Recall effort against Poway mayor fails when petitioners don't meet deadline
Christopher Olps did not return signed signatures by 5:30 p.m. Thursday, officials say
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Christopher Olps did not return signed signatures by 5:30 p.m. Thursday, officials say
Recall organizer declines to state total number of signatures gathered
As with attempts to oust Gov. Newsom and City Council President Campbell, proponents don't have a case. And all targets are in elections next year.
A recall petition has been launched against Poway Mayor Steve Vaus by Chris Olps, a longtime resident who has run several times for City Council.
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