Alaska: Palmer Mayor's op-ed opposing recall effort

Here's an op-ed by Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington arguing against his May 20th recall. 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. Carrington argues that this recall doesn't meet the malfeasance standard. 

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. Petitioners need about 58 signatures (25% of turnout -- though perhaps it requires all signers to have voted) in 90 days to get on the ballot.

Petitioners needed 71 signatures. No word on how many they got.