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Jorge Vera recall, Laredo, Texas (2014)
| Laredo Council recall |
|---|
 |
| Officeholders |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| November 4, 2014 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2014 Recalls in Texas Texas recall laws City council recalls Recall reports |
An effort to recall Councilman Jorge Vera in Laredo, Texas from his position was launched in August 2014.[1] The recall took place on November 4, 2014.[2] Vera was recalled.[3]
Recall results
The following table is based on unofficial results:[3]
| Laredo Proposition #3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 For the removal of Jorge A. Vera | 2,167 | 82.27% | ||
 Against the removal of Jorge A. Vera | 467 | 17.73% | ||
Recall proponent arguments
Laredo attorney George J. Altgelt led the recall against Vera. He targeted Vera following his arrest on suspicion of cocaine possession. "He needs to be made an example out of. We hold our public officials to a higher standard. Or at least we should," said Altgelt.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Texas
Recall supporters needed to collect signatures equal to 10 percent of the vote cast in the most recent District 7 election.[1] Supporters turned in more than 130 signatures, enough to get the recall on the ballot.[2]
See also
- Recall campaigns in Texas
- Political recall efforts, 2014
- City council recalls
- Laredo, Texas municipal elections, 2015
Footnotes
