Recalls Rare But Always Divisive

Item: Recalls rare but always divisive: Idaho Constitution allows for recall of officials for any reason /Tom Hasslinger, Coeur d’Alene Press

More Info: The four officials targeted by the recall haven’t done anything illegal. Nor are they accused of crimes, or malfeasance. They did approve spending $14.2 million for Phase 1 of the McEuen Field redevelopment plan, however, and have voted for employee salary increases in the past. In Idaho, that can be enough. More specifically, under the Idaho Constitution, the electorate can recall local and state officials for any reason it wants to. So while the effort to oust Coeur d’Alene City Council members Mike Kennedy, Woody McEvers, Deanna Goodlander and Mayor Sandi Bloem has divided the community, so too has the fact that it’s allowed to happen without illegalities or malfeasance as the driving force.

Question: Should recall attempts be allowed in Idaho only when crimes or malfeasance can be proven?