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Ray McCown recall, Garfield, Washington (2016)
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An effort in Garfield, Washington, to recall Mayor Ray McCown from his position was launched in May 2016. Recall organizers submitted documents to McCown on May 23, 2016.[1] Whitman County Superior Court Judge David Frazier rejected the recall group's petition on June 22, 2016, citing a lack of factual and legal reasons for a recall.[2][3]
Recall supporters
Supporters of the proposed recall submitted 12 formal accusations to McCown, including:[1]
- Illegally selling public property
- Censoring council discussions
- Inaction on fines for discharge violations by the Washington Department of Ecology
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Washington
State law requires a hearing before a superior court judge after delivery of recall papers to a targeted official. This hearing determines whether a proposed recall meets state requirements that a recall only takes place when an official has engaged in malfeasance or misfeasance or broken an oath of office.[1]
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