The recall effort against St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape failed, with petitioners not handing in any signatures. They needed 35,057 by October 14. They claim they missed by 10,000 (but that doesn't mean much).
The recall was over sex abuse allegations that were dismissed in 2003 over a claim of a violation of a right to a speedy trial. Tape was fired by the previous coroner over claims of violating the confidentiality policy.
Keelung City Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (KMT) survived the recall vote with 44.8%-55.1% of voters casting ballots against a recall. Turnout was high, with 156,776 our of 310,797 coming out to vote.
Kuo-liang is facing criticism over a scandal involving a commercial property at the harbor, and claims that he did this to benefit the family of his ex-girlfriend.
The strategy is different than most Taiwan recalls. Taiwan currently has a "absentee veto" requirement (25% must turnout for the recall to count). Frequently, the elected officials supporters will simply not go out to vote, thereby depriving them of meeting the requirement. The KMT is looking to change the law to add a "queen of the hill" provision, which requires the pro-recall vote to top the amount of signatures received in the official's original election. From the way the article is written, it could be that such a change was made, but I haven't seen such a change.
Interesting fight here -- Petitions have been taken out against South Tucson City Council members Roxanna Valenzuela, Brian Flagg and Cesar Aguirre over claims that Valenzuela does not meet the residency requirement and the other two helped cover it up.
The leader of the recall effort is South Tucson Mayor Paul Diaz, who also has claims that they bought a motel that seems to be used by the government to put up some people (perhaps coming out of rehab).
Diaz lost a recall vote in 2015 and then came back in 2018 with a recall against other councilmembers and regained the mayoralty.
The recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is also heading into the homestretch, with a focus on the claim that the recall is "anti-democratic" (obviously, we object and it is instead "Raw Democracy")
The Oakland NAACP has come out backing the recall due to the firing of the police chief (for whatever it's worth, the Northern California NAACP came out in opposition to the Alameda DA recall).
Also of interest, Thao failed to fill out her statement against the recall effort, so that will not appear on the ballot. This has happened before in other jurisdictions, but obviously a bit strange.
Eastsound Water Users Association Directors Jim Cook, Ron Claus and Carol Ann Anderson were kicked out in a September 28 recall. Four directors, Teri Nigretto, James Nelson, Leith Templin and Michael Cleveland all survived the vote. The recall seems to be over claims of obstruction from viewing records as well as general mismanagement.
Aguilar Mayor Donald Gonzalez was ousted in an August 6th recall, 97-36. Trustee Marc Piano resigned before the special election vote. The issue seems to be years of delinquent audits and budgets, and payments for the reservoir project. Gonzalez has been in office since 2022.
Erlinda Encinias won the replacement race over Daner McCullough 60-36.
Winslow Trustees Zachary Klein (15-20), Jeremey Woodring (15-20) and Shawn Kotik (13-21) all survived a May 14 Primary Day recall vote. The recall was launched by another board member over claims that the three were not residents. This appears to be part of a larger story, where the town of Winslow was moved to get it out of a flood plain.
Milo Select Board members Eric Foss, Susan Libby and Donald Banker all resigned in May in the face of a recall effort.
The recalls were over a conversation that they had in the hall (which was caught on tape) where they discuss personnel, including a push to remove the city manager. Under city rules, the meeting was a violation of the Open Meeting Act.
Petitioners would need 10% of registered voters.
From earlier in the year, but two Bowman Councilmembers, Betty Jo Maxwell and Leah Carey, had a recall make the ballot, but was thrown out because a judge ruled that the claims did not meet the state's malfeasance standard grounds.
The issue was approval of poultry houses.
Petitions have been taken out against Fair Oaks Water District board members Christian Petersen and Michael McRae. Seems like this one may be about water rates (as with most water district recalls).
Petitions have been taken out against Arundel's RSU 21 School Board member Kristin Shapiro over claims about behavior, though the precipitating event seems to be that she is also on the contract negotiations committee (with a contract currently in mediation), which has led to tensions between teachers and the board.
Petitioners need 231 signatures (10% of gubernatorial turnout) in 14 days.
In 2022, Kennebunk had a recall against school board member Tom Stentiford, which he survived. Contract negotiations were also a major part of that recall.
Here's my deep dive Q&A interview with Eli Wolfe of Oaklandside on the Oakland Mayoral recall.
Juneau Board of Education President Deedie Sorensen (2062-4091) and VP Emil Mackey (2175-3982) appeared to survive their October 1 recall votes, which took place at the same time as the municipal election.
