Fight Against Independence Data Center Recall Redux

The local legal battle gets even more crowded . . . Check-it: 

Despite the Jackson County Election Board verifying that the petition had the required number of signatures, the lawsuit claims the petition did not receive sufficient signatures and says the amended petition was submitted out of time under the city charter.

The recall election is currently set to take place on Sept. 1.

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Independence City Councilman John Perkins joins lawsuit to stop recall election

Independence City Councilman John Perkins has joined the lawsuit to stop the special election that will determine whether he's recalled from office.