Urban Summit Calls for Frank White's Resignation as Recall Battle Rages

Urban Summit Calls for Frank White's Resignation as Recall Battle Rages

A coalition including the Urban Summit’s civil rights leaders gathered on the Jackson County Courthouse steps late last week, demanding County Executive Frank White Jr. resign immediately after he vetoed his own recall election ordinance.  White issued a statement explaining the veto. He cited legal deficiencies, a special election cost of $1.8M, and logistical concerns with the proposed Aug. 26 recall election. “It forces our local election boa…