Edward Kimball recall, Rockland, Massachusetts (2018)

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Rockland Selectman recall
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Officeholders
Edward Kimball
Recall status
Resigned
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Recall overview
Political recall efforts, 2018
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An effort in Rockland, Massachusetts, to recall Selectman Edward Kimball was initiated in July 2018. Kimball resigned after petitioners began gathering signatures for a recall.[1]

Recall supporters

Petitioners accused Kimball of unethically inserting himself into a sexual misconduct investigation between former Selectman Deidre Hall and Town Administrator Allan Chiocca.[1]

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing recall in Massachusetts

Petitioners submitted an affidavit declaring their intent to recall Kimball on July 24, 2018, and the town clerk approved the petition for circulation. Petitioners were actively gathering signatures when Kimball chose to resign on July 31, 2018.[1]

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