Monday, February 29, 2016

Florida: Brandenton Beach Mayor to appear on Chelsea Handler show

The Mayor, William Shearon, was kicked out in a recall by his Vice Mayor, and then reclaimed the office after tying in the general election and winning a high card pick.

Key NRA members back Norquist in recall effort for the NRA Board

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California: A look at the 1925 Anaheim City Council "KKK" recall

A street brawl featuring Klu Klux Klan members and a number of counter-protesters (who ended up stabbed and arrested) has led to articles looking back to a famous recall fight in 1925. Four of the five members of the Anaheim City Council were members of the Klan, and they had the support of Anaheim's leading newspaper (the Plain Dealer). But on election day in February 1925, all four of the Klan councilmen were kicked out, with margins over 500 votes. The only anti-Klan member recall failed. Turnout was an amazing 95%.

Non-Recall Op-ed on Super Delegates in CNBC

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Sunday, February 28, 2016

New York: Discussion of new Municipal Drug Policy strategy leads to calls for recall of Mayor

Mayor Svante Myrick is facing calls for recall over a new municipal drug strategy (which includes a supervised injection facility), leading to some calls for a recall. The fact that NY doesn't have a recall law will be a bit of hindrance here.

Oregon: Signatures verified in Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection Board recalls

The recalls against three Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District Board Members, Linda Beck-Sweeney, Garry Smith and Sharon Clyde, all got on the ballot with 126 signatures. They needed 125.

The issue was the firing of the fire chief, who is currently suing the board for $677,000.

Arizona: New effort on to recall Central Arizona College Governing Board President

Another attempt is being made to kick out Gladys Christensen for her support for a $33 million bond. Previously, a recall against board member Rita Nader led to Nader's resignation.

Wisconsin: Man arrested for multple votes in Recall races sentenced to a year

Robert Monroe, who voted for Scott Walker five times, as well as some other illegal extra votes, received a year in jail (six months without work release), five years probation, 300 hours of community service and a $5000 fine.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Michigan: Petition over Flint water crisis in Michigan approved against Snyder

Here -- second one they have out there.

New Mexico: Allegations of dirty tactics in Las Cruces recall effort

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Texas: More on the Judicial action in Floresville recall

Still waiting to see if the judge will issue a writ of mandamus to force the recall of Mayor Sherry Castillo and Councilmen Juan Ortiz and Daniel Tejada.

Washington: Central Washington Student Body President facing recall

This is against President Ryan Anderson, who is accused of overstepping his bounds as president and having a lack of involvement with the staff. They need about 1200 signatures (75% of turnout).

California: Recalled Carson City Clerk now looking to run for mayor

City Clerk Jim Dear, who was removed from office on Tuesday, is now considering running for mayor. Dear had previously served as a three-term mayor before hoping over to the City Clerk job (which paid a lot more). The current mayor and two council members (plus a former mayor) are cited as being "ecstatic" that Dear was removed, though the vote was very close.

Idaho: Boise County Clerk facing petitions

Boise County Clerk Mary Prisco is facing a signature gathering effort over two investigations over theft from the city. Tow county employees were fired after $1700 in cash went missing, and after an office employee took nearly $47000. Petitioners include former commissioners. Petitioners need about 900 signatures in 75 days.

Oregon: Columbia River Utility District Director survives recall

Director Craig Melton survived the recall vote 966-577.

California: Morgan Hill School Board recall fails

The effort to recall Morgan Hill School Board President Bob Benevento has failed, with petitioners not filing the 6000 signatures needed to keep him out. The issue was his support of the superintendent and different behavioral issues. Benevento is facing a vote in November.

Oregon: Recall effort against Josephine County Commissioner dropped for now

The effort to recall Commissioner Simon Hare after he received a DUII in December has been put off untul after the next election.

Arizona: Petitioners hand in signatures against Vernon Fire District Members

Signatures were submitted against Steve Miller and Dorothy O'Donnell over what seems like a raise for the fire chief.

Wisconsin: Clark County Sheriff facing petitions

Clark County Sheriff Greg Herrick is facing petitions over a claim that he didn't enforce husbandry law -- one was over a legal battle over his purchasing a truck without the Clark County Law Enforcement Committee's approval, the other is his stating that he wouldn't enforce a portion of the Husbandry law because he thought it was unconstitutional. The lead petitioner was a write-in candidate against Herrick in 2010 and has been in the news for posting racist signs.

Petitioners need 2848 signatures in 60 days (25% of gubernatorial turnout).

Idaho: West Ada Superintendent's contract is renewed, no additional members resigned

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