Sunday, May 28, 2023

Hawaii: Honolulu City Council members facing recall threats

There is now chatter about a recall against Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters and members Calvin Say, Esther Kiaaina, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Matt Weyer, Val Okimoto and Radiant Cordero over a pay raise. 

Petitioners need at least the signatures of 10% of registered voters at the last election. They would need between 5,000 to 8,000 to get on the ballot.

Interestingly, there is also an impeachment law that voters can start by collecting 5000 signatures for mayor or 1000 for the council. In that case, the courts decide whether there is a violation (like Virginia's recall trial law).

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