The recall is officially over a $7.9 million budget deficient, caused by what petitioners claim are accounting errors, though a district consolidation plan seems to be the big issue. Petitioners tried to include the consolidation plan in the petition, but was rejected because of the state's malfeasance standard (though even that may be easily surmounted due to recent court cases). They are the only two board members eligible for a recall vote (the others either have an immediate election or were recently elected).
Petitioners handed in 2408 for Mackey and 2396 for Sorensen. They need 2359 signatures to get on the ballot. Unfortunately, the document does not provide a breakdown of the verified/rejected rate. The recall could cost $105,000.
Update: Here's an article opposing the recall effort and noting that school consolidation is a nationwide phenomenon.
Shreveport Councilmember Gary Brooks is facing a recall effort. The claim is that he is unresponsive.
Here's my New York Daily News op-ed on the recall law and the Mayor Eric Adams scandal (and here it is on NY1).
Here's Ballotpedia's look at the top recall states by attempts, with California, Michigan and Colorado topping the list. I believe that in terms of actual recalls making the ballot (leading to a vote or a resignation), Michigan easily tops the list, with California and Oregon close together.
If Flint's recalls could not getting any stranger, Flint Councilmember Quincy Murphy, who was facing a recall effort on Election Day, November 5, 2024, has died. The recall will still be on the ballot, but the results will not count. The other recall fights have not made the ballot.
Here's Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Barabak making the comparison.
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley was hit with eight different recall petitions, some over the water issues and others over a golf course negotiation. There were previous attempts against Neeley that did not go anywhere.
Flint has been the source of many recalls in recent years, and was going to have one on the ballot on Election Day in November, but the councilmember died.
Here's my op-ed in the Chicago Tribune on what I expect to be a turnout drop in the election in 2024, regardless of candidates and issues. Could certainly impact recalls.
The recall effort against Spokane County Commissioner Al French (R) has been tossed out, both for happening too close to an election (the recall cannot be within six months of an election) and for failing to meet the malfeasance standard.
The recall was over claims of a coverup about PFAS (so-called "forever chemicals") contamination of the drinking water. French is currently running for his fifth term, so it the recall would have to taken place between the General Election and the next term in January or wait till the next term starts.
Washington is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state, so a judge had to sign off on the effort as meeting the statutorily delineated reasons before it can move forward. Petitioners would have needed 11,535 signatures.
The California legislature has approved a Constitutional Amendment that would change the recall law in somewhat odds ways. The Amendment will be on the ballot in November 3rd, 2026 general election.
The amendment was approved 32-8 by the Senate and 59-17 by the Assembly and sponsored by Senator Josh Newman and Assemblymember Isaac Bryan)
The law would seemingly get rid of the replacement race for Governor and instead allow the automatic replacement by the Lieutenant Governor, unless the recall happens before the nomination period for the midway point of the term, which would then allow for a replacement election to take place at the next general election, which presumably would be the Presidential election.
Of course, what happens if they go down the line and also recalled the LG -- as they did in Wisconsin in 2012? Presumably they just go down the line of succession -- which would lead to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (so, a quasi-Benjamin Wade situation).
The other statewide officials would be replaced by the Governor (with the approval of the legislature).
Removed officials would presumably be able to run and replace themselves in the replacement race (though they can't be appointed to a temporary term).
Here's some further dives into the recall of Juneau Board of Education President Deedie Sorensen and VP Emil Mackey, scheduled for the October 1 municipal election ballot. As noted below, the closing of a school seems to be a major factor in the race.
The recall is officially over a $7.9 million budget deficient, caused by what petitioners claim are accounting errors, though a district consolidation plan seems to be the big issue. Petitioners tried to include the consolidation plan in the petition, but was rejected because of the state's malfeasance standard (though even that may be easily surmounted due to recent court cases). They are the only two board members eligible for a recall vote (the others either have an immediate election or were recently elected).
Petitioners handed in 2408 for Mackey and 2396 for Sorensen. They need 2359 signatures to get on the ballot. Unfortunately, the document does not provide a breakdown of the verified/rejected rate. The recall could cost $105,000.
Update: Here's an article opposing the recall effort and noting that school consolidation is a nationwide phenomenon.
A recall effort has been started against York County School Board Member Lynda Fairman over complaints about her threats to fire the superintendent and harassment, support for right wing groups and signing a contract without the authority to do so.
Virginia has a recall trial law, so if the recall succeeds a judge would decide whether to oust Fairman (if she is found to have violated the law).
