Alameda County Voters to Decide Whether Appointed Officials Should Be Immune From Recall

Critics say the ballot measure is an attempt to “interfere” with ongoing recall efforts seeking to remove County DA Pamela Price from office.

People count California recall ballot votes at a Los Angeles Registrar site at the Los Angeles Fair Grounds in Pomona, Calif., on Aug. 31, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

The voters of Alameda County will decide March 5 during the primary election if county law pertaining to the recall of elected officials should be amended to align with state law, after a series of contentious board of supervisors’ meetings resulted in a 3 to 2 vote in favor Nov. 28 for the ballot measure.

Also of concern is a perceived conflict of interest in County Counselor Donna Ziegler’s role in crafting and supporting the amendment, as the measure would make appointed officials—including herself—immune from recall if approved. Currently, appointed officials can be recalled.