Tensions rise at Avenal city council meeting as recalled officials refuse to step down

Tensions rise at Avenal city council meeting as recalled officials refuse to step down

Tensions escalated during an Avenal city council meeting Thursday night as recalled city leaders refused to step down, prompting heated exchanges and a walkout by community members.

Recall organizers serve Avenal councilmembers with lawsuit

Avenal residents who organized the recall election of four city councilmembers have served those councilmembers with a lawsuit that aims to remove them from office through legal means.  Organizers served three of the recalled councilmembers with a temporary restraining order during last Thursday’s council meeting, which was being held despite the objections of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office.  The backstory: Voters recalled Mayor Alv…