The article notes that they need 285 signatures but I believe it would be 459 (the article cites 10% of her vote in the last election, though it is 10% of the total vote for the office).
Some more details on the proposed recall effort against Los Angeles City Council member Katy Young Yaroslavsky (I'm quoted in the article). So far, it appears that petitions have not been taken out.
Petitioners would need about 23.876 signatures to get on the ballot. In recent years, four councilmembers have faced recall efforts but none have gotten to the ballot.
The recall is over homelessness issues and claims that Yaroslavsky supports policies that endanger safety and businesses, specifically her votes against an anti-camping zone ordinance and a vote for a interim housing project.
The President of the University of West Indies (UWI) Guild Kirby Moses was removed via recall. Petitioners handed in 229 signatures and then held a vote at a general meeting. Moses is contesting the legality of the decision.
Two Bohners Lake Sanitary District Commissioners (in Burlington), Carrie Oldenburg and Jessica Wiskes were kicked out in a special election on September 17. Oldenburg lost to Amber Della Bianca (227-31) recall and Wiskes lost to Brenda Szumski (233-27).
The recall was over complaints about water-quality issues and the sewer system maintenance. There is also a complaint about ending an advisory group. A third commissioner was elected four months ago.
Petitioners handed in about 300 signatures and needed 182.
Petitions have been taken out against Gold Oak Union School Board members Roy Boyd, Christina Karle and Jerald Soracco. It is not clear from the articles if signatures were actually handed in and the recall made the ballot, but I would guess that would be noted.
The issues include policy changes, dropping enrollment, employee retention and disparaging remarks made by board members. The issues seem to be an outgrowth of the board members support for groups that are supporters of charter schools, private schools and homeschooling. There is also claims that they are focused on gender and race questions (from a conservative angle), discussion of library book removal and difficulty getting a science curriculum approved.
Laredo's Proposition 4 looks to be bar anyone who loses office due to a felony conviction, court order or recall loss from holding office in the city.
e mayor or councilmember were removed from office because of the conviction of a felony, court order or a recall election, they would be unable to hold elected office with the City of Laredo.
It seems like the recall election against Loveland City Council member Troy Krenning will be delayed until January, though the article is behind a paywall, so not clear what the legal reasons are.
The recall appears to be over votes to remove the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as a rescission, that Krenning claims avoided litigation.
Petitioners needed 1615 signatures to get on the ballot.
Krenning served on the council from 2013-2017 with one of the recall leaders, former Councilmember Dave Clark.
The recall effort against Port Richey Mayor John Eric Hoover failed. Petitioners handed in 275 signatures and got 248 valid. They needed 250. Petitioners say they will try again.
The recall comes after ethics complaints filed by a former City Council member and former Building Official. The recall makes claims about interference with officials, and acting for personally enrichment and failure to disclose information.
Due to Florida law, petitioners need to hand in 250 signatures, as the city has over 2000 registered voters (it has 2097).
The failure was due to 15 signers being either unregistered or in another county; 3 signature mismatches; 6 outside the city addresses; 1 missing witness and 2 missing voter ID or DOB.
All three John Day Councilmember Councilmember Sherrie Rininger (169-250), Eric Bush (159-256) and Ron Phillips (161-276) survived their September 17 recall vote. Petitioners handed in at least 126 signatures.
Turnout was 37%, though ballots are expecting to still come in.
The recall is over a kitchen sink of complaints such as "claims of mismanagement, poor decision-making and planning, violations of state law, and unprofessional and unethical conduct."
The recall was filed by John Day Public Works Director.
In January, John Day Mayor Heather Rookstool lost a recall election, 252-224 over a host of complaints about management and city employees led the charge there as well.
Some more info on the recall effort against Killeen Councilmember Michael Boyd, including that the lead petitioner was kicked out of a meeting.
The recall has had made the ballot and is expected to be scheduled for May 3, 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."
Petitioners handed in 341 signatures and 218 were verified (50% of registereds). They needed 202. The recall would be held on May 3, 2025.
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.
Benton County has agreed to a $45,000 settlement over Public Records violations from Sheriff Jerry Hatcher, who was ousted in 2021 recall. The Public Records request was looking to track ammunition from the Sheriff's office.
The County may still be facing a $22M lawsuit has been filed by deputies against the County for failing to protect them from Hatcher. No idea what happened with that suit.
An independent investigator found that Hatcher retaliated against a whistleblower and two witnesses and engaged in anti-union activity.
