In re the Recall of Wasson

This case involves a recall petition alleging various violations against the Des Moines mayor and three councilmembers (councilmembers). The trial court found the charges legally and factually insufficient. We affirm on the ground that the petition fails to satisfy the specificity requirements of RCW 29.82.010.

FACTS

Eduardo Pina initiated a recall petition against Des Moines Mayor Donald Wasson, Councilmember Richard Benjamin, Councilmember Gary Peterson and Council-member Maggie Steenrod, alleging four violations.

First, Pina generally alleges that the councilmembers violated the notice…