Unhappy with Bismarck mayor, group starts recall petition

BISMARCK — Members of a group who say they are frustrated by Bismarck Mayor Mike Seminary's leadership priorities are circulating a petition for a recall election.

Better Leadership 4A Better Bismarck and others have submitted a draft petition to the Secretary of State's Office for approval.

Paul Maloney, a spokesman for the group, said the aim is to start circulating petitions next week and hold a special recall election possibly in the spring.

"They have issues with misplaced public leadership priorities, ignoring public infrastructure needs to the point of creating a public finance crisis and allowing city property to be sold at a loss and below market value," Maloney said.

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