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Danvers recall proposal prompts debate over thresholds, grounds and practicality
Summary
A citizen-backed recall proposal included in the committee's redline drew sustained questioning from finance committee members about thresholds, clerk screening and potential misuse; the committee recommends separate warrant article and high signature thresholds to limit frivolous filings.
Discussion of a recall provision proved to be one of the most contested elements of the review committee’s presentation to the finance committee.
Sally Calhoun described the committee’s approach: the recall provision was based on a citizen petition and, on the committee’s advice, would likely be presented as a separate warrant article. She said the committee intentionally drafted language to prevent recalls based solely on how an official voted: “Provided, however, that the vote of an elected official on a matter other than in connection with a conflict…
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