Palmer group seeks recall of city mayor Steve Carrington

Palmer voters pushing for a recall of city mayor Steve Carrington have submitted petition booklets with signatures meeting the required number of 71 signatures for a recall election to be held, Palmer’s city clerk Shelly Acteson told the city council at its Tuesday meeting.

A special election will be held in mid-to-late May, but no actual date has been set.

Carrington, long-time city mayor, was targeted by a local group over his handling of complaints by two council members on the handling of matters related to former city manager Steve Jellie, who resigned recently.

Acteson’s notice to the council was procedural, a notification that the required number of signatures had been met. No action was required by the council.