Washington Resident Proposes Expanding Recall Grounds for Elected Officials

Washington State Resident Calls for Expansion of Recall Grounds for Elected Officials OLYMPIA, WA - A Washington State resident is leading a campaign to amend Article I, Section 33 of the state constitution. Current law allows for the recall of elected officials only on limited grounds such as malfeasance, misfeasance, or violation of oath. Vivian Ivy, a TikTok user (@viv_ivy), argues that this is insufficient to hold elected officials accountable. "Washington State Residents deserve the right to hold their elected officials accountable for much more," Ivy stated in her recent video. Ivy's video has garnered significant attention on TikTok, with over 6000 views and hundreds of comments. She proposes an amendment that would add grounds for recall such as gross incompetence, abuse of discretion, breach of public trust, neglect of duty, dishonesty, and severe ethical violations. Ivy is actively seeking signatures for a petition to present to the state legislature. The proposal has sparked debate among residents regarding the balance between citizen oversight and the stability of elected officials. The state legislature will consider the petition if it gathers sufficient support.