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Richardson Charter Amend. Prop M

Shall Article 5, Section 5.02 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to further clarify and detail the process and procedure for a petition for the qualified voters to recall the mayor and city council members at an election called for such purpose?Clarifies that a recall petition requires that the grounds for the recall be clearly stated on the petition.

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    Yes - For the Measure

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    No - Against the Measure

Proponents say: This clarifies what information is required in the petition for recalling a current elected official such as incompetency or malfeasance in office so the person being charged will be able to respond to the concerns. This transparency helps ensure the process is fair and understandable for all.
Opponents say: The current process and wording are sufficient. Making the process more cumbersome could discourage legitimate recall efforts.