Tucson’s first recall election was held January 18, 1977. Three members of the city council were recalled: Doug Kennedy, Barbara Weymann and Margot Garcia. The issue that led to the recall of these city council members was water rates.
For more information about the City of Tucson's procedures, see Recall Rules and Regulations from the office of the city clerk.
Sources:
"All incumbents far behind in early recall vote returns." Arizona Daily Star. January 19, 1977. Page 1.
"A Tucson slant to election day trivia." Arizona Daily Star. November 6, 2007. Page B1.
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