Recall Effort Against Two Coachella Councilmembers Moves Forward
A recall effort against two Coachella City Councilmembers in California is moving forward, stemming from their previous support for a data center proposal that sparked resident opposition. The city council recently approved a 45-day moratorium on new data center applications. The recall notices have been deemed compliant with state election laws and are now being reviewed for signature verification.
A renewed effort to recall two Coachella City Council members, Yadira Perez and Denise Delgado, is advancing after city officials completed a legal review of the recall notices. The city announced Tuesday night that the notices comply with California election requirements and are now being sent to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters for signature verification, following a previous failed attempt that did not meet state requirements.
Supporters of the recall cite the council members' initial backing of a large-scale data center proposal, which generated significant community opposition due to concerns over environmental impacts, energy use, and long-term effects. In response to public debate, the Coachella City Council recently approved a 45-day moratorium on data center applications to allow officials time to study potential regulations.
Despite the moratorium, recall organizers are continuing their push, arguing that the council members' past support for the project warrants a voter action. The Riverside County Registrar of Voters will review the documents before the signature-gathering phase can begin, with no timeline yet announced for the verification process.