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Rashad Lewis and David Shultz recall, Jasper, Texas (2023)
| Rashad Lewis and David Shultz recall |
|---|
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| Officeholders |
David Shultz |
| Recall status |
| Signature requirement |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2023 Recalls in Texas Texas recall laws City council recalls Recall reports |
An effort to recall City Councilmen Rashad Lewis and David Shultz did not go to a vote in Jasper, Texas.[1]
Recall supporters
The City of Jasper allows for the recall of any elected city official "on grounds of incompetency, misconduct or malfeasance in office." Resident and recall organizer Renee Harrington accused Lewis of incompetence and misconduct in office, and Shultz of incompetence, misconduct in office, and malfeasance in office.[1][2]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Texas
The City of Jasper requires recall organizers to collect signatures equal to 30% of voters from the preceding city election. The petition is then filed with the person performing the duties of city secretary, who presents it to the city council within five days. The official facing recall can request a public hearing to present information relevant to the charges listed in the recall petition. An election is then scheduled.[2]
Harrington did not collect the required number of signatures.[3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 KJAS, "Recall effort aimed at Jasper City Councilmen David Shultz and Rashad Lewis," July 24, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jasper, Texas - Code of Ordinances, "ARTICLE VI. - RECALL OF OFFICERS," accessed August 3, 2023
- ↑ KJAS, "Jasper City Council recall petition organizer says effort has failed," August 14, 2023
