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Paul Mitchell recall, Alexander, Arkansas (2012)
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| Alexander Mayoral recall |
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| November 6, 2012 |
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| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2012 Recalls in Arkansas Arkansas recall laws Mayoral recalls Recall reports |
A vote about whether to recall Paul Mitchell from his position as mayor of Alexander, Arkansas, took place on November 6, 2012.[1] Mitchell was recalled.[2] Alexander, a town of 2,900 residents, is located in Saline County and Pulaski County.
Background
Former Alexander mayor Shirley Johnson alleged that Mitchell had been ineffective in office. More than 259 signatures were certified, and a recall election took place on November 6.[1][3] Mitchell was recalled from office.[2]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Republic, "Votes asking to recall mayors of 3 Arkansas towns scheduled in November," August 5, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Arkansas Matters, "Some Mayors Shown the Door During Recall Elections in Arkansas," November 8, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Three mayors facing rare recall action," August 8, 2012
