June 15, 2006

Recall effort faces roadblock

"A recall petition against a council member was approved Wednesday but a similar measure against the mayor was ruled invalid because of its wording, the city clerk said.

In Grand Terrace, voters elect five council members who then name a mayor from among themselves.

The petition of intent seeking the recall of Mayor Maryetta Ferre addressed her as mayor, not as a council member.

"She was elected as a council member and that is the position she is to be recalled from," City Clerk Brenda Mesa said.

Bill Hays, who is representing citizens seeking the recall, served Ferre and Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia with petitions at the May 25 and June 8 council meetings.

Hays said Mesa called him Wednesday with the news.

"Technically, there is no position as mayor of the city of Grand Terrace," Hays said. "She is not elected, she is selected."

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Posted by Randy Riddle at June 15, 2006 11:04 AM