Board of Selectmen recall, Poland, Maine (2013)
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| Poland Board of Selectmen recall |
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| Officeholders |
Larry Moreau Wendy Sanborn |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| January 3, 2013 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2013 Recalls in Maine Maine recall laws City council recalls Recall reports |
A vote about whether to recall Jim Fernald, Larry Moreau and Wendy Sanborn from their positions on the Board of Selectmen in Poland, Maine took place on January 3, 2013. All three officials were recalled.[1]
Reasons for recall
The recall was initiated after the board's October 16, 2012, decision to fire former Town Manager Rosemary Kulow. Five people serve on Poland's Board of Selectmen. The two board members who voted against firing Kulow were not targeted in the recall campaign.[1]
Path to the ballot
Recall organizers submitted 188 signatures in order to qualify the recall for the ballot.[1]
Election results
- Votes to recall Jim Fernald: 305
- Votes to retain Jim Fernald: 261
- Votes to recall Larry Moreau: 350
- Votes to retain Larry Moreau: 216
- Votes to recall Wendy Sanborn: 360
- Votes to retain Wendy Sanborn: 201
See also
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