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Fedor Berndt and Beth Hunt recall, Winchendon, Massachusetts (2015)

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Winchendon Selectmen recall
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Officeholders
Fedor Berndt
Beth Hunt
Recall status
Recall approved
Recall election date
May 4, 2015
See also
Recall overview
Political recall efforts, 2015
Recalls in Massachusetts
Massachusetts recall laws
City council recalls
Recall reports

Efforts to recall Selectmen Fedor Berndt and Beth Hunt in Winchendon, Massachusetts from their positions were launched in January 2015.[1] The recall election took place on May 4.[2] Both selectmen were recalled.[3]

Recall supporters

The officials were targeted for recall over a $3.8 million budget deficit and a vote to retain an embattled city manager.[1]

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing recall in Massachusetts

The recall petition was approved for circulation. Supporters had until January 28 to submit 954 signatures, which is 15 percent of registered voters, for each petition. At least 20 percent of registered voters - 1,273 - must vote in the recall election for it to be valid.[1]

See also

Footnotes