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Recall effort launched to oust SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson

October 30, 2023

Supervisor Bruce Gibson

By KAREN VELIE

A citizens group launched a recall effort last week to oust San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson.

The Committee to Support the Recall of Supervisor Bruce Gibson served the District 2 supervisor a copy of the notice at his home in Cayucos on Friday afternoon. Along with proof of service, the committee filed a notice of intent to recall with the SLO County Clerk-Recorder’s Office shortly afterwards.

The recall effort has its roots in Gibson’s alleged failures to follow open government laws, attempts to privatize North County water, and his micromanagement of county departments.

“The decision to serve Supervisor Gibson and ‘intent to recall’ notice comes after years of misconduct, abuse of power, and betrayal of the public trust,” according to the committee. “The Committee to Support the Recall of Supervisor Bruce Gibson, comprised of concerned citizens from all walks of life and party affiliations, firmly believes that a change in leadership is necessary to restore the values and integrity of San Luis Obispo County.”

The committee will need to gather about 7,500 signatures. If successful, the recall for District 2 supervisor could be on the March ballot.

While the voters will then decide whether or not Gibson stays in office, they will not select his replacement.

In 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that changed the way elected officials in California can be recalled. Before 2023, the recall election permitted voters to select a replacement. Based on Assembly Bill 2584, Gov. Newsom is now charged with appointing a District 2 supervisor if Gibson is recalled.


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Where do I send my campaign contribution?


33

Corrupt government at it’s finest. Isn’t this the same Gov. who replaced a corrupt, drug addicted County Supervisor from the appointments of the same corrupt, drug addicted elected official? Now he gets to choose the corrupt politician in case the people cast off other corrupt politicians. How many corrupt politicians is our Attorney General of California currently prosecuting? How many democrats?


Can only District 2 voters, sign the recall petition?


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Where do I sign?


51

Who is leading the campaign? Is there a website?


46

looks like the MAGA people.


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I’m definitely left-leaning, the need to call out a problem here. This guy is an arrogant, dishonest POS and an overall embarrassment. He really needs to go. I don’t want to wait more years for an actual election.


90

It would be really funny if this sour grapes scheme somehow succeeded and Governor Newsom then appointed someone more progressive. Maybe Heidi Harmon, I wouldn’t like that, but rubbing salt in the wound like that would be some great just deserts.


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Recalls are democracy in action.


40

Newsom will select his replacement? As much as I would like to see “Crazy Pension Bruce Gibson” gone, I am afraid his replacement would be just as bad, or worse. Yes, absolutely, be careful how you vote. We still have Newsom in office. Why IS that?


48

From the frying pan into the fire. What could be worse Gibson or a Newsom appointee?


30

Elections have consequences. Do better next time! He’s elected – deal with it.


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Not as much as you think when the next majority change can just undo everything the previous majority did.


17

Well, Not really wasn’t a clear and fair election! Morro Bay was NOT allowed to vote for Supervisor in this last election. IF you recall the race was very very close! IF Morro Bay were to have been allowed to vote Bruce Gibson may NOT be Supervisor today! I know there was a lot of support for the other Bruce! Just about every one I’ve spoken too were not happy with BG’s Bully ways!


38

I live in SLO near Cal Poly and I was also not allowed to vote for a Supervisor during the last election. I would have NOT voted for Bruce Gibson either. Now I check and my address is back to having Gibson again as my Supervisor. Something smells rotten in Denmark.


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“Now I check and my address is back” “Something smells rotten”


I am shocked some people don’t understand how voting, redistricting and calendars work.


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Hi Kettle, I do understand how voting, redistricting, and election calendars work. I distinctly remember when Gibson first ran for District 2 Supervisor, around 2006, as he came knocking at my door and handed me a leaflet. Then in 2022 my home address was not within District 2. A year later (2023) my home address once again belongs to District 2. Maybe you can help me understand the shift back and forth in such a short span.


Please answer in a civil manner. Thank you.


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“Morro Bay was NOT allowed to vote for Supervisor”


lol


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