubernatorial election -- that is 384.

Massachusetts: Fall River Mayor survived a preliminary election; Will be on the ballot for vote in November

Fall River Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II (D) survived a preliminary election and has moved into a face off against a school committee member and community activist in November. Both of these are candidates who he beat in the recall replacement race in March.

Correia lost a recall vote in March yet won his seat in the five candidate replacement race, and is once again under indictment, though this time on bribery and extortion charges over his dealings with marijuana vendors.

Correia faced the recall after being indicted for stealing from investors and tax fraud. He lost the recall run overwhelmingly, 7829-4911. However, Massachusetts allows a candidate facing a recall to run in the replacement race (not that uncommon a provision). In this case, Correia was one of five candidates. He came in first with about 35% of the vote, beating out City Councilor Joseph Camara, School Committee member Paul Coogan, School administrator Kyle Riley and Erica Scott-Pacheco.

Virginia: Signatures handed in against Strasburg Mayor after DUI

Petitions have been taken out against Strasburg Mayor Richard Orndorff Jr. after he drove a recreational vehicle into the town library and was charged with a DUI. Petitioners handed in 112 signatures and need 80 signatures.

Washington, DC: Signature collection ongoing against Council member

The recall effort against Council Member Jack Evans (D) is continuing, with petitioners claiming ovr 3100 signatures. The recall is over a probe into financial dealings has been delayed to a failure by the recall group to submit campaign finance paperwork. This could be a end the effort, as DC has a year end of term grace period, and Evans' term ends in 2020.

Petitioners need 5500 valids to get on the ballot.

Nebraska: Geneva Mayor recall effort fails

The recall effort against Geneva Mayor Eric Kamler failed, with no signatures handed in. The recall was over non-specific claims of irresponsible behavior, though Kamler claims that the recall is over his age (he is 28). Petitioners needed 332 signatures.

Massachusetts: State Police Union Chief resigns right before recall vote

Massachusetts State Police Union Chief Mark Lynch resigned in the face of a scheduled recall. Lynch was appointed in October after the previous president resigned (and was indicted on racketeering and other charges).

Idaho: Recall efforts against Three Bannock County Commissioners and County Assessor fails

The recall effort of Bannock County Commissioners Terrel "Ned" Tovey, Steve Brown and Ernie Moser and County Assessor Sheri Davies has failed, with petitioners not turning in signatures. They claimed that failing to turn in signatures was a "strategic" decision -- voter turnout would be too low for the recall to succeed (due to the Queen of the Hill provision explained below).

The recall was over a property tax increases. The focus is on a delay in assessments, and miscommunication about deadlines and a lack of communication. The council has applied a 10% market reduction in one market and a 5% in the another. Petitioners need 8302 signatures (20% of registered voters) in 75 days to get Davies on the ballot and the article lists 9101 total.

If it does get to the ballot, Idaho has a Queen of the Hill-- the vote to remove must exceed the amount of votes each candidate received in the last election.

Michigan: Putnam Township Supervisor facing recall threat over road assessment

Putnam Township Dennis Brennan is facing a threatened recall over a vote on refunding of some of the assessment to property owners for paved road that the city built. One other resident is claiming that the money should instead be used to pave another branch road (where his property is).

New Mexico: Aztec Mayor and Commissioners recall fails to meet malfeasance standard

A recall attempted against Aztec Mayor Victor Snover and Commissioners Rosalyn Fry and Mark Lewis was rejected because it didn't meet the New Mexico malfeasance standards. The three had voted against a resolution on "second amendment preservation" -- meaning that the city would not enforce gun control laws.

California: Rancho Santa Margarita Councilman facing recall effort over high-density housing plan

Rancho Santa Margarita Councilman Tony Beall is facing a recall effort over his support for a rezoning project to turn it into high-density housing. Petitioners need about 5700 signatures in 120 days.

Wisconsin: Racine County D.A. facing recall effort over police shooting

Racine County District Attorney Tricia Hanson is facing a recall effort after she did not file charges against a Mount Pleasant Police Sergeant following the shooting death of a suspect during an arrest.
Petitioners need about 22,000 signatures inn 60 days to get on the ballot.