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Letters to the editor

Recall effort raises a few questions

Concerning the big movement to recall Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield – a few questions.

Why? Sure, he has proposed a pretty substantial property tax increase, but I think it is for improvements to the city that will boost our rankings among “desirable cities” according to The Daily Green Report or Industry Week, which have praised the city’s accomplishments regarding “livability.”

Question 2: Who is in line to be the replacement? After all the expense of a recall vote, and the campaign efforts which will have to be made, it all just seems like a big waste of time and money to me.

Question 3: Did everyone who has been trapped leaving the City-County Courts Building even vote in the mayoral election? Should they have any power to “recall” if they did not use their voice to “elect”? And, are they required to vote in any future election?