Judith Volta recall, Coburg, Oregon (2011)

A vote about whether to recall Judith Volta from her elected position as mayor of Coburg, Oregon, in Lane County took place on December 20th, 2011. Volta was retained in her seat. The recall effort was launched in August 2011. Despite surviving the recall effort against her, in March 2012 Volta announced that she would resign effective April 10th, 2012.

Background

Bill Ledford was a leader in the recall effort. He objects to the city building a new wastewater treatment plant, saying, "The problem with it is the city can't afford it at this point." The proposed treatment plan will cost residents about $85/month.

Volta said: "I am surprised by the petition, but other than saying that I have been proud and happy to serve all the citizens of Coburg as Mayor for over nine years, I cannot comment on the fact that a recall petition has been filed." Volta has defended her stance on the wastewater treatment plant, noting that city voters approved construction of the sewer system in March 2010 and affirmed that decision in a May 2010 referendum vote .

Path to the ballot

Signatures of approximately 101 registered Coburg voters were required to force a special recall election.

The recall election took place by mail-in ballot on December 20th, 2011. Volta kept her seat, with 61% of voters casting ballots to retain her as mayor.

Election results

• Votes to recall Judith Volta: 119 d
• Votes to retain Judith Volta: 190

See also

• Recall campaigns in Oregon
• Political recall efforts, 2011
• Mayoral recalls
• Lane County, Oregon ballot measures