Paulette Hamilton recall, North Smithfield, Rhode Island (2015)
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An effort to recall administrator Paulette Hamilton in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, from her position was launched in June 2015.[1] The recall did not go to a vote because supporters failed to collect enough signatures against Hamilton.[2]
Recall supporters
David Lowe and Stephen Vowels, the recall's leaders, listed the following grievances on petitions:[1]
- Support of a regional charter school in town
- Allegedly working on the charter school during town time funded by citizens
- "Unbridled chaos in the [North Smithfield] Tax Assessor’s office"
- Lack of leadership in handling bond issues
- Alleged bullying tactics
- Hiring a building and zoning official who did not hold proper certification for the post
- Firing the town finance director via text message
- Signing a contract with the town's police department without council approval
- "[Mismanagement] of the Town in her own incompetent fashion"
- A "legacy of deceit and incompetence"
Path to the ballot
Supporters needed to turn in 2,990 signatures by July 3, 2015, to move the recall forward.[1]
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