Bill Holland recall, Hesperia, California (2020)
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An effort in Hesperia, California, to recall Councilman Bill Holland was initiated in February 2020.[1] Recall organizers failed to submit enough signatures to put the recall election on the ballot.[2]
Recall supporters
The recall effort was initiated in response to an investigation into Holland's handling of a sexual hazing incident at Oak Hills High School. Holland was a district police officer involved in the hazing case and was accused of destroying evidence during his investigation.[1][2]
Recall opponents
In response to the recall effort, Holland said that he had never been accused of a crime in 31 years of law enforcement.[2] Holland accused Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske of using the recall process to attack him. Brosowske denied having been involved in the recall effort.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in California
Recalls of local officials in California start with notices of intent to targeted officials. Each notice requires signatures from 10 city residents, the name of the targeted official, and reasoning for the recall that cannot exceed 200 words. A copy of the notice is delivered to the city clerk, who publishes the notice in at least three public places. Targeted officials have seven days following receipt of their notices to issue statements of defense. A recall petition can be circulated against each targeted official once the notice of intent is published.
Recall organizers were required to submit 1,786 valid signatures to put the recall election on the ballot. Of the 1,830 signatures submitted to the city clerk, 1,168 signatures were found valid.[1]
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