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Dave Turner recall, Fort Bragg, California (2015)
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An effort to recall Mayor Dave Turner in Fort Bragg, California, from his position was launched in May 2015.[1] As of December 2015, this recall effort appeared to be abandoned and Ballotpedia discontinued active coverage. Please contact us if new developments occur with this recall effort.
Recall supporters
Ballot language
In the notice of intention to circulate a recall petition, Judith Valadao wrote, "Council member Dave Turner is not able to represent the best interests of the community."[1]
Arguments for recall
Grievances against Turner included the resignation of the city's police chief over alleged disrespect and a vote to turn an historic shuttered hotel into an office that serves the homeless and mentally ill.[1]
Recall opponents
Response by Turner
Upon learning of the recall, Turner said that the petition contained lies and was undemocratic. "It undermines democracy, in a way. If you threaten a recall over a vote, where does it end?" he said.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in California
If the recall language was approved, supporters would have needed to collect 800 signatures to move the recall forward.[1]
See also
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