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Recall effort against San Luis Mayor Riedel called off

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San Luis Mayor Nieves Riedel

A recall effort against San Luis Mayor Nieves Riedel has been called off, City Councilwoman Lizeth Servin confirmed to KAWC on Tuesday.

Some San Luis residents had organized a recall campaign against Mayor Riedel. In a recall petition, Riedel is accused of using "intimidation... confrontational behavior... to silence residents... (with an) aggressive attitude... she acts only in her own self-interest. Her behavior has embarrassed."

Servin said the recall had originally been scheduled for March but would been delayed until November's general election, when Riedel is expected to run for re-election.

KAWC reached out to Mayor Riedel for comment but have not heard back.

A separate recall effort against Servin and Councilman Luis Cabrera is still on and may go on the November ballot. Servin and others have said some people collecting signatures have not been honest about their intentions when going door to door.

Victor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona for more than five years. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, California in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Somerton. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
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