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Charlotte Schilling recall, Kooskia, Idaho (2019)
| Kooskia Mayoral recall |
|---|
 |
| Officeholders |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| May 21, 2019 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2019 Recalls in Idaho Idaho recall laws Mayoral recalls Recall reports |
An effort in Kooskia, Idaho, to recall Mayor Charlotte Schilling was initiated in December 2018.[1] The recall election took place on May 21, 2019, and Schilling retained her position.[2]
Recall vote
The recall election was held on May 21, 2019. Charlotte Schilling retained her position.[2]
Charlotte Schilling recall, 2019
Charlotte Schilling won the Mayor of Kooskia recall election on May 21, 2019.
Recall Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
Yes |
37.0
|
71 | |||
| ✔ | No |
63.0
|
121 | ||
Total Votes |
192 | ||||
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Recall supporters
Irene Finehout submitted the recall petition on December 28, 2018. The petition stated, "hostile actions against Kosskia Ambulance grievously endanger the 3,000-plus people residing within the agency's service area."[3]
Recall opponents
State law gave Schilling five business days after the signatures were verified to resign or a special election would be called. Schilling did not resign, offering no comment on the recall election at that time.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Idaho
Petitioners were required to submit valid signatures equal to 20 percent of the registered voters in the city's last election—45 signatures. Of the 76 signatures submitted, 66 signatures were found valid by the Idaho County Clerk’s Office.[1]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Lewiston Tribune, "Regional News Roundup: Kooskia mayoral recall heads to May ballot following signature drive," March 9, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Lewiston Tribune, "Recall votes: Bovill mayor out; Kooskia hangs onto its leader," May 22, 2019
- ↑ Idaho County Free Press, "75 days to put recall of Kooskia mayor up for vote," January 23, 2019
