If proponents of the recall of Mount Shasta city councilors Tim Stearns and Sandra Spelliscy choose to move forward, a special election consolidated with the Nov. 8 general election would not be possible, said Siskiyou County Clerk Colleen Setzer.
Though proponents had aimed to have the election coincide with the general election in order to save the city money, Setzer said this is impossible. Even if the timeline did work out, such a recall election would be a “moot point,” she added.
“Based on time frames defined in the California Elections Code... with regard to filing copies of the proposed petition, subsequent approval of said petition, circulation and validation of the document, the probable recall election date will be October 19, 2010,” Setzer said. “This is 14 days prior to the city’s general election. It should be noted that the ballot for the general election will include the positions currently held by Mr. Stearns and Ms. Spelliscy, as their terms of office expire in November 2010.”
Given the timeframe for certifying election results, if the recall election is successful it is highly unlikely that the winning candidates (who would be elected to fill the remaining terms which expire November 2010) will have the opportunity to take office, as they would be replaced two weeks later, Setzer explained.
The estimated cost of a special election would be $12,000 to $15,000, Setzer said.
“This cost would be a hardship to the city,” said Mount Shasta city manager Kevin Plett on Monday. “However, the proponents have every right to move ahead if they so choose.”
Kim Latos, who is one of the proponents of the recall, said she’s not sure what the group will decide to do. She said she spoke with Setzer last week and was informed of the situation.
“Right now, we need to find out what our next step will be,” Latos said.
No matter what the final outcome of the recall effort, Latos said she firmly believes that it will make a difference, especially in the attitude of the council members during meetings.
Recall papers for Mayor Michael Murray have yet to be served. As to his recall timeline, Setzer said she was unable to comment, as no paperwork has been officially filed.
Setzer encouraged anyone who has questions about the recall to contact her directly at the County Clerk’s office by calling 842-8084.
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If proponents of the recall of Mount Shasta city councilors Tim Stearns and Sandra Spelliscy choose to move forward, a special election consolidated with the Nov. 8 general election would not be possible, said Siskiyou County Clerk Colleen Setzer.
Though proponents had aimed to have the election coincide with the general election in order to save the city money, Setzer said this is impossible. Even if the timeline did work out, such a recall election would be a “moot point,” she added.
“Based on time frames defined in the California Elections Code... with regard to filing copies of the proposed petition, subsequent approval of said petition, circulation and validation of the document, the probable recall election date will be October 19, 2010,” Setzer said. “This is 14 days prior to the city’s general election. It should be noted that the ballot for the general election will include the positions currently held by Mr. Stearns and Ms. Spelliscy, as their terms of office expire in November 2010.”
Given the timeframe for certifying election results, if the recall election is successful it is highly unlikely that the winning candidates (who would be elected to fill the remaining terms which expire November 2010) will have the opportunity to take office, as they would be replaced two weeks later, Setzer explained.
The estimated cost of a special election would be $12,000 to $15,000, Setzer said.
“This cost would be a hardship to the city,” said Mount Shasta city manager Kevin Plett on Monday. “However, the proponents have every right to move ahead if they so choose.”
Kim Latos, who is one of the proponents of the recall, said she’s not sure what the group will decide to do. She said she spoke with Setzer last week and was informed of the situation.
“Right now, we need to find out what our next step will be,” Latos said.
No matter what the final outcome of the recall effort, Latos said she firmly believes that it will make a difference, especially in the attitude of the council members during meetings.
Recall papers for Mayor Michael Murray have yet to be served. As to his recall timeline, Setzer said she was unable to comment, as no paperwork has been officially filed.
Setzer encouraged anyone who has questions about the recall to contact her directly at the County Clerk’s office by calling 842-8084.
