California Voters Recalled Avenal's Mayor and Council Members, and They Still Won't Step Down

California voters recalled Avenal's mayor and council members, and they still won't step down

When voters remove elected officials from office, the decision is final. Months after a recall election in Avenal, California, however, four officials voters chose to remove are still holding office, The Fresno Bee reported. What happened? Last week, Avenal residents appeared before the Kings County Board of Supervisors to ask for help in getting the city government back on track. The dispute reportedly stems from an April election in which 73% …

Kiss of death for oil boomtown’s council who overruled their recall — as new mayor seizes total power

The Kings County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution placing four Avenal City Council seats up for election in November, saying the move would restore representation after months of turmoil.