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Justin Burnett recall, Springfield, Missouri (2016)
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An effort in Springfield, Missouri, to recall City Councilmember Justin Burnett from his position was launched in October 2015.[1] On January 15, 2016, Burnett announced his resignation from the council due to health concerns.[2] He rescinded his resignation from office the following day. Recall organizers ended their effort to remove Burnett, citing his willingness to listen to concerns from community members about his proposals.[3]
Recall supporters
Jessica Lawson and the group Recall Justin Burnett sought Burnett's removal from the city council over his support for changes to the city's indecent exposure law.[4] Over 70 protesters held a "Free the Nipple" rally in August 2015 to call for reduced clothing requirements in public places.[5] In September 2015, Burnett proposed and the city council approved a stricter indecent exposure law in response to the protest.[6]
Katie Webb, speaking on behalf of the group, told the Springfield News-Leader that recall supporters were planning a petition drive before the policy change over Burnett's support for adding "In God We Trust" to the front of Springfield City Hall and repealing sexual orientation and gender identity protections from the city's non-discrimination policies.[4][1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Missouri
Recall supporters had until 30 days prior to the April 2016 elections to have their signatures certified for the November 2016 election.[1] The group would have needed 1,912 signatures certified by city officials to bring the recall to the ballot.[6]
Recent news
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See also
- Recall campaigns in Missouri
- Political recall efforts, 2015
- Political recall efforts, 2016
- City council recalls
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Springfield News-Leader, "Petitions ready for group seeking to recall Springfield councilman," October 7, 2015
- ↑ KY3, "Springfield City Council member resigns," January 14, 2016
- ↑ Springfield News-Leader, "Group drops effort to oust Justin Burnett; says councilman did a '180'," May 10, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Correspondence with Jessica Lawson on October 28, 2015
- ↑ Springfield News-Leader, "Nearly 70 participate in Free the Nipple rally," August 8, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Springfield News-Leader, "Group seeks to remove councilman who was most vocal against topless rallies," September 21, 2015
