LOS ANGELES (KNX) — The effort to recall Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León ended last week after one of its key organizers reportedly backed out.
"The petition was withdrawn because one of our proponents decided that they need to step out of this," organizer Pauline Adkins told The Los Angeles Daily News.
Five sponsors are needed to move forward with a recall petition. Adkins says the remaining four organizers intend to "refile in January."
"This is far from over," she said. "Just a little detour to re-strategize."
The L.A. City Clerk's office issued an update on Nov. 12 confirming the recall campaign had terminated. It was launched in July, with organizers under a deadline to collect more than 20,000 signatures by Dec. 14.
Supporters of the effort said in their mission statement that they sought to recall the councilmember over his handling of the homelessness situation in the 14th Council District, which covers Downtown L.A., Boyle Heights, El Sereno, Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Highland Park. Specifically, they opposed a plan to erect a 117-unit "tiny homes" transitional housing site in Highland Park in November.
De León was one of three city councilmembers facing recalls. Organizers of an effort against Councilmember Mike Bonin of the 11th Council District submitted their petition signatures to the City Clerk's Office last week. An effort against 4th District Councilmember Nithya Raman failed after organizers were unable to collect sufficient signatures by their Nov. 4 deadline.
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