John Doyle recall, Nogales, Arizona (2016)
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An effort in Nogales, Arizona, to recall Mayor John Doyle from his position was launched in December 2015. Recall supporters filed for an application to recall Doyle on December 31, 2015.[1] The effort did not go to a vote after organizers failed to submit signatures in April 2016.[2]
Recall supporters
Jack Scholnick filed a statement of organization for a recall group called For the Future of Nogales on December 1, 2015. Scholnick, a resident of neighboring Rio Rico, was unable to request an application for recall. Nogales resident Alvaro Durazo filed for the application on December 31, 2015.[1]
The application listed the following allegations against Doyle:[1]
- Manipulating the city charter
- Misusing public funds
- Failure to promote economic development
- Failure to prevent temporary closing of library
Durazo passed away on March 21, 2016, but Scholnick and other supporters of the recall vowed to continue the effort despite his death.[3]
Response by John Doyle
Doyle told the city council in January 2016 that he would stay in office through his term as long as voters continued their support. He also noted that Scholnick was dividing Nogales to support Arturo Garino, who lost to Doyle in the 2014 election.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Arizona
Recall supporters needed to submit 895 signatures to the city clerk by April 29, 2016, in order to force an election. This total equaled 25 percent of the votes in the 2014 mayoral race. For the Future of Nogales sought 1,500 signatures to ensure a recall.[1]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Nogales International, "Mayoral recall effort moves forward," January 11, 2016
- ↑ Nogales International, "News briefs: Mayoral recall effort misses deadline; Dems to meet," May 3, 2016
- ↑ Nogales International, "Mayoral recall continues, despite applicant’s death," April 18, 2016
