Text of the Recall Petition

I, the undersigned elector, seek the recall of Commissioner Claire Hall due to misconduct that violates the public trust and Lincoln County Personnel Rules, including Article 12: Code of Ethics and Conduct. Commissioner Hall has suppressed public input by excluding individuals from commission meetings potentially violating Oregon's meeting law (ORS 192.630) and Rule 02 25 065. She prematurely ended public meetings to prevent elected officials, including the District Attorney and a Judge, from speaking. Commissioner Hall has also excluded a fellow commissioner from daily governance, disregarding the will of the voter. 

Commissioner Hall has demonstrated retaliatory behavior towards constituents who voice dissent, including public attacks via social media, while attempting to limit free speech during public meetings. Commissioner Hall oversaw a drastic shift in the County's finances from a multi-million-dollar surplus midyear to a budget shortfall with minimal transparency and communication. These issues, along with a documented 2023 audit findings, reflect a failure of oversight. Commissioner Hall's conduct has fostered a toxic work environment in certain departments, marked by unprofessional and discriminatory behavior further eroding the public trust. I respectfully request a recall election to restore accountability and integrity in Lincoln County governments. 

Christine Jamison
Chief Petitioner