RECALL Jean Quan FAQ's

In case you were wondering....

1.  How many valid signatures are needed to place on a ballot measure stating, “SHALL MAYOR JEAN QUAN BE RECALLED?
FROM OFFICE     YES_____ NO_____

A.  Approximately 20,000 valid signatures are needed in 160 days which represents 10%  of the total number of registered voters in the last City of Oakland Election as determined by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office.

2.  Who shall fill the VACANCY in the Mayors office should Jean Quan be recalled from office?

A.  An election will be held for the office of MAYOR at the same time as the ballot measure. There will be no VACANCY issue!!!!!!!!

3.  Who will be the candidates for the MAYORS race?

A.  Any eligible registered voter in the City of Oakland is eligible to be a candidate for MAYOR.

4.  Will the election for Mayor be RANKED CHOICE VOTING,  also known as INSTANT RUN-OFF VOTING?

A.  Because the Oakland City Charter does not have a provision for RECALL, the City of Oakland defers to the STATE ELECTION CODE (GUIDELINES)/ Therefore, IT may be determined that the election for MAYOR will have to adhere to ALL State Election Code Guidelines which DOES NOT include INSTANT RUN-OFF VOTING NOR RANKED CHOICE VOTING.

5.  What is the official POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC) number associated with THE COMMITTEE TO RECALL JEAN QUAN?

A. All financial support for THE COMMITTEE TO RECALL JEAN QUAN (PAC) #1342924 can be sent to:

5536 MLK JR. WAY
Oakland, California 94609

6.  Who can CIRCULATE and SIGN THE RECALL JEAN QUAN PETITIONS?

A.  ALL circulators and signers  to the RECALL PETITION OF JEAN QUAN MUST BE REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND.

7.  What will the cost be for the recall?

A.  Once the 20,000 signatures are verified, the city council will make a determination with regards to when a election is held.

8.  Where can I get PETITIONS TO RECALL JEAN QUAN?

A.  Contact THE REVIEW RECALL PETITION SUBCOMMITTEE :  Michelle[mtaconsultant@yahoo.com], [frankjcastro@yahoo.com] Gene[genehazzar@gmail.com] additional subcommittees and contact individuals will be posted at a later date.

NOTE:  Any additional questions or concerns regarding THE COMMITTEE TO RECALL JEAN QUAN contact[genehazzard@gmail.com]