Texas: Killeen Mayor and three Councilmembers facing petitions

There is another attempt to recall Killeen elected officials, with new threats to take out petitions against Mayor Debbie Nash-King and Councilmembers Jose Segarra, Riakos Adams and Ramon Alvarez. 

The recall is over development issues, specifically a rezoning of a road that could add 300 new homes. 

The lead petitions is former councilmember Melissa Brown. Brown previously ran against Nash-King for the mayor, but lost. It sounds like they need about 1200 signatures. 

Killeen Councilmember Michael Boyd is already facing a recall vote on May 5, 2025. Note that the recall would take place on the same day as the regularly scheduled election, which could result in Boyd facing a recall and reelection at the same time. 

The recall seems to be part of an ongoing fight, though the petitioner mentions (among many other things) a vote in favor of a new City Hall and a meeting with developers for which a disclosure form was not filed as well as violations of the First and Second Amendment. The petition itself seems to be a vague kitchen sink, with claims of failing to "listen to the citizens"; Violations of the "code of conduct" and "failure to meet primary standards and "abusing tax dollars."

The recall effort against Councilmember Jessica Gonzalez failed. They handed in 270 and needed 246 (50% of registereds). No word on how many were rejected.