<aside>
After numerous attempts to address concerns with Councilwoman Jamelle McKenzie’s leadership and her lack of transparency, many citizens feel that change is necessary. The Committee to Recall Jamelle McKenzie was formed to take action in this area. It’s important to note that this committee operates separately from United College Park, but we strongly support their efforts. This committee was not formed lightly, but only after multiple unsuccessful attempts to resolve these issues through other channels.
Learn more at RecallJamelleMcKenzie.com.
</aside>
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Two days after an application for the recall of Councilwoman Jamelle McKenzie was submitted by The Committee To Recall Jamelle McKenzie, the Deputy City Clerk of College Park accepted it. The Committee collected 233 signatures, more than doubling the required amount, in just one week. |
| August 1, 2024 | Councilwoman Jamelle McKenzie challenged the recall in court, putting a temporary hold on the recall’s next step, which is to collect signatures on the actual petition. Her lawsuit was filed against Mose James, chair of the Committee to Recall Jamelle McKenzie, as well as Deputy City Clerk Queenie Brown. The councilwoman’s suit claims that Ms. Brown favors the recall because she turned around the signature verification so quickly when, in reality, Ms. Brown only had five days, by law, to verify signatures. |
| September 18, 2024 | The Committee to Recall Jamelle McKenzie filed a response, which was immediately accepted. In it, the Committee refutes every claim made by Councilwoman McKenzie, with evidence. |
| October 30, 2024 | A hearing will be held to determine whether the recall efforts can continue |
This week, the Committee to Recall Jamelle McKenzie took an important step in the recall process by officially filing our response to the councilwoman’s lawsuit challenging the recall effort. We want to ensure that you stay fully informed, which is why we’ve made all documents, evidence, updates, and explanations available on our website: http://recalljamellemckenzie.com.
We encourage you to take a few moments to read through the response, which thoroughly addresses and counters each argument made by Councilwoman McKenzie. One of her claims is that we are merely a group dissatisfied with the outcome of her election; however, it’s worth noting that many of us did vote for her! Our response also provides clear evidence to back up our claims for recall, refuting the baseless accusations she has made against us.
Our response provides a detailed breakdown of how Councilwoman McKenzie blocked constituents, misled the public about key decisions, and improperly participated in BIDA executive session meetings.
See below to read the full response, review the initial lawsuit, and learn more about where the recall process stands. Thank you for staying engaged and for your continued commitment to accountability in College Park.
Response from Councilwoman McKenzie.pdf