Reggie Tatum recall, Opelousas, Louisiana (2017)
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An effort in Opelousas, Louisiana, to recall Mayor Reggie Tatum from his position was launched in July 2016. Recall organizers delivered a petition against Tatum on July 12, 2016, and called for his resignation. A recall effort was started by another organizer in October 2015, but the petition did not result in an election.[1] The recall did not go to a vote because petitions were not filed within the 180-day window allowed by law.
Recall supporters
Paul Gennuso and Derrick Comeaux sought Tatum's removal from office because they believed he failed to attract businesses to the city or respond to resident concerns.[1]
Recall opponents
Tatum refused to resign following submission of the recall petition and told Daily World that his administration produced a budget surplus for the city.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Louisiana
Recall organizers needed to submit signatures from 33 percent of registered voters in the city within 180 days of the petition's acceptance by the state to require an election.[1]
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See also
- Recall campaigns in Louisiana
- Political recall efforts, 2016
- Political recall efforts, 2017
- Mayoral recalls
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