Petition underway to recall Powers Mayor Robert Kohn, Councilman Jim Clauson
(WorldNews Politics)

POWERS - A recall petition was approved this month against Powers Mayor Robert Kohn and Councilman Jim Clauson which claims city officials are not governing with the city´s best interest in mind. Powers resident Robert Leckband filed the petition in December after he said he as well as other concerned residents noticed several issues with Kohn and Clauson centered on their lack of transparency and communication with the general public. City of Powers, Ore. Powers is a city in Coos County with a population of 689 people. The council´s decision to fire its former police chief Robert Baker and not take into consideration the community´s wants was the final push Leckband said he needed to file....