Kiss of death for oil boomtown’s council who overruled their recall — as new mayor seizes total power
Metro Kiss of death for oil boomtown’s council who overruled their recall — as new mayor seizes total power By Nina Joudeh Published July 12, 2026, 10:36 p.m. Add The California Post on Google The political meltdown gripping a historic California oil town took another dramatic turn Friday after county leaders ordered four disputed City Council seats back onto the ballot – just one day after the lone councilmember who survived a recall declared himself mayor. The Kings County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution placing four Avenal City Council seats up for election in November, saying the move would restore representation after months of turmoil stemming from the city’s explosive recall battle.
- ▪Metro Kiss of death for oil boomtown’s council who overruled their recall — as new mayor seizes total power By Nina Joudeh Published July 12, 2026, 10:36 p.m.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google The political meltdown gripping a historic California oil town took another dramatic turn Friday after county leaders ordered four disputed City Council seats back onto the ballot – just one day after the l
- ▪The Kings County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution placing four Avenal City Council seats up for election in November, saying the move would restore representation after months of turmoil stemming from the city’s explos
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