Recall election for Columbia’s first ward councilman to take place in April

Columbia’s city council is expected to vote this evening to call an April special election for the recall of first ward city councilman Nick Knoth.

The Columbia city council’s two-page report says the recall petition circulated by resident Pamela Cooper has a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters in the first ward. That means the recall election will take place on April 2, which is a municipal election day. There are two potential outcomes of the recall election, according to the council packet. If a majority of voters cast ballots against