Local women cite alleged city shortcomings in recall petition against Roy, two councilmen

By JIM BUTLER

They’ve had “enough” of what they consider the city going in the wrong direction so Shicola Jones and Natosha Parker want “enough” signatures to force a recall vote on Mayor Jacque Roy and at-large city council members Lee Rubin and Jim Villard.

In this instance “enough” is just over 6,300 handwritten and certifiable John Hancocks. Petitions starting the clock were filed Sept. 17, making the six-month deadline to collect them St. Patrick’s Day 2024.

Jones said at the announcement that “Project Enough” is disenchanted with how the city is addressing issues, including the crime rate and vacant city police positions.

Handling of electricity disconnects during the swelter of mid-summer is another sore subject with the recall organization.

The targeted trio has not publicly responded.