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Jermaine Reed recall, Kansas City, Missouri (2012)
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An effort to recall Jermaine Reed from his elected position on the Kansas City, Missouri city council was launched in January 2012. [1] Reed, who represents the 3rd District, was elected to his position in May 2011.
Reasons for recall
Reed has been criticized for not doing enough to stop the construction of a new crime lab in east Kansas City that will force about 60 residents to relocate. Reed has also been called into question for a lack of experience and for the amount of time and tax dollars he has spent traveling. Recall supporter Revered L. Henderson Bell said, “People are complaining about being displaced and the young man said, to the people who are moving from their homes, being asked to move from their homes, he said, ‘Get over it’." [2]
Reed's response
In response to the recall efforts against him, Reed said, "I'm frankly not concerned about any recall effort. I am laser focused on addressing the needs and concerns of the citizens in the Third District and that is creating jobs and economic development opportunities." [1]
Path to the ballot
1,633 signatures are needed to force a recall election.
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