OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer usually highlights major cases, but he’s been silent on 33 felony charges stemming from a failed 2019 effort to get a recall on the ballot against a Buena Park councilwoman.
Tag: Recalls
Posted inEconomy, Government, Investigative, NEWS, Politics & Elections, REGIONS, Top Stories, Westminster
Recalls, Lawsuits, Financial Struggles and Leadership Vacuum Ahead For Westminster
The City of Westminster faces a political “perfect storm” this year, with upcoming recalls for elected officials and lawsuits involving the police department — not to mention tough choices between higher sales taxes or cuts to public services, and finding a new city manager.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Top Stories, Westminster
Westminster Special Recall Election Set for April 7
It’s the earliest possible election date allowable under state law following the certification of the recall efforts by county elections officials, and gives prospective candidates hoping to replace the majority faction council members – Kimberly Ho, Charlie Nguyen and Mayor Tri Ta – just 14 days to pull nomination papers and gather between 20-30 signatures from registered voters to qualify as a candidate.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Two City Council Recalls to Watch This Year
Two recall movements in two neighboring cities are on the move against elected officials this year – one in Westminster that’s guaranteed a recall election and another in Santa Ana that has gathered the signatures but won’t find out until next month from county officials whether it can move forward.
