Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
County says Williston recall petition cannot be scheduled as submitted
Williams County Board of County Commissioners · May 6, 2026
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.
Summary
County staff told commissioners the recall notice for the City of Williston certified April 30, 2026 cannot be scheduled for a special election within the statutory timeframe; the city was advised to consult legal counsel and return a written legal opinion if it wishes further county action.
County Clerk Beth told the Williams County Board on May 5 that the recall notice certified April 30, 2026 would put a recall election in the Aug. 3–13 window but that timing rules in the North Dakota Century Code prevent scheduling the special election as presented.
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans
