Who Will Be the Next Victim of the Grand Bounce? A nonpartisan, nonjudgmental look at the “Hair-Trigger” Form of Government
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Nevada: Effort to recall North Las Vegas Mayor crawling to the finish line
It looks like the effort will fail to get the signatures.
California: Portola Mayoral recall has the signatures
Portola has certified the petitions to recall Mayor Dan Wilson. They handed in 364 signatures, needed 269. Recall scheduled for April 14.
Maine: Petitioners claim enough signatures to recall three Berwick Selectmen
They need 235 signatures. The recall appears to be about the purchase of a property. The town just adopted the recall on Nov. 8th.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Arizona: Discussion of recall against Gov. Brewer
Doesn't sound like an anything serious, but here it is.
Nambia: Omaruru Mayor facing recall threat
View from oversees here
Kahua is threatened with a recall by Riruako for availing himself for election as mayor contrary to a cooperation agreement between his party and Swapo where the ruling party is supposed to keep the position of mayor with Nudo's backing while Nudo chairs the management committee with the support of Swapo. Kahua was elected mayor on Thursday last week. He allegedly accepted the mayoral position without his party's knowledge and blessing.
Wisconsin: 58% of the signatures collected for recall of Republican Senator
Article also looks at the widely perceived most vulnerable Democrat.
Alaska: Wasilla City Council Petitions handed in
284 signatures, and they need 201 valid. According to the article, this is the first time that a recall has made it this far.
Massachusetts: Group trying fourth attempt to recall Lawrence mayor
After three failed attempts, a group of Lawrence citizens are once again trying to recall the mayor. Here's an early look at one of the attempts.
Texas: El Paso recall given go ahead
A County Court judge rejected the attempt to stop the recall. The ruling was issued without explanation.
Arizona: Second San Luis Mayoral recall effort fails
The proponents needed 670 signatures. They submitted 863, ended up with 604.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Wisconsin: Half way home on the Walker recall
Organizers are claiming that they are half way to collecting enough signatures for the Walker recall, claiming more than 300,000 signatures in 12 days.
Texas: Killen replacement election to be put off till May
The election to fill the seats of five recalled city council members will be held in May rather than in February.The city council has claimed that it can't operate without a quorum,
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Alaska: Petitioners confident on Wasilla City Council recall
Following up, the Conservative Patriot Group are confident that they will get a recall on the ballot against City Council member Steven Menard. They have 270 signatures, and need 201.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
California: California Political Review Poll on Recalling Jerry Brown
This is a poll running in a conservative publication. The focus of the question is Brown's opposition to an "open carry" law for guns, with a secondary mention searching cell phones without a warrant.
Friday, November 25, 2011
California: Little bit of history from San Diego Union Tribune
The first recall in San Diego history was held in 1918, with the recall and removal of three school board members. Some more here
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