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Ernie Trakas recall, St. Louis County Council, Missouri (2017-2018)
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An effort in St. Louis County, Missouri, to recall County Councilman Ernie Trakas (R) from his position did not go to a vote.[1]
The recall effort was launched in June 2017. A group called Voices of District 6 filed as a political action committee on June 9, 2017, and announced plans for a signature drive.[2]
Recall supporters
Voices of District 6 said it sought Trakas' removal for the following reasons:[2]
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• Failure to comprehend and/or adhere to the county Charter. • Lack of basic understanding of local governance. • Abuse of power. • Contentious behavior toward St. Louis County employees, appointees and elected officials. • Repeated unwarranted disruption and/or delay of the zoning approval process, causing financial hardship to business owners and impeding economic development.[3] |
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Recall opponents
Trakas told local media that he believed the recall effort was initiated by former legislative assistant Carmen Wilkerson and Rob McManus. McManus' construction company had been blocked by the council from moving his business into the former Tee Time Family Fun Center lot. Trakas also argued that his decisions were based on the interests of residents rather than businesses.[2]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Missouri
Recall organizers needed approximately 14,000 valid signatures from registered voters in St. Louis County to require a special election.[2]
See also
- Recall campaigns in Missouri
- Political recall efforts, 2017
- Political recall efforts, 2018
- County commission recalls
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Footnotes
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "After Trakas defeats effort to force him off St. Louis County Council, another campaign against him stalls," October 4, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Call, "South county residents launch effort to recall Trakas," June 21, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
