Signatures Turned In For Recall Of Commissioner Hall

The recall effort led by Christine Jamison targeted county leadership turned in their signatures to the county clerk's office. The recall started when Jamison spoke during public comment and asked questions regarding the budget and asked why Commissioner Miller was not being allowed to do his job in the county offices. After the meeting, Jamison said she was pulled aside along with Barbara Davis by the County Council who reportedly put down several county employees.

At the next Board of Commissioners meeting Mrs Jamison gave public comment asking why the County Council was allowed to do this. The audio was taken down from the meeting. Mrs Jamison was prohibited from attending the board of commissioners meetings for 180 days, for reporedly slandering of county employees. This was one of the main reasons that sparked her to lead a recall effort against Commissioner Hall.

Over the course of the last few months, 71 unpaid volunteers joined Jamison in the initiative, canvassing neighborhoods, and gathering signatures from various locations throughout Lincoln County, braving adverse weather, and engaging thousands of residents. The effort resulted in the collection of 4,882 signatures from registered voters interested in reconsidering local leadership.

Jamison highlighted the diversity of the recall coalition, which spans the political spectrum. She noted particular support from over 700 local Democrats and emphasized that the effort was “united not by ideology, but by a belief that transparency, accountability, and respectful leadership matter.” Jamison attributed the support of her recall efforts to what she describes as “a lack of transparency, the inability for the commission to communicate effectively with the public, and total disrespect for voters in Lincoln County.”

She expressed appreciation for all who supported the effort and now looks ahead to a possible election on the recall measure in January. The petitioners stress that the move is not partisan but is rooted in their desire for improved governance and accountability from local officials. As the county gears up for the potential recall, the focus turns to how leadership will respond to these concerns. Commissioner Hall stated this was just one step in a multi-step process.

Community members described a turbulent journey as they spearhead a recall campaign in Lincoln County, facing not only logistical hurdles but also outright intimidation. Despite the adversity, the recall effort swiftly mobilized 71 people, distributing signature sheets across the area and collecting at least 4,882 signatures within an 85-day window. “The next step is for the county to verify the signatures, Jamison said Hall has already said she won’t resign, so I’m assuming it’s going to go to the ballot in January,"