Texas: Killeen Councilmember ousted in recall vote

An end to the odd saga of the Killeen recalls, with Councilmember Michael Boyd ousted 317-264. Boyd had previously dropped out of his reelection run. The recall has had made the ballot and was scheduled for May 3, 2025, the same day as his reelection race (which unfortunately prevents us from getting that comparison. 

The recall seems to be part of an ongoing fight. which led to recall efforts against numerous officials, 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."

Petitioners handed in 341 signatures and 218 were verified (50% of registereds). They needed 202.

The recall against three other councilmembers failed after the petitioner claimed to have shredded the pages. 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. 

ed to recall Boyd by 317 to 264 or 54.5% to 45.4%