California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office
- On Monday, Kings County Judge Jennifer Giuliani ruled that Avenal Mayor Alvaro Preciado and council members Leticia Gamez, Pablo Hernandez, and David Reynosa are "not lawfully" holding office following the April 28 recall election.
- Voters removed the four officials in an April 28 special election with at least 70% support, but the group remained in power while challenging the county's certification of recall results.
- Rejecting arguments that procedural irregularities invalidated the vote, Giuliani wrote, "The ultimate issue is not close," affirming the electorate's decision and ordering officials to vacate immediately.
- Avenal City Manager Lopez confirmed the four officials will step down, though the council will lack a quorum until the Nov. 3 general election, leaving only one member.
- Eligible to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, Preciado remains a central figure for Avenal voters this fall, despite the court's finding that he is "not lawfully" holding office.
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California judge rules Avenal officials who refused to leave after recall were there illegally
Four Avenal, California, officials who remained in power after voters recalled them in April are “not lawfully” holding office, a judge ruled Monday, bringing a legal rebuke to one of the state’s most unusual local election controversies. Kings County Judge Jennifer Giuliani said recalled Mayor Alvaro Preciado and city council members Leticia Gamez, Pablo Hernandez, and David Reynosa had occupied offices that had been vacant since Kings County c…
Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office
“Four officials in Avenal, Calif. who refused to step down after being recalled earlier this year are ‘not lawfully’ in office, a judge ruled on Monday,” the New York Times reports. “The officials — including the longtime mayor, who is part of the City Council, and three other council members — have remained in office […]
Court rules against Avenal, removes recalled councilmembers from office
The four recalled Avenal City Councilmembers are officially out after a Judge sided with Kings County on Monday. Kings County Judge Jennifer Giuliani ruled that Mayor Alvaro Preciado and Councilmembers Leticia Gamez, Pablo Hernandez and David Reynosa do not lawfully hold their offices after they were recalled. The backstory: Avenal voters recalled the four councilmembers in an April election. The results were certified by the county on May 28.…
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