Recall Petitions Pick Up Steam in California After Newsom Effort Sees Results

Recall Petitions Pick Up Steam in California After Newsom Effort Sees Results
Rallygoers protest to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom at San Francisco City Hall on March 6, 2021. Ilene Eng/The Epoch Times
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Convicted murderers facing parole instead of life in prison, a rise in homeless encampments bringing danger to local residents, and failed public school policies: these are just a few reasons some Californians say they want to recall their elected officials.

Since the campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom successfully gathered enough verified signatures to qualify for a recall election, local campaigns statewide have been picking up steam as more and more residents become fed up with the way they’re being treated by public officials.
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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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