FALLS CITY, Neb. — An attempt to recall Falls City Mayor Mark Harkendorff has officially failed, after no petitions were submitted by Friday’s deadline.
Richardson County Clerk Mary Eickhoff confirmed that no signed recall petitions were turned in by 5:00 p.m. on May 30, the final day for submission.
Kaylie Ractliffe, the organizer of the recall effort, had launched the petition alleging unprofessional behavior by Mayor Harkendorff, including insulting city workers, contributing to the resignation of all city linemen, and disregarding public input. Ractliffe claimed the mayor's conduct had reflected poorly on city leadership.
The recall effort required a minimum of 475 valid signatures from registered Falls City voters to trigger a special election. Without submission, the recall effort is now closed.