West A Long Way from Finished

But West can appeal that ruling to the state Supreme Court, which will be out of session between July 1 and Sept. 12. If West appeals, recall supporters can’t start circulating petitions for signatures until the high court rules. Even if the mayor were to lose his appeal, that challenge could delay a recall vote until 2006. — Jim Camden , SR

Business leaders urge fast vote on West recall: Mayor asked to forgo appeal, let voters decide

DFO: Why do I think the mayor has the upperhand here?