California: Calexico Mayor and Council member recalls make the ballot

The recall of Calexico Mayor Raul Urena and Council member Gilberto Manzanarez has made the ballot. 

Petitioners handed in 5157 for Urena, of which 4288 were validated (869 disqualified) and 5105 for Manzaanarez, of which 4243 were validated (862 disqualified). They needed 4196.

The issue is a claim of poor leadership, though stories note that Urena is Calexico's first transgendered mayor as the factor.

The recall may get to the ballot for the May 5 primary.