Susan Merrow recall (2009)
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A Susan Merrow recall campaign is underway in Andover, Maine, in July 2009. It is the second attempt in two years to recall Merrow, who serves as a selectman for the City of Andover.[1]
Merrow was elected to a three-year term in March 2007.[2]
Reasons for 2009 recall
Victor Peterson and Phillip Milligan support the 2009 recall effort. They list as their reasons for wanting to remove Merrow from office:
- Neglect to perform duties of office.
- Conflict of interest.
- Behavior unbecoming a public official.[1]
2008 recall
A 2008 effort to recall Merrow was defeated in November 2008, with 289 voting against the recall and 263 voting for it.[2]
In 2008, Andover had been the site of several controversies involving the fire department, ambulance service, accounting issues and other topics, resulting in the resignation of two selectmen in June 2008 and a special election to replace them.[3]
Although many said the reasons on the recall petition were too vague, the recall effort was mainly due to discrepancies in the city budget.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sun Journal, "Recall petitioners skip hearing attended mostly by Merrow supporters", July 9, 2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Maine Townsman, December 2008
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Bethel Citizen: "Petition calls for Merrow ouster," 2008
