Compton Councilwoman Michelle Chambers was facing a recall that failed to qualify for the ballot.
“For the recall to qualify, 2,579 signatures would need to be verified, in order to be placed on the ballot,” said City Clerk Alita Godwin.
Long-time resident Lynn Boone organized the recall effort, submitting 2,665 signatures, with only 1,489 found to be sufficient.
The recall attempt centered around her alleged involvement in the former city manager’s early resignation, attempts to remove a former councilwoman’s name from the city’s aquatic center at Gonzalez Park, attempts to disrupt the employment of the Director of Volunteers of America, and the manner in which her former council liaison interacted with members of the public.
According to NPR, recall efforts normally fail due to a lack of organization and funding.
Boone is now turning her attention to her campaign to become the city’s next City Clerk.
Elections will be held Tuesday, April 20, for mayor, Council Districts 2 and 3, City Clerk and City Treasurer. Â City Attorney Damon Brown was the only candidate to qualify for the seat he currently occupies.
Boone failed to turn in sufficient signatures to recall Mayor Aja Brown, who has since declined to seek a third term in office.
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You are absolutely correct, I have also filed a complaint with the federal government regarding funding to the Compton Chamber; I was also ask to forward my complaint to following: LA district attorney Gascon, attorney general,Congreswoman Nanette Barragan, senator Steve Bradford and assemblyman Mike Gipson and state controller Betty Yee.
Enough of this sicken Bullshit!
Also, Aja and Michelle are liars; when ask br Coucilman Gavan with the CARES and why only the Chambers were the only grantee. Aja Ana Michelle stated the the donor chose the Chamber; if you you know anything about grants/funding that is untrue; if the donor had chose the Chamber they could have written a directly to the chamber.
I have lodge a complaint with the federal and state asking for an investigation into the city of Compton COVID-19 relief funding.!
The recall may have failed, however there are over fourteen hundred residents in District 1 that wants Michelle Chambers gone!