Here's an in-depth interview with Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price on Berkeleyside. One point of interest is her response to the question of what changes she has made due to recall:
Has your approach to the job of prosecutor changed as a result of the recall?
What it has forced me to do is to make inquiries when I hear things that people are upset about. If I have victims on the steps of a courthouse, and they’re saying, “We didn’t get treated fairly,” then I need to talk to the lawyers who were involved in that case, because it’s not me personally. It means that there’s been a breakdown in communication somewhere in the case.
Petitions have been taken out against the entire Springfield City Commission, including Mayor Rob Rue, Assistant Mayor David Estrop and Commissioners Krystal Brown, Bridget Houston and Tracey Tackett over complaints about the Haiti immigrants to the city. The recall is part of the recent conservative meme/presidential debate weird moment of complaints that immigrants are eating pets.
The petition is odd in a different way, as it does not target a specific member but the entire commission at once. I've never seen this (though I've frequently been asked questions if this is possible). It may be because Springfield has a possibly unique recall law that may allow this. The recall law states that ""any or all members of the city commission may be removed..." and "A petition for the recall of the commissioner or commissioners designated..."
We will see how this plays out and whether this impacts the amount of signatures needed to get on the ballot (it is 15% of registered, but if you're doing a whole city at once, is it the entire city versus each jurisdiction).
The first stage of a signatures have been handed in against Port Richey Mayor John Eric Hoover is facing
The recall comes after ethics complaints filed by a former City Council member and former Building Official. The recall makes claims about interference with officials, and acting for personally enrichment and failure to disclose information.
Due to Florida law, petitioners need to hand in 250 signatures for the first step, as the city has over 2000 registered voters (it has 2097).
Ah -- this was in 2009. Not clear why this showed up now: Hazen survived and Samuelson and Roberts lost their seats. Here's an article on claims that this is a misuse of the recall law.
A recall election against Clatsop County Commissioners Jeff Hazen and Ann Samuelson has made the ballot and is scheduled for a special election on October 27 (does seem like the law could be changed to push it off a week).
The recall is over their vote to approve a Liquefied natural gas project.
There is a third recall attempt ongoing against Commissioner Patricia Roberts over both the LNG project and claims of mismanagement with the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority.
Petitioners would need 441 signatures to get on the ballot by November 24.
We covered the recall carousel a bit earlier, in American Lawyer's Recorder looking at why Oakland may end up with the 4 mayors in 3 months and why it happened, but here's another story on the subject.
The recall effort against Killeen Councilmember Michael Boyd had made the ballot (though earlier reports suggested it would fail. Petitioners handed in 341 signatures and 218 were verified (50% of registereds). They needed 202. The recall would be held on May 3, 2025.
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.
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."
A recall effort against Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Weyrich, Auditor Sandra Perkins and Sheriff Donald McDermott has been thrown out by the Washington state Supreme Court for failure to meet the statutorily delineated reasons under the state's malfeasance standard rules.
Petitioner Cody Hart claims that the three did not post an official bond before starting their term and that the violated election laws in counting votes in a 2019 special election. Hart (who lists himself as MAGA Republican) is running for Congress is running for Congress and has made the ballot for the top two general election.
Petitions are being taken out against Los Angeles City Council member Katy Young Yaroslavsky.
The recall is over homelessness issues and claims that Yaroslavsky supports policies that endanger safety and businesses, specifically her votes against an anti-camping zone ordinance and a vote for a interim housing project.
The recall against Norwood Mayor Candy Meehan has made the ballot and will be scheduled at the 9/11 city council meeting. Petitioners needed 11 signatures and handed in 30.
It sounds like the firing of the Town Clerk and the resignation of the Town Manager and Deputy Town Clerk are the cause. The mayor was also accused of inappropriately using funds.
The fourth recall attempt against Flint Council President Ladel Lewi has failed, with petitioners apparently not handing in signatures. Petitioners needed 751 signatures.
The recall is part of a battle on Flint with recall efforts continually being launched, with focus on a community grant program, approval of Brownfield Plans and how revenue is allocated.
The recall of recall of Flint Councilmember Quincy Murphy will be on the November 5th General Election ballot.
Language was approved against Councilmember Dennis Pfeiffer, making him the third Flint Councilmember to have active petitions outstanding. There are also attempts many other officials in Flint. The claim against Pfeiffer is "conduct unbecoming a councilmember."
A recall against Flint Councilmember Eva Worthing got on the ballot, but she did not run in the May 7th vote.
Worthing called out four other councilmembers, led by Eric Mays, against whom there were recall efforts. The four were Pfeiffer, Eric Mays, Jerri Winfrey-Carter and Tonya Burns.
