Washington: Napavine hearing discussions of recall following contentious meeting

The City Council is facing recall discussion following a difficult meeting that came after two council resignations, threats against officials and one audience member being kicked out of City Hall. The issue seems to be an ability to approve a budget.

Arizona: Cave Creek Commissioner, kicked out in previous recall, appointed to planning commission

Commissioner Reg Monachino was ousted in a March 10, 2015 recall, then lost an August 30, 2016 election, was just appointed to the planning commission.

Michigan: Language for Flint recall rejected for the second time

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Rhode Island: State Supreme Court allows Providence Councilman recall effort to move forward

Providence Councilman Kevin Jackson's attempt to get the state Supreme Court to toss out the recall effort against him failed. Jackson's petition was rejected by the Superior Court, and the Supreme Court declined the appeal. Petitioners got the 300 signatures needed to start the effort, and now need 2100 signatures (20%) to get on the ballot.

California: Greenfield mayor recall coming up on January 24

Mayor John Huerta, who beat back a 2012 recall vote, is now up again over his support for a medical marijuana cultivation.

North Dakota: Examining the post-recall career of Grand Forks Councilman

Here is a check-in with John Hoff, who was kicked out soon after his 2000 election.

Canada: Alberta Premier subject to online recall petition effort

This is against Rachel Notley -- though the write-up suggests this online petition would have some force of law, which seems extremely unlikely.

Ballotpedia's Year End Wrap-up

Ballotpedia has put out their year-end recall wrap-up -- this time with some great graphs! I should have mine done shortly, and, usual, I should have a higher number than them. I'll explain at that time.

They list 390 attempts, with 100 making the ballot. 56 were removed and 44 survived. I'm not sure how many resigned. They also have a list of some of the most notable recalls of the year. I'd have to think of my own list (Crystal City, Texas may be number one), but we'll wait for later.

Anyway, check it out.

Taiwan: New Power Party Executive Chairman facing recall effort over marriage equality law

New Power Party Executive Chairman Huang Kuo-chang is facing a recall effort by residents opposed to his support for gay marriage. Petitioners collected 3124 signatures, and now need 25,119 signatures to get the recall on the ballot.

New York: Spring Valley Mayor ouster effort goes before a judge

In another event that has led to calls for a recall in New York, there is a hearing scheduled for a petition to toss out Mayor Demeza Delhomme over malfeasance issues.

Wisconsin: Denouncement in Paris recall

The battle over a move to transfer part of the Paris to the village of Somers led to a recall earlier this year -- the officials survived. Now, the ordinance transferring the properties has been repealed.

Massachusetts: Two candidate running in Shirley recall

The upcoming January 30 recall against Shirley Selectmen Bob Prescott and Kendra Dumont now has two challengers. James Wilson and Holly Haase will run for the seats if there is a recall.

California: Redding City Council members hearing recall threats over increased service costs

Following two pay raises and increases in utilities, garbage, sewer and water services, there's talk and a Facebook page touting the recall of Redding City Council members. Mayor Brent Weaver and council members Kristen Schreder, Francie Sullivan would be the only ones who could face a recall immediately, with councilmembers Adam McElvain and Julie Winter not up for recall until they serve 90 days. Petitioners would need 15% of registereds -- 7615 signatures in 160 days. There were attempts for recalls in 2012 and 2009, though both failed to turn in signatures.

Louisiana: Kenner zoning rules on boat parking lead to recall threats

Kenner's City Council is facing recall threats over a new zoning code that limit where boars can be parked.

Louisiana: Mansfield Alderman survives recall vote

Alderman Mitch Lewis survived the recall vote on runoff day, 159-67.

Missouri: Lee's Summit Council recall put on April ballot

This is against Councilman Chris Moreno. Not clear if this is a special election -- I imagine that it is, but not totally certain.

California: Oakdale Irrigation District Board Member facing April 25 recall

The recall of Director Linda Santos is scheduled for April 25. Petitioners handed in 660 signatures, 628 were valid. They needed 421. The issue was claims that Santos put too emphasis on the interests of her friends, contributors and others.

Maine: Litchfield Selectman kicked out

Selectman Tim LaChapelle was removed in a 167-50 vote yesterday -- the first recall since the voters passed the law in October. Lachapelle will be replaced in an upcoming election that may not be held till February.

Lachapelle, who won in a three-way race, has pushed for transparency with a number of information requests and has accused the town manager of hiring the manager's husband to be the transfer station manager and accusing the Code Enforcement Officer of theft due to over-reporting travel expenses.

California: Judicial Disciplinary Panel find no sanctions against Santa Clara County Judge

Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky, who has faced a strong recall effort over his sentencing of a Stanford student in a sexual assault case, will not face sanctions from a California judicial disciplinary panel. Since the judge was just reelected, the recall effort's signature gathering will likely not begin until April.

Oklahoma: New wrinkle in Healdton recall after no one files to run against incumbents for seats

The legal battle over the recall against Healdton Councilmembers Treva Gage and Linda Hill, which has resulted in a lawsuit attempting to throw out the recall the February 7, now has a new wrinkle. Gage and Hill are trying to kill the recall in court. However, no candidates have filed to run in the February 7 race against the two incumbents. It could be that a recall would be put off until April (the next regular municipal election or perhaps it would be cancelled.