Powers City Council recall, Oregon (2015)
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| Powers City Council recall |
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| Officeholders |
Jack McDaniel Joseph George |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| September 29, 2015 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2015 Recalls in Oregon Oregon recall laws City council recalls Recall reports |
Efforts to recall council members Mearl McDaniel, Jack McDaniel and Joseph George in Powers, Oregon, from their positions were launched in June 2015.[1] All three council members were recalled on September 29, 2015.[2]
Election results
The recall election against all three council members took place on September 29, 2015.[1] The election had a vote turnout of 65 percent.[2]
| Recall Joseph M. George-Powers City Councilor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Recall | 157 | 65.15% | ||
| Retain | 84 | 34.85% | ||
| Recall Jackie Ray McDaniel-Powers City Councilor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Recall | 174 | 72.2% | ||
| Retain | 67 | 27.8% | ||
| Recall Mearl W. McDaniel-Powers City Councilor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Recall | 167 | 69.87% | ||
| Retain | 72 | 30.13% | ||
Recall supporters
The members were targeted for recall over a $9 million plan to replace the city's out-of-compliance sewer system. Supporters of the petition alleged that the city could have gotten a better deal if they would have accepted bids from other vendors for the project.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Oregon
Petitioners needed to collect 45 signatures against each council member to put the recall to a vote.[1]
See also
Footnotes
