A special election will be held in Madras, Oregon, to decide if four members of the Madras Aquatic Center board, including the executive director, will be recalled. The recall effort was triggered after petitioners successfully gathered enough signatures to force the public vote.
Background of the Recall
Jefferson County officials confirmed that the petition collected the necessary signatures, and that the special election would be held on August 4th. The recall effort follows the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the district by some individuals involved in the petition.
Nikki Carson, a petition organizer, expressed dissatisfaction with the aquatic center’s management, citing the pool’s limited hours of operation and the executive director’s six-figure salary.
Potential voters must register by July 14 to participate in the special election. Ballots for the Aug. 4 election will be mailed out on July 15.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
