Brad Andersen recall, Iona, Idaho (2016)
| Iona Mayor recall |
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| Officeholders |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| August 30, 2016 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2016 Recalls in Idaho Idaho recall laws Mayoral recalls Recall reports |
An effort in Iona, Idaho, to recall Mayor Brad Andersen from his position was launched in summer 2016. Recall organizers submitted enough valid signatures to force a recall election, which was defeated on August 30, 2016.[1]
Recall vote
Supporters needed at least 267 votes and a majority of votes to remove Andersen from office because he received that vote total during the 2013 election.[2]
| City of Iona Mayor Recall | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Recall | 208 | 37.68% | ||
 Retain | 344 | 62.32% | ||
Recall supporters
Recall organizers sought Andersen's removal from office because of the city's efforts to meter water usage. Andersen and the Iona City Council purchased 25 meters in early 2016 to evaluate water usage at public spaces and businesses in the city. This purchase occurred after city residents opposed to water metering unsuccessfully sought to change the city code to require voter approval for future metering efforts.[1]
Recall opponents
Andersen indicated that the city's first water meters are used for data collection rather than charging higher water rates to city residents. He also told local media that he was looking ahead to future water usage issues rather than short-term concerns.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Idaho
The recall effort was placed on the August 30 ballot after the Bonneville County Elections Office certified 228 valid signatures from city residents.[1]
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