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Robert Willis recall, Rock Hall, Maryland (2014)
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An effort to recall Robert Willis from his position as Mayor of Rock Hall, Maryland, occurred in 2014. Recall supporters tried to change the town charter to allow for recall of elected officials.[1] As of December 2015, this recall effort appeared to be abandoned and Ballotpedia discontinued active coverage. Please contact us if new developments occur with this recall effort.
Background
The effort to recall Willis initiated over disputes between the Willis and the town council, which began in late April 2013. Willis had tried to use his authority as Mayor on town matters without conferring with the council on multiple occasions, something to which the council strongly objected. In July, the council passed a motion prohibiting the mayor from conducting any business on behalf of the town without their explicit consent.[1]
Willis' term expired in April 2015.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall
After seeking to initiate a recall of Willis, recall supporters discovered there were no provisions in the town charter for removing elected officials. State law does not provide for recall either. Recall supporters, including the town council, drafted a proposal to add recall language.[1][2]
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