Timothy Toomey, who recalled in February from the Towley Board of Water Commissioners by a vote of 675-26, has asked state Representative Brad Hill to start proceedings to impeach Judge Richard Welch. The issue is Welch's upholding of the signatures in the recall effort.
Who Will Be the Next Victim of the Grand Bounce? A nonpartisan, nonjudgmental look at the “Hair-Trigger” Form of Government
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Texas: Petitions taken out against Alice Councilman
Petitions have been started against Alice Councilman Ron Burke over alleged abuses of power, though the precipitating factor appears to be his call for an investigation into the funding for the Natatorium.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
California: Lake Forest Councilman nearly all of donations to effort against three fellow councilmembers
The recall effort against Councilmen Andrew Hamilton, Dwight Robinson and Scott Voights over a road project (and their accepting donations from a developer) has taken an interesting turn, as the fourth council member, Jim Gardner has been revealed as the main monetary backer of the recall -- handing in nearly $30,000 in cash. Gardner claims the issue has to due with a county animal shelter with a high kill rate.
Canada: Newfoundland MHA looks to add recall law
Another attempt to add a recall law up north, this time by MHA Steve Kent.
Texas: Crystal City kicks Mayor, City Council members
Though the mayor previously resigned, voters in Crystal City, the "most corrupt little town in America", voted out Mayor Ricardo Lopez 526-59 (90%), Mayor Pro-Tem Rogelio Mata 451-131 (77.5%) and Councilman Marco Rodriguez 440-134 (76.66%). This was following a number of arrests and other problems.
Georgia: Meigs Mayor indicted
Meigs Mayor Linda Harris, who is facing a potential recall, was indicted for theft from city hall.
Texas: Former El Paso Mayor settles suit against Bishop who tried to recall him in 2011
Former El Paso Mayor John Cook has settled his suit against Bishop Tom Brown over damages and attorneys fees over Brown's recall effort against him and City Representatives Susie Byrd and Steve Ortega. This was a big recall, resulting in a controversial (at least in these parts) decision on the city's recall law. Brown was suing for $700,000, and the settlement is undisclosed.
Missouri: Attempt to recall Springfield Councilman over nipple remarks abandoned
The recall attempt against Councilman Justin Burnett has been abandoned. Burnett faced the recall effort over his attempt to put forward a stronger indecent exposure law -- he then submitted a letter of resignation, but rescinded it. The petitioners now claim that Burnett has done a "180" in office since.
California: Concord Mayor and Councilman facing petition threats
Mayor Laura Hoffmeister and Councilman Edi Birsan are facing recall threats over the choice of a developer for a project at the multi-million dollar reuse project for the Concord Naval Weapons Station. An independent investigator has issued a report has criticized their push to suppress a staff recommendation for one developer, who subsequently withdraw from the project.
Petitioners would need about 8000 signatures in 160 days. Since Birsan is up for reelection in November, that seems unlikely.
Petitioners would need about 8000 signatures in 160 days. Since Birsan is up for reelection in November, that seems unlikely.
New Jersey: End of Loptacong Township Mayor recall in dispute
Mayor Tom McKay claims the recall effort against him (requiring 1466 signatures in 160 days) is over, though the county clerk says that the deadline is June 15. Sounds like another legal fight, though there is no discussion of whether signatures are actually coming in.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Texas: Keller Mayor survives recall vote
Keller Mayor Mark Mathews survived his recall vote, 2013-1817 (53.65-46.35%). More people signed the petition than voted in favor of it. The issue was claims that Mathews violated conflict of interest laws over developments.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Montana: Glacier County Treasurer kicked out
Glacier County Treasurer Mary Ann Boggs, who was hit with charges of incompetence for failing to respond to FOIA requests and failing to produce basic accounting reports, has been removed. The vote was 1744-325.
South Dakota: Hartford Mayor resigns after unsuccessful recall
Mayor Bill Campbell resigned following a huge, still ongoing fight over his recall. The petitioners handed in enough signatures, but the council would not schedule the recall. A tie vote was broken by the council president voting twice, which has led to state-wide bills preventing the double vote and changing recall laws.
Michigan: Covert School Board President kicked out
Diana Parrigin lost her seat over a marijuana possession arrest. Valerie Bury beat her 195-50.
Georgia: Camilla Council members facing recall attempt over open meeting law violations and others
Council members Annie Doris Willingham, Vivian Smith, Bryant Campbell and Danny Palmer are facing a petition effort. Georgia is a malfeasance standard state so it is not clear that this is going anywhere.
Update: The recall was rejected, but the fight in Camilla has taken new dimensions.
Update: The recall was rejected, but the fight in Camilla has taken new dimensions.
California: Upland recall allegedly lead to move from at large to district based system
The recall attempt was against Council members Carol Timm, Gino Flippi and Debbie Stone. This seems to throw a wrench in the plans.
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