Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Michigan: More on Snyder recall

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Here, asking about the chances of a Snyder recall (slim and none, and slim just left) and more interesting, an interview with Michigan Direc...

Arkansas: Fayetteville Councilman called to resign over challenging barista over her gender

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Councilman John La Tour is facing some issues after getting into it with a waitress.

Arizona: Central Arizona College Board recall dropped, but now looking at no confidence vote on new member

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North Carolina: Asheville Councilman facing recall threats over DUI

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Councilman Cecil Bothwell is facing calls for a recall or resignation after going over .10 on his BAC test. Petitioners need 15% of register...

Arizona: Primary Day debacle leads to calls for recall of Maricopa County Recorder

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After ultra-long lines plagued Maricopa County on primary day, there is calls for the recall of Recorder Helen Purcell.

Tennessee: Crossville Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilman facing petitions

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Crossville Mayor Pro-Tem Pamala Harris and Councilman Danny Wyatt are facing petitions over their move to remove the City Manager (which fa...

Idaho: Judge rejects attempt to stop West Ada School District recall

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Two of the three trustees tried to get their May 17 recall tossed out, but the attempt was rejected by a judge. The recall requires signatur...
Monday, March 28, 2016

Canada: MLA facing petitions over school closure

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MLA Linda Larson is facing recall threats over failing to show up for a meeting on a school closure.

Texas: Smith County Judge not able to be recalled, but legal petition may be used

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Smith County Judge Joel Baker , which is actually the county's top position, is facing a push for removal over sending a thousand sexual...

South Dakota: Two bills from the aftermath of Hartford recall disaster vetoed

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Two bills that were designed to prevent a repeat of H artford Mayor Bill Campbell recall debacle, one of which would have prevented a counc...

Nebraska: Madison mayor facing recall over appointments

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Madison Mayor Alvin Brandl is facing recall threats over his appointment of officials, and not conducting city business openly. Petitioners...

Wisconsin: Gearhart mayor bows out of reelection run

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Mayor Dianne Widdop , who survived a recall with 64% in her favor, is not seeking reelection, Widdop served only one term, though she was fi...

Alabama: Governor sext scandal leads to call for recall law

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The recent sext/sex scandal regarding Governor Robert Bentley is leading to calls for Alabama to adopt the recall -- not the first time we...

Texas: Crystal City Mayor running for reelection despite recall resignation

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Mayor Ricardo Lopez , who was recently arrested with other Crystal City officials, stepped down in the face of a recall. He's now lookin...
Friday, March 25, 2016

Michigan: Petitioners still undecided on recall petition language

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The petition date against Rick Snyder is starting on Sunday, but petitioners are uncertain which petition language they are going out with. ...
Thursday, March 24, 2016

Missouri: Columbia Councilwoman who resigned her seat now looking to run for County Commission

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Ginny Chadwick , who resigned her Columbia City Council seat in the face of a recall, is now running for the Boone County Commission. Chadwi...

Maine: Tremont puts a judicial recall law on the intiative ballot, despite voter desire for a political recall here

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Colorado: Castle Rock Mayor, councilmembers facing petitions

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Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue and Council members Renee Valentine and Mark Heath are facing petitions from opponents of community growth. ...

Canada: University of Manitoba Student Union President facing petitions

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U MSU President Jeremiah Kopp is facing a recall threat led by the vice-president of the Arts Student Body Council. Petitioners have more t...

Non-Recall Op-ed on the 1924 convention

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Unfortunately, I didn't get to use the H.L. Mencken quote, but maybe next time.