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Jim Auborn recall, Port Orford, Oregon (2014)
| Port Orford Mayoral recall |
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| Officeholders |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| April 8, 2014 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2014 Recalls in Oregon Oregon recall laws Mayoral recalls Recall reports |
An effort to recall Mayor Jim Auborn in Port Orford, Oregon from his position was launched in early 2014.[1] A recall election took place on April 8, 2014. Auborn was retained.[2]
Election results
| Jim Auborn recall, Port Orford, Oregon | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Recall | 204 | 48.69% | ||
 Retain | 215 | 51.31% | ||
Recall proponent arguments
Recall proponent and port commissioner Brett Webb alleged that Auborn attempted to force the creation of a marine sanctuary in the region, against the wishes of the majority of the community's residents. Webb contended that the sanctuary would cause economic damage in the area. Webb also accused Auborn of making false statements about the sanctuary, using city resources for personal purposes, and failing to notify the public about a possible contamination of the city's water supply.[1]
Official's response
Auborn denied Webb's allegations and characterized the recall effort as "unfortunate."[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Oregon
Webb collected 86 signatures on the recall petition, which accounts for roughly eight percent of the city's population. A recall election took place on April 8, 2014.[1]
See also
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