Jan Kulmann recall, Thornton, Colorado (2016)
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An effort in Thornton, Colorado, to recall City Councilmember Jan Kulmann from her position was launched in April 2016. The North Metro Neighbors for Safe Energy initiated a signature drive to force a recall in the first week of April 2016.[1] The recall did not go to a vote after organizers failed to submit any signatures by the deadline on May 31, 2016.[2]
Recall supporters
The North Metro Neighbors for Safe Energy sought Kulmann's removal from office due to conflict-of-interest accusations. The group believed that Kulmann should have recused herself from any vote related to development by energy companies due to her employment with Noble Energy. Group member Maria Orms told Denver 7 that city residents were unhappy with oil and gas developments near residential areas.[1]
Response by Jan Kulmann
Kulmann told Denver 7 that City Attorney Margaret Emerich issued an opinion indicating that Kulmann's employment with Noble Energy did not constitute a conflict of interest. Emerich concluded that Noble Energy lacked mineral rights in the city and would not gain financially from Kulmann's board membership.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Colorado
Recall organizers needed to collect approximately 1,500 signatures from city residents to force an election. The recall group had to submit signatures within 60 days of initiating its signature drive.[1]
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