Kansas: Recall efforts against seven Great Bend Board of Ed members deemed insufficent

The recall against seven Great Bend Board of Education members over a alleged sexual assault on the boys swim team bus was declared insufficient. Among the problems were not enough committee members; only three members can be on one recall petition at once, and the petition does not allege misconduct by the school board.

Michigan: Editorial questions activist trying to recall Governor

They have a good case here, what with Robert Davis' finishing up an 18 month sentence for stealing $200K from Highland Park schools.

Oregon: Editorial opposes State Senate President recall

The editorial isn't that flattering -- it calls Senator Peter Courtney's (D) tenure as Senate president "less than impressive" but notes that claims that Courtney is being recalls for "doing -- his job." Once again, this editorial decides that an election is the "process for getting rid of a legislator who's done a lousy job." Obviously, the Oregon Constitution has a different opinion on that one.

Oregon: Pendleton Councilor to resign in face of recall

Pendleton City Councilor Al Plute says that he is resigning in May and moving out of town. The recall appears to be based on a $5 street utility fee and a 5 cent gas tax for road repairs which failed in November. Petitioners need 705 signatures by April 25 and claim that they have 600. Presumably, they will keep collecting until the resignation takes effect.

Colorado: Parachute Mayor and two trustees survive marijuana recall

Parachute Mayor Roy McClung (144-57) and Trustees Tom Rugaard (154-59) and Timothy Olk (152-56) survived recall votes over their support to allow marijuana businesses in town.

There will be a referendum on the marijuana law in November.

Arkansas: Fayetteville Council member facing recall threats

There is more attacking for recalls of Alderman John La Tour after his interaction with a barista (La Tour asked if the barista was a man or a woman). His opponents are claiming that this is the latest issue to push forward the recall attempt.

Kansas: Thomas County recall effort fails

The recall effort against Thomas County Sheriff Rodney Taylor failed, with no signatures handed in. Petitioners needed 1360 valids (40% of turnout), though it's unclear how many were actually collected. Thomas was accused of improper interactions with jail inmates, employees and suspects and he had his license revoked after four crashes in sheriff's office vehicles.

Idaho: West Ada School Board member resigns

Russ Joki, one of three school board members facing a May 17 recall, resigned his seat for "personal reasons." Joki is the second West Ada board member to resign in the face of the recall, joining Julie Madsen who quit last February. Tina Dean and Carol Sayles will still face the voters.

The recall was over the treatment of Superintendent Linda Clark, who resigned under pressure and then had her contract terminated.

Louisiana: Washington Police Chief facing Saturday recall

Police Chief Ronnell Broussard is facing a recall vote on Saturday. Broussard has been on medical leave since February 2015 and faced an attempted recall in 2012 that failed to get on the ballot.

Oregon: Cannon Beach Fire Protection Directors survive recall

Three Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District Directors, Sharon Clyde (55-45%), Garry Smith (57%-43%) and Linda Beck-Sweeney (57-43%), all survived a recall vote on Tuesday over the firing of the Fire Chief.

Alaska: North Slope Borough Mayor tossed out

North Slope Borough Mayor Charlotte Brower was kicked out of office, as 62% of voters (928) and 38% in favor (570). There are still about 141 absentee ballots out and 97 questioned ballots still out there.

Brower was accused of misusing more than $800,000 on sports teams, individual and local groups, including sending her grandchildren to a basketball camp in California. There is a special election to replace her.

Massachusetts: Barre Board of Selectmen member facing recall

Signatures in the recall against Barre Board of Selectmen Chair Richard Jankauskas have been verified, with petitioners getting 607. The issue was the board's failure to renew the Fire Chief and Police Chief.

Venezuela: Petitioners claim to have almost half the four million signatures needed for Presidential recall

The recall attempt against President Nicolas Maduro is moving forward, as petitioners led by the losing candidate in the last two elections, Henrique Capriles, claims that they have almost two million of the four million signatures needed (20% of the voters -- 19 Million of them). They need 7.49 million votes to kick him out, which is more than the votes he received in the last election.

Alabama: Can the Governor be recalled?

No.Next question? But a good look at Alabama laws.

Arizona: Central Arizona College Governing Board Member resigns

That was quick -- Central Arizona College Governing Board Member Richard Cassalata resigned. He was appointed in January to replace Rita Nader who resigned in the face of a recall.

Virginia: Signatures handed in against Norfolk Treasurer

Petitioners have handed in about 5000 signatures looking to recall Treasurer Anthony Burfoot, who was indicted in January on kickback and bribery charges. They need 4352 signatures to get the recal trial on the ballot. This would be the first such trial in the five years I've run this blog, so exciting development.

Michigan: Another petition approved against Snyder and one approved against Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan

The petition served a year for embezzlement in Highland Park. His petition was rejected by the board, but a federal judge has overturned that ruling.

Kansas: Great Bend School board members facing petitions over school bus assault

The attorney for the mother of a student who was sexually assaulted by his teammates following a swim meet is looking to recall the seven board members who did not report the incident or answer questions. The board members are Joyce Carter, Charles Umphres, Larry Kutina, Kevin Mauler, Lori Reneau, Cheryl Rugan and Susan Young.

Article on Austin recall effort in Techcrunch

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California: Paradise Irrigation District Board members are facing petitions

Board members Sep Carola and Larry Duncan are facing petitions over money management issues, specifically the need for a recycling plant to be built. Petitioners need 3202 signatures by June 17.