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Judy Lea Smith recall, Filer School District, Idaho (2010)
From Ballotpedia
| Filer School District School Board recall |
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| Recall election date |
| June 2, 2010 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2010 Recalls in Idaho Idaho recall laws School board recalls Recall reports |
A vote about whether to recall Judy Lea Smith from her position on the Filer School Board took place on Thursday, June 2, 2010.[1] The recall effort was unsuccessful.[2]
Recall support arguments
The recall effort was led by district resident Tresa Hansen.[2] Hansen presented several arguments for Smith's recall along with her recall petition:[1]
- Attempts to delay construction of new intermediate school;
- Working against district officials;
- Focusing on negative aspects of new proposals;
- Inability to focus on outcomes of new proposals.
Response by Roger Vincent
Roger Vincent, a fellow board member, defended Smith by arguing that the recall effort was not based on inability to perform duties or violating the confidence of district residents.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Idaho
Hansen submitted a recall petition with 21 signatures to the school district on April 25, 2010.
Election results
| Vote to retain or recall Judy Lea Smith, June 2, 2010 | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Recall | 43 | 46.24% | ||
 Retain | 50 | 53.76% | ||
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