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Vicky Garner recall, Nelson, Nebraska (2016)
| Nelson City Council recall |
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| Officeholders |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| February 9, 2016 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2016 Recalls in Nebraska Nebraska recall laws City council recalls Recall reports |
An effort in Nelson, Nebraska, to recall City Councilmember Vicky Garner from her position was launched in 2015. The recall effort was approved in an election on February 9, 2016.[1]
Recall vote
| Recall of Vicky Garner, February 9, 2016 | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Recall | 89 | 55.63% | ||
| Retain | 71 | 44.38% | ||
Recall supporters
Recall organizers sought Garner's removal from office due to claims that she used council information for personal gain. The recall petition also claimed that Garner's actions caused an unfriendly environment for businesses.[1]
Response by Vicky Garner
Garner's statement of defense, which appeared on the ballot, argued that she was supportive of businesses and transparency by local government.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Nebraska
Recall supporters needed to submit at least 66 valid signatures to force an election. Sixty-nine signatures were approved by the Nuckolls County Clerk.[1][2]
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