Alaska: Palmer Mayor recall survives recall vote

Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington survived a recall vote 222-176 after 202 other ballot counted (Palmer trailed 99-97 on Election Day. Turnout was about 8%. 

The recall appears to be over over a $75K severance payment to a city manager who served for 53 days. The complaint is focused on Open Meeting Act violations.

Three Palmer City Councilmembers were kicked out in a recall in 2022. The lead petitioner against the three councilmembers is also leading the effort against Carrington. Carrington was elected in 2022, but served for a decade on the council.