""As of close of business Monday, the proponents had not filed the above-mentioned documents," said a letter signed by City of Santa Clara Clerk Bob O'Keefe. "The City Clerk/Elections Official has no discretion in accepting nor shall accept any late mandatory filings." Kertes' campaign, launched Sept. 16, failed to turn in paper work showing at least 2,055 unique signatures from the more than 10,000 registered voters in District 5 needed for a recall effort on a special election ballot."
"Kertes, who ran an unsuccessful campaign against then-incumbent District 5 Councilmember Jain, describes himself as a sales and marketing veteran. He said he is vice president of sales and marketing at American Equipment. "My skills in negotiations, contracts, debates, and strategic planning are a perfect fit for what we currently need on the city council," he wrote on his public NextDoor page. Since losing in November by 314 votes, Kertes launched what critics described as a campaign to settle scores."
David Kertes launched a recall effort on Sept. 16 but missed the Oct. 6 deadline to submit required paperwork and signatures. City Clerk Bob O'Keefe stated the clerk has no discretion to accept late mandatory filings. The recall campaign needed at least 2,055 unique signatures from District 5 voters but failed to provide them. Kertes previously lost to then-incumbent Councilmember Suds Jain by 314 votes. Kertes identifies as a sales and marketing veteran and said he is vice president of sales and marketing at American Equipment. Long-time advocate Mary Grizzle said she received a threat of litigation from Kertes' attorney after a social media spat. Grizzle said she consulted legal experts and does not intend to back down. Kertes has reduced social media activity and could not be reached for comment, while Jain did not return a request for comment.
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