#recall-campaign

#recall-campaign

Rob Silano initiates a recall campaign against Mayor Drew Combs over opposition to teacher housing development in Menlo Park, citing fire safety issues.

Combs argues that the recall stems from a narrow perspective of community needs and is prepared to defend his record.

Recall campaign against San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres initiated due to allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor.

Residents of Downtown San Jose are initiating a recall campaign against Councilmember Omar Torres due to claims of unresponsiveness amid a police investigation.

Mayor Thao links recall campaign to coal shipping interests and substantial hedge fund investments in fossil fuels.

Thao questions the motives behind the recall effort, connecting it to business interests in coal.

The organization Oakland United To Recall Sheng Thao is working to gather 25,000 signatures by July for a recall election, having collected 13,000 so far.

Top concerns driving the recall campaign against Oakland Mayor Thao include her firing of the police chief and missing deadlines for state funding on retail theft solutions.

Rescue California plans a new effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, citing budget deficit and lack of focus on state issues.

Newsom dismisses the recall attempt as a distraction from important issues like democracy and reproductive freedom.

Conditions worsened in California since the 2021 recall, prompting a new effort to remove Governor Newsom before 2027.

Activists believe Newsom needs to refocus on California's issues rather than national politics for a successful governance outcome.