Group seeks to recall Colorado town’s mayor and entire board of trustees (VIDEO)
A group of citizens in the Elbert County community of Elizabeth will soon begin gathering signatures to recall the town’s mayor and all members of its board of trustees.
The Elizabeth town clerk approved the language of the recall petitions Monday evening, according to Elizabeth town administrator Matt Cohrs.
A group called “We Are Not Parker” appears to be behind the recall effort. The group hasn’t responded to a 9News request for comment. (The group’s name appears to be a reference to the nearby fast-growing Douglas County town of Parker.)
According to a post on the group’s website, members are upset over several decisions made by the Elizabeth Board of Trustees and the mayor over annexations and developments. The group also claims police calls for service have increased 66 percent year over year.
The protesting group now has 60 days to collect signatures.
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