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Tom Gorek recall, New England City Council, North Dakota (2018)
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An effort to recall New England Councilman Tom Gorek was initiated in December 2017. A recall petition was circulated for signature gathering as of December 8, 2017, following approval of the petition by the North Dakota Secretary of State.[1]
Recall supporters
Recall organizers initiated the effort because of their opposition to Gorek's support for ordinances dealing with regulation of feral animals during a council meeting in September 2017.[1]
Recall opponents
Gorek told local media that the ordinances in question were based on guidance by the North Dakota League of Cities and adapted based on public feedback.[1]
Mayor Marty Opdahl opposes the recall effort, saying, "There’s been a lot of rumors and misinformation. We had some issues with feral cats and wild animals. The ordinances were very accurate and in tune, nothing out of line."[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in North Dakota
State law requires petitioners to gather and submit signatures equaling at least 25 percent of votes for the targeted official's position in the last election. A total of 119 votes were counted in the June 2016 municipal election.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Recall campaigns in North Dakota
- Political recall efforts, 2017
- Political recall efforts, 2018
- City council recalls
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