Jason Tabor recall, Santa Fe, Texas (2021-2022)
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An effort in Santa Fe, Texas, to recall Mayor Jason Tabor was initiated in July 2021.[1][2] Tabor resigned from his position as mayor on February 14, 2022, after petitioners had submitted enough signatures to put the recall election on the ballot.[3]
Recall supporters
The recall effort was initiated in response to Facebook posts made by Tabor about the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School. Tabor's post, which tagged one shooting victim, included information that had not been verified by investigators. In a post apologizing for his comments, Tabor said he was under the influence of alcohol when he made the comments.[4][1][2]
Recall opponents
In response to the recall effort, Tabor said, "Citizens always have the option to call back. I am confident that I have the support of the community behind me."[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Texas
Recall of local elected officials in Texas is available only in political subdivisions that have their own charter, and only if their charter specifically authorizes recall of the local elected officials.
The Santa Fe Code of Ordinances requires valid signatures equal to 20% of the number of votes cast in the last general City election, or 250, whichever is greater. Petitioners in the recall effort against Tabor were required to meet the 250 signature threshold. Petition signatures remain valid for 45 days.[5]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 New Mexico News, "Santa Fe Mayor’s Post About Mass Shooting Prompts Resident To Launch Recall Effort," July 28, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Houston Chronicle, "Santa Fe mayor's post about mass shooting prompts resident to launch recall effort," July 28, 2021
- ↑ Houston Chronicle, "Santa Fe mayor Jason Tabor resigns ahead of recall election," February 16, 2022
- ↑ ABC 13, "Santa Fe mayor apologizes for drunken social media post about 2018 high school shooting," July 9, 2021
- ↑ Municode, "Santa Fe, Texas - Code of Ordinances. Section 7.05," accessed August 10, 2021