The anti-Mays forces claim that Mays and another councilmember called a meeting that they others did not attend over the question of applying for a community grant program funding. Mays has also been charged with disorderly conduct for conduct at the council meetings that has apparently gone viral.
Recalls were also filed against councilmember Judy Priestley (with two filed against Priestly). Former Council President Allie Herkenroder already announced that she was resigning her seat last year.
The recall against Cottonwood City Councilmember Lisa DuVernay is scheduled for Election Day, November 5. DuVernay is accused of showing what it calls a pornographic video at a council meeting in August. It appears the video was of a drag show. DuVernay, a conservative member of the council, was pushing for a ban on drag shows where minors are present.
Former Cottonwood Interim Police Chief Chris Dowell has filed to run in the replacement race.
The Council managed to delay the recall by failing to get a quorum. The recall was moved from the July primary. Petitioners needed 361 signatures.
A second recall against Councilmember Derek Paosaari over accusations of sexual harassment failed to submit signatures.
Madison Road Commissioner Michael Gordon was ousted in a September 5 recall vote, 267-48 . Petitioners claim a lack of leadership, with a note on not plowing some roads quickly enough.
Former Commissioner Jeffrey Wright won the replacement race 183-97 over Leon Dorr II.
Gordon was appointed to the job in 2023, and was elected a month later.
Petitioners needed 195 signatures to get to the ballot.
Petitions have been taking out against Marshall Township Trustee Robert Lyng (though they need a clarity/factualness hearing). Lyng faced a recall effort in 2023 over his support for a development project.
A judge has rejected Austin's 13 ballot propositions put forth by the mayor and city council, ruling that the addition of the propositions to the ballot violated the Open Meeting Act. Prop. H that would have raised the signature requirements for a recall from 10 percent of registered voters to 15%.
Mammoth Councilmember Alvaro Barcelo survived a recall vote 121-98 (for Alice Soto-Martinez). Don't yet see what the recall was about.
Barcelo faced a recall effort when he was Mayor in 2014, though it did not seem to get to a vote.
Madison Road Commissioner Michael Gordon is facing a recall vote on September 5. Petitioners claim a lack of leadership, with a note on not plowing some roads quickly enough.
Petitioners needed 195 signatures to get to the ballot.
Leon Dorr II and Jeffrey Wright are running in the replacement race. Wright was previously the commissioner.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has appointed former Plattsmouth School Board Member Terri Cunningham-Swanson to the Nebraska Library Commission eight months after she was ousted in a recall vote, 1649-1000. The recall was over her support for a book ban policy. The school board has since overturned the removal of 51 of 52 books.
Two Bohners Lake Sanitary District Commissioners (in Burlington), Carrie Oldenburg and Jessica Wiskes, are facing a September 17 recall vote over complaints about water-quality issues and the sewer system maintenance. There is also a complaint about ending an advisory group. A third commissioner was elected four months ago.
Amber Della Bianca and Brenda Szumski are running against the two.
Petitioners handed in about 300 signatures and needed 182.
Garfield RE-2 School Board Member Tony May appears to have lost the recall vote, 2781-2042. Scott Bolitho won the replacement race (unopposed).
May has pushed for the adoption of the American Birthright Standards instead of the state standards. There are also complaints about behavior.
May had previously stepped down as board president, but presumably retained his seat.
The failed recall against Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos spent $1.3 million through June 30. The major funder was an Arkansas philanthropist. Presumably, this amount went up thanks to the lawsuits filed to get the recall back on the ballot.
Most of the money went to "solicitation expenses" presumably, signature collection.
Fifield Town Board Supervisor Ann Sloane was ousted in a recall vote, losing to John Schroeder 189-81. This was a re-run, as Schroeder lost to Sloane in the 2023 election.
The recall is over creating "tension on the board" though Sloane said it is part of an attack against the Pike Lake Fire Department (where she is a first responder. Her husband was apparently suspended for six months due to a "verbal altercation"). There was a first recall attempt over permit violations on the lake after some changes to buoy regulations.
Petitions have been taken out against Spokane County Commissioner Al French (R) over claims of a coverup about PFAS (so-called "forever chemicals") contamination of the drinking water. French is currently running for his fifth term, so it the recall would actually have to be between the General Election and the next term in January or wait till the next term starts.
Washington is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state, so a judge will have to sign off on the effort as meeting the statutorily delineated reasons before it can move forward. Petitioners would need 11,535 signatures.
