KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) — The City of Killeen's Secretary’s Office has completed the review of the recall petition for District 4 councilmember, Michael Boyd.
A petition began in July to recall Boyd.
The submitted petition had a total of 341 signatures — 218 signatures were from qualified electors within the respective district, and 123 signatures were unqualified.
Unfinished road projects and blocked off sidewalks, leaving some students walking through construction zones to get to school, are some of the issues that sparked community advocate, former City of Killeen at-large council member Mellisa Brown to start the recall.
She says Councilman Boyd needs to change and do better or get out of office — adding that she doesn’t live in District 4 and she's not eligible to take his seat if he leaves it.
"His refusal to listen to citizens, ignoring us, trying to shut down our ability to speak and then willfully just putting housing above safety," Brown said.
"There will be a discussion item on the Sept. 17 on the City Council Agenda for the City Secretary to certify the recall petition," officials said.
"No vote will be taken by the governing body on the certification — additionally, if the officer whose removal is sought does not resign within five days after the City Secretary officially certifies the recall petition results on Sept. 17, city council shall order and fix a date for holding a recall election on the first authorized uniform election date, which will be May 3, 2025. The deadline for the officer to resign will be Sunday, Sept. 22.
Councilman Boyd declined an on camera interview with 25 News but defends his innocence and sent this statement.
“I acknowledge a recall petition has been initiated and duly signed by 218 citizens residing in District 4. I stand on my integrity and believe that at the end of the day my record will prevail.
I have always and continue to have the best interest of the citizens of Killeen. I intend to work diligently to ensure that I overcome this. While my work is not yet complete, it remains my desire to be your public servant.”
