LA Council President Harris-Dawson Faces Recall Attempt

LOS ANGELES, CA — A petition to recall City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson was underway Thursday after being approved for circulation.

The Los Angeles City Clerk announced that a draft petition was filed and approved Wednesday for circulation to recall Harris-Dawson, who represents the Eighth Council District. Proponents of the petition must gather 21,569 valid signatures of qualified registered voters, who reside in the CD8.

The number of required signatures reflects 15% of the registered voters in CD8 needed to recall the councilman, according to the city clerk's office.

Proponents have until Feb. 25, 2027, to file the petition with the necessary signatures.

A representative for Harris-Dawson's office nor proponents of the petition did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

City News Service