Interesting lawsuit challenging the appointment of Smart Ocholi, one of the councilmembers who was ousted in the King City recall. Ocholi was ousted in the February 13th recall, but was appointed to replace a different councilmember in a separate seat (who was also removed on the same day) which may be a violation of Oregon law (as officials who lose a recall are not eligible to be selected as a replacement. One of the recall supporters, who was passed over for the position, was suing.
In the recall, Mayor Jaimie Fender and Councilors Ocholi, Kate Mohr and Laurie Petrie all lost. There was no longer a quorum for the body.
The recall was over their vote for a Master Plan and Transportation System Plan, most notably a development plan for Kingston Terrace. One councilor who voted against the Transportation Plan is not facing a recall effort.
A recall effort has been approved against Eastsound Water Users Association Board, as all EWUA Board members, with a 403 split in the board. Teri Nigretto, Jim Nelson, Michael Cleveland and Leith Templin seem to be the "dominant" faction and Carol Ann Anderson, Ron Claus and Jim Cook are the minority. Not sure what this is about, though there are 1300 members who can vote.
A lawsuit has been filed to stop Austin's mayor and city council from putting forward 13 ballot propositions, including one (Prop. H) that would raise the signature requirements for a recall from 10 percent of registered voters to 15%.
San Francisco School Board President Lainie Motamedi, who was named to replaced one of the officials ousted in the 2022 recall, abruptly resigned the office.
The recall against Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs has made the November 5 Election Day ballot. The issue seems to be complaints about the recovery plan following a tornado. There is also a complaint about a rebuilding a historic park building.
Petitioners handed in 1207 signatures and 1174 were valid. 1092 were required.
Former Sunol Glen School Board member Ryan Jergensen, who lost a recall vote on July 2, is running for the seat formerly held by Linda Hurley who also lost a recall vote on the same day.
The recall was after the board voted to limit the school to only flying US or California state flags. The school flew a pride flag during Pride Month.
Here -- first real sign of a push by the elected officials against the recall effort.
Petitions are being circulated Arnold Mayor Ron Counts, Treasurer Dan Kroupa and eight city councilmembers, EJ Fleischmann, Jason Fulbright, Brian McArthur, Bill Moritz, Mark Hood, Rodney Mullins, Butch Cooley and Gary Plunk.
The recall effort is over a proposed road project connecting shopping districts. The road project has been dropped.
Petitioners need 25% of registered voters in 60 days to get on the ballot. This is 4200 for Counts and Kroupa and between 903-1109 for the councilmembers.
Update: The effort has ended, with no petitions handed in.
A recall effort against Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup and City Councilmembers Regina Romero and Karin Uhlich has failed. It's not clear if petitions were taken out.
Richmond Treasurer Ann Seaver has been kicked out in a recall, losing to Emmily Taylor 232-177. Seaver was in office for 31 years. The recall was over alleged misfiling of some taxes using a new system, leading to small penalties from the state and failure to attend meetings and leaving outside the town (which Seaver claims was due to physical rehab).
Petitioners handed in 305 signatures and needed 249. They got 303.
The board in June unanimously approved proceeding
A ninth attempt to recall Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson has failed.
Previous recall attempts were rejected by the Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe due to not meeting the malfeasance standard requirement. This petition did succeed in meeting that threshold because Mikkelson was accused of using city funds to target individuals who tried to remove him in the past. The petitions focus on some attempt to surmount the malfeasance question, but the issues seem to be a debate about housing plans.
The last recall against a Milwaukee Public School Board members, Missy Zombor, failed. Previously, the recalls against three of four Marva Herndon, Jilly Gokalgandhi and Erika Siemsen have failed. The Election Commission site suggests that petitioners only managed to get a small number of valids
The recall effort started following the news that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction withheld $16 million in funding because the district was months behind in reporting. This led to the resignation of the superintendent and the firing of the comptroller. Petitioners need 5137 signatures for Herndon, 6809 for Siemsen, 7759 for Gokalgandhi, and 44,177 for Zombor (Zombor is an at-large member, rather than a specific district.
The board called for a $252 million referendum that was recently approved before revealing the financial issues.
The recall effort against John Day Councilmember Councilmember Sherrie Rininger, Eric Bush and Ron Phillips has made the September 17 ballot. Petitioners handed in at least 126 signatures.
The recall is over a kitchen sink of complaints such as "claims of mismanagement, poor decision-making and planning, violations of state law, and unprofessional and unethical conduct."
The recall was filed by John Day Public Works Director.
