Arkansas: Centerton Mayor facing recall effort

Centerton Mayor Bill Edwards is facing a recall effort, seemingly over the fact that 52% of voters cast ballots for other candidates (Edwards got 48%. Second place was at 18%). Edwards is starting his fourth term. The recall notes the arrest of the head of the Public Works Department for theft, police department issues and animal shelter euthanization. The article notes that they would need 3094 signatures (25% of eligible voters -- which is like the Wisconsin law, rather than registered voters).

The article notes that the Arkansas legislature adopted a recall procedure law in 2009 for all cities with a four year mayor-council form of government. Arkansas had adopted a recall in 1912, but a questionable state Supreme Court decision tossed it out.