Draft Notice of Intent (NOI) to Recall (see below)Signatures of (10) proponents (see below)File NOI with Solano County Elections Office (SCEO)Serve NOI to Sheri Zada & Mark MaselliPublish NOI in the Benicia HeraldCreate Petition to Recall: Include copy of NOI & Zada/Maselli statementsSubmit proof of publication & petition to SCEO
- Deliver 4,087 signatures on each petition within 120 days << THEY ARE HERE
- One petition per board member, each requires 4,087 signatures
- Signatures do NOT need to be collected within the board member's districts
- Upon submission, SCEO has 30 days to verify a sample of 500 signatures for certification
- Once verified, SCEO certifies the petition results for election
📌 STEP THREE: Special Election
- The City of Benicia has 88 to125 days to call for an election
- Once called, there will be a nomination period for candidates to file for election
The special election ballot will feature the following:
Shall Mark Maselli be recalled? YES or NOShall Sheri Zada be recalled? YES or NO
[ ] CANDIDATE NAME
[ ] CANDIDATE NAME[ ] CANDIDATE NAME
- A majority vote is required to recall
- The candidate(s) with the most votes will be elected
How are the costs calculated?
Standard Precinct Election: $15 per registered voter = $306,555
Mail-In Ballot Election: $10 per registered voter = $204,370
Total Registered Benicia Voters = 20,437 (per City Clerk, L.Wolfe)
Mail-In Ballot Election: $10 per registered voter = $204,370
Total Registered Benicia Voters = 20,437 (per City Clerk, L.Wolfe)
BUSD Recall: Notices of Intent
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Notice of Intent: Mark Maselli |
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Notice of Intent: Sheri Zada |