In January, John Day Mayor Heather Rookstool lost a recall election, 252-224 over a host of complaints about management and city employees led the charge there as well.
Keelung City Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (KMT) recall has made the ballot, with the vote scheduled for October 13. Kuo-liang is facing criticism over a scandal involving a commercial property at the harbor, and claims that he did this to benefit the family of his ex-girlfriend.
The KMT is looking to change the law, which currently has a "absentee veto" requirement (25% must turnout for the recall to count). They would add a "queen of the hill" provision, which requires the pro-recall vote to top the amount of signatures received in the official's original election.
Fairfield Bay Mayor Jackie Sikes recall has made the General Election ballot in November. The petition claims that Sikes blocked an economic development project and called a decision by Dollar General to move outside the city as smart business decision. The city council has called for her resignation.
The recalls against three of four Milwaukee Public School Board members, Marva Herndon, Jilly Gokalgandhi and Erika Siemsen have failed and signatures are still being counted against Missy Zombor. The Election Commission site suggests that petitioners only managed to get a small number of valids
following the news that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction withheld $16 million in funding because the district was months behind in reporting. This led to the resignation of the superintendent and the firing of the comptroller. Petitioners need 5137 signatures for Herndon, 6809 for Siemsen, 7759 for Gokalgandhi, and 44,177 for Zombor (Zombor is an at-large member, rather than a specific district.
The board called for a $252 million referendum that was recently approved before revealing the financial issues.
Petitions have been taken out against St. Martinville Councilmember Janise Anthony, though the reasons stated are open-ended, so hopefully we'll find out more.
Petitioners, including the County Republican Party, have dropped the recall effort against Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden (R). Hayden is accused of claiming that he was a Navy Seal. Petitioners needed 27,258 signatures to get to the ballot.
Pretty crazy result in the Pilot Point City Council recall effort. The City Council has succeed in killing a recall after suing (and settling with) the lead petitioner.
The council refused to schedule the election against Council member Elizabeth Jones, with the vote 5-1-1 against. The recall appears to be over Jones' hosting the city's Christmas party and receiving $900 (it seems to have cost at least $1200). The claim is that this is a favor for the city that she should not have done (a free party appears to be considered a bribe).
The council is claiming that the petition has questionable dating of the signatures and other issues with the petitions.
The Council then sued lead petitioner Kelley Burgess (though members of the council claim they did not realize that a lawsuit would result) for legal costs in getting an injunction against scheduling the recall. Eventually they dropped the case against her and paid $14,000 in legal fees. But Burgess has dropped the effort.
Texas has had this issue of councils' refusing to schedule recalls numerous times in the past.
A judge has approved a petition against Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas, though the first effort has been turned away. The recall effort comes after the former city clerk was accused of allowing her boyfriend to abscond with $22K in checks and cash from the city. There also has been no access to two council agendas or eight recording of meetings. Council members have not seen the budget and there has been trouble with live-streaming meetings.
Petitioners would need 59 signatures in 90 days.
The City Clerk is claiming that the signed petitions against Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson are missing documents that makes the office unable to decide whether the recall should get on the ballot.
Nelson sued alleging that the recall has taken too long to make the November ballot and that petitions are missing a signature. Petitioners handed in over 1600 valid signatures, but did not have affidavits with each page. The petitioners have a cure period for this -- but the process is supposed to have a hearing and should be over 90 days before the election.
The recall effort is over claims that Nelson interfered with an investigation into a former Visit Bastrop CEO, who was also allegedly having an affair with.
Update: Here's a discussion with City Councilmember Kevin Plunkett, a supporter of the recall, explaining the confusion.
Seaside City Councilor Steve Dillard appears to have lost the recall vote, as he is down 1326-484 (no word on when they have official results. The special election recall was over his proposal for age restrictions on library books.
Petitioners needed112 signatures.
Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison has resigned before the Election Day recall will be held.
The recall was over the indefinite suspension of the City Manager (Denison notes he was following the advice of counsel). This is the fourth City manager since 2020. Petitioners handed in 532 signatures and had 396 validated. They needed 380.
Election Commission previously rejected the language of tan earlier petition against Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison, due to the petition misspelling the word "Buchanan."
The recall effort against Loveland City Council member Troy Krenning has made the ballot. The recall appears to be over votes to remove the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as a rescission, that Krenning claims avoided litigation.
Petitioners needed 1615 signatures to get on the ballot.
Krenning served on the council from 2013-2017 with one of the recall leaders, former Councilmember Dave Clark.
Petitions have been taken out against Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. The recall faces a kitchen sink of complaints, including misusing funds, a revolving door and inaction on workplace harassment and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People initiative.
Petitioners need about 34,000 signatures. The former Executive Director of the Division of Human Resources, who was fired in June, is leading the effort.
The recall against Washington, DC Councilmember Charles Allen has failed, with claiming that they got 5500 signatures, but needing 6427. Petitioners are asking for the Board of Elections to put the recall on the ballot despite this, due to the board's alleged failure to provide a mobile app that helps signature gatherers. It seems highly unlikely that this would succeed.
The recall efforts against the other Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, also seems to be in trouble.
Both recalls are over rising crime issues, including Allen's push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year.
There are also debates over the cost of the recall, with some saying there will be a $2.6 million cost, while the pro-recall people are suggesting it would cost $300-$400,000.
There is also discussion about fundraising, with Allen's team raising $125K and Nadeau raising $70K.
Sangamon County Board Member Sam Cahnman is pushing to add a recall law for the County. Apparently, a battle over the Sangamon County Sheriff was the the impetus for the idea.
Manitou Springs Mayor John Graham is facing a recall effort over a land donation and development proposal. Petitioners need 485 signatures to get on the ballot.
The recall efforts against two Washington, D.C. Councilmembers appear to be heading for failure, as petitioners suggest that they don't have the numbers.
Petitioners previously claimed that they have 4500 signatures for the recall effort against Councilmember Charles Allen. They are looking for 10K. There is also complaints about a tip line for the recall of Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
Both recalls are over rising crime issues, including Allen's push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year.
There are also debates over the cost of the recall, with some saying there will be a $2.6 million cost, while the pro-recall people are suggesting it would cost $300-$400,000.
There is also discussion about fundraising, with Allen's team raising $125K and Nadeau raising $70K.
Signatures have been filed against Norwood Mayor Candy Meehan. Petitioners needed 11 signatures and handed in 30.
It sounds like the firing of the Town Clerk and the resignation of the Town Manager and Deputy Town Clerk are the cause. The mayor was also accused of inappropriately using funds.
The recalls of Los Banos Councilmembers Brett Jones and Douglas Begonia have made the ballot, and will be held on November 5, Election Day. 2006 signatures were handed in for Begonia (1706 were verified and 1404 were approved). 2252 were handed in for Jones, and 1650 were approved.
Petitions claim that the recall is over a decision to rehire a fired city manager, raise the base pay and settle a $1.8 million lawsuit filed by the manager. There's also questions of the departure of staffers. Jones and Begonia blame a developer for leading the effort.
Petitions have been taken out against El Paso Representative Chris Canales over an affordable housing development.
Signatures have been turned in against Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson, though he is suing with a claim that the recall has taken too long to make the November ballot and that petitions are missing a signature.
Nelson faced a recall effort over claims that he interfered with an investigation into a former Visit Bastrop CEO, who was also allegedly having an affair with.
Petitioners have handed in 1207 signatures against Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs. The issue seems to be complaints about the recovery plan following a tornado. There is also a complaint about a rebuilding a historic park building. No word on how many signatures are needed. The recall would be held on Election Day, November 5.
Gervais Mayor Andrea Gilland (272-169) and City Councilors John Harvey (279-166), Michael Gregory (271-171) and Rob Ladd (280-164), were ousted in the recall, leading to a stand-off between the remaining two councilmembers on appointing replacements. The two remaining councilors (Baltazr "Junior" Gonzalez and Joel Ramon) canceled the latest meeting. The City Attorney has ruled that the City Administrator should run the meeting. If this is not upheld and a city council is not appointed, no ordinances will be approved till next year.
The recall is over the firing of the police chief. Previously, the city manager, pro-tem manager, recorder and legal counsel all left.
In 2023, two Gervais Councilors were ousted.
Signatures have been handled in against members of the Porter Township board (though I don't see which members yet). The issue appears to be a vote in favor of a new sewer system. Petitioners handed in 461 signatures and need 280.
Petitions have been filed against Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts over claims that the D.A. hired a private investigator to look into allegations that Watts claimed a Eureka resident was a rapist.
Petitioners need 174 signatures in 90 days. All signatures will have to be filed regardless of whether they hit the limit.
A recall effort is being taken out against Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia over "questionable conduct," with the Kern County Democratic Party calling for his resignation.
Petitions have been taking out against two Iron River City Council members, Benjamin Garcia and Anthony Clements, over their vote to move city hall. The Councilmembers say that the move saved money. Petitioners need 227 signatures for each.
