Joel Engardio recall likely to qualify after 99.3 of sampled signatures deemed valid

A random sample of 549 signatures from the recall effort against Supervisor Joel Engardio showed an impressive 99. 3 percent validity rate, with only four deemed invalid. The recall campaign needs at least 9,911 valid signatures, and projections indicate that around 10,525 signatures will likely be confirmed. Jamie Hughes, the campaign leader, stated the importance of accuracy in their collection process, highlighting their close adherence to perfection. If the Department of Elections verifies the signatures, a special election will be necessary.

Engardio, who previously supported recalls, now faces a challenging situation as his constituents actively seek his removal. The recall effort began in January, and Engardio has publicly opposed it, calling it costly and unwarranted. With the validation process expected to take three to four weeks, the campaign's next steps hinge on the final count. Lucas Lux of Friends of Sunset Dunes noted that even if the signatures are valid, more residents supported the park than those who signed the recall.