515 Seattle mayor is being recalled, right after the police chief resigned. (www.foxnews.com) posted 246 days ago by CrackaJack 246 days ago by CrackaJack +515 / -0 22 comments share 22 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (22) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 8 ▼ – Iosevus 8 points 246 days ago +8 / -0 They filed, but still had to have signatures. I dunno how many, in some places you need 25% of the voters. permalink save report block reply ▲ 4 ▼ – RocketSurgeon22 4 points 246 days ago +4 / -0 Can Mayors and city council be impeached? What options are there for removing bad politicians that have failed during their term outside of waiting for another election? permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 5 ▼ – Iosevus 5 points 246 days ago +5 / -0 Not sure about the council, but Mayors can be impeached by the council. Pretty sure all elected officials are subject to recall. permalink save report block reply
They filed, but still had to have signatures. I dunno how many, in some places you need 25% of the voters.
Can Mayors and city council be impeached? What options are there for removing bad politicians that have failed during their term outside of waiting for another election?
Not sure about the council, but Mayors can be impeached by the council. Pretty sure all elected officials are subject to recall.