It’s the 12 Days of Ballotpedia! Your gift powers the trusted, unbiased information voters need heading into 2026. Donate now!
Charlie Hales and Steve Novick recall, Portland, Oregon (2014)
| Oregon City Government recall |
|---|
 |
| Officeholders |
Steve Novick |
| Recall status |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2012 Recalls in Oregon Oregon recall laws City council recalls Recall reports |
An effort to recall Mayor Charlie Hales and City Commissioner Steve Novick in Portland, Oregon from their positions was launched in July 2014.[1] The recall did not move forward after supporters failed to collect enough signatures.[2]
Recall proponent arguments
Recall leader Ray Horton is targeting Hales and Novick due to their support of a monthly street fee for residents and businesses in order to fund street maintenance.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Oregon
A recall petition against Hales and Novick was filed by Ray Horton on July 15, 2014. Supporters needed to turn in 34,921 signatures by October 9 in order to bring the recall to a vote.[1] Horton was short by approximately 10,000 signatures to move either recall forward.[2]
See also
Footnotes
