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Bobbie Singh-Allen recall, Elk Grove, California (2021)
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An effort in Elk Grove, California, to recall Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen was initiated in March 2021.[1] Petitioners had until October 21, 2021, to submit enough valid signatures to put the recall election on the ballot.[2][3] Recall organizers did not submit any signatures at the time of the deadline.[4]
Recall supporters
The recall effort was organized by Elk Grove resident Mia Foster in response to comments made by Singh-Allen about the Hmong community. In a June 2020 post on social media, Bobbie Singh-Allen said that then-mayor Steve Ly used a patriarchal clan system to control and intimidate women.[3]
Recall opponents
Singh-Allen responded to the recall effort:[1]
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It’s a shame when people can’t accept election outcomes and our decisive victory garnering the most votes for Mayor in Elk Grove History and uniting our community in the process. Using the “racism” card is dangerous and desensitizes communities when tackling real racism in our country. The people behind this shadowy group are the same ones that used bull horns to prevent me from debating the former mayor, staged protests chanting 'no justice, no peace' as they accused me of racism. Using slogans originating from systemic harm and racism endured by our African-American brothers and sisters to advance their narrative is wrong! Saying something over and over doesn’t make it any more true today than it did during the campaign trail. I am a strong woman that will not be distracted by hateful and false allegations. People see through it. This recall effort is their current effort to distract me from my work as mayor to help our small businesses and working families. It won't work. I am razor-sharp focused on leading Elk Grove's economic recovery, keeping our community safe, attracting high paying jobs, solving our traffic issues, and more. The election is over. I won this election with strong API support from Congressman Bera, Senator Pan, State Controller Betty Yee, Treasurer Fiona Ma, Elk Grove Councilmembers Suen and Nguyen, Former Lt. Governor Mona Pasquil, and so many others. It is tragic that they are scapegoating real Asian hate crimes to advance their political agenda and personal vendettas. Nothing is more important now than combatting hate and working together to come out of this pandemic strong.[5] |
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Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in California
Recalls of local officials in California start with notices of intent to targeted officials. Each notice requires signatures from 10 city residents, the name of the targeted official, and reasoning for the recall that cannot exceed 200 words. A copy of the notice is delivered to the city clerk, who publishes the notice in at least three public places. Targeted officials have seven days following receipt of their notices to issue statements of defense. A recall petition can be circulated against each targeted official once the notice of intent is published.
Petitions were approved for circulation on May 14, 2021. Recall organizers had until October 21, 2021, to submit about 11,000 valid signatures to put the recall election on the ballot.[2] Elk Grove City Clerk Jason Jindgren said he did not receive any petitions by the October 21 deadline.[4]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ABC10, "Recall initiated against Elk Grove mayor for past comments made against Hmong community," March 23, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 California News Times, "Recall petition begins against Elk Grove mayor," May 14, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 KCRA, "Exclusive: Elk Grove mayor responds to recall campaign, calls allegations of racism 'untrue'," April 7, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 California News Times, "Campaign to recall EG mayor does not meet deadline," October 29, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
