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Barbara Mozdzen recall, Chandler Unified School District, Arizona (2024)
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An effort to recall Barbara Mozdzen from her position on the Chandler Unified School District governing board in Arizona did not go to a vote in 2024. The effort failed to qualify for the ballot.[1]
The recall effort began in March 2024. To get the recall on the ballot, supporters would have had to collect 18,302 signatures by July 2, 2024.[1]
Mozdzen joined the five-member governing board in 2008. She was re-elected to a four-year term on November 3, 2020. She received the most votes in that at-large race for three seats.
Recall supporters
The following grounds for recall were included in the application for recall petition:[2]
| “ | We regret to inform the community that a violation of state decorum occurred during the February 27, 2024 CUSD Board meeting. Despite collective efforts to voice concerns and advocate for students, Barb Mozdzen broke state law by addressing the crowd inappropriately. Instead of showing empathy towards a brave teen sharing their experience of bullying, Mozdzen chose to make irrelevant and hurtful remarks about the teen's school location. In denying the dignity of a human recounting their own victim story, Mozdzen displayed a shocking lack of empathy and understanding. As board president, this position of leadership sets the tone and example for the board and community. Mozdzen's actions not only disrespected the emotional vulnerability of the individual but also undermined the integrity of the Board. We believe in upholding the highest standards of conduct and respecting the voices of those who come forward with their stories. Mozdzen's callous behavior is unacceptable and does not reflect the values of our community. We call for the recall of Mozdzen from the CUSD Board. It is imperative our representatives demonstrate compassion, respect and adherence to the law in all their interactions, especially when addressing sensitive issues affecting our students and community.[3] | ” |
Recall opponents
Ballotpedia did not identify a public response to the recall effort.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Arizona
No specific grounds are required for recall in Arizona. To begin the recall process, supporters must file an application for a recall petition that must be approved by the relevant election office. To get the recall on the ballot, supporters must collect signatures equal to 25% of the votes cast for all candidates at the last election for the relevant office in 120 days.[4]
The recall application for a petition against Mozdzen was filed on March 4, 2024.[1]
2024 recall efforts
- See also: School board recalls
Ballotpedia tracked 40 school board recall efforts against 83 board members in 2024. Recall elections in 2024 removed 14 members from office, including three who resigned before the election, and retained seven members in office. The school board recall success rate was 13.4%.
The chart below details the status of 2024 recall efforts by individual school board member.
Recall context
- See also: Ballotpedia's Recall Report
Ballotpedia covers recall efforts across the country for all state and local elected offices. A recall effort is considered official if the petitioning party has filed an official form, such as a notice of intent to recall, with the relevant election agency.
The chart below shows how many officials were included in recall efforts from 2012 to 2024 as well as how many of them defeated recall elections to stay in office and how many were removed from office in recall elections.
See also
- Ballotpedia's Recall Report
- Chandler Unified School District, Arizona
- Chandler Unified School District, Arizona, elections
- Chandler Unified School District, Arizona, elections (2024)
- Chandler Unified School District, Arizona, elections (2022)
- Chandler Unified School District, Arizona, elections (2020)
- Chandler Unified School District elections (2018)
- Chandler Unified School District elections (2016)
- Chandler Unified School District elections (2014)
- Recall campaigns in Arizona
- Political recall efforts, 2024
- School board recalls
- States that allow school board recalls
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Chandler Unified School District
- Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent, "Recalls for the Current Year," accessed March 29, 2024
- ↑ Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent, "Application for recall petition serial number: Barb Mozdzen," accessed March 29, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Recall," accessed October 16, 2023
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