Why recall alvarez

We have a convicted felon on the City Council and there is nothing we can do about it. Last year, we had three candidates running to represent District 3. One candidate, in my opinion, clearly stood out from the rest.

But instead we elected a literal thief and criminal because she ran on a platform of free rent. What an embarassment. Criminal Record. Click Here For Signing Location.

She paid her dues, shouldn't she be allowed to serve? A lawyer hired by the City stated she is allowed to remain in office? Read more. Read what Downey residents are saying about Catherine Alvarez. Want to sign the petition?

March 16, -- Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez was booted from office in the largest recall of a local politician. The result was never in question: 88 percent of those who turned out voted for his ouster. Voters gave the once-popular mayor increased authority four years ago to clean up the county government. But pay hikes to staffers, property tax hikes increases during a real estate bust, and the controversial stadium for the Florida Marlins outraged his constituents. More than , people voted.

Noel Sanz, of Kendall, Fla. Since being elected to office, I have worked hard to improve public safety and prevent corruption at city hall. Many Downey families are facing financial hardships caused by the pandemic and I am working hard to ensure that all residents in my district keep their homes as they recover from the crisis.

I am being recalled by supporters of the candidate that I defeated last November. They are upset because their candidate lost and refuse to respect YOUR vote.

They are attempting to recall me because I was convicted of a misdemeanor in and for wearing my city council member shirt to a cultural event at a city park. Neither of these disqualifies me from serving in elected office. This frivolous recall election will potentially cost Downey taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

It is a complete waste of taxpayers' dollars. This recall is an attack against your vote. It says that your vote does not matter to the recall proponents. They did not like the way you voted, so they are going to try to change it. Reach out any time: or www. What's on my ballot? Elections in How to vote How to run for office Ballot measures. Who represents me? President U. Ballotpedia features , encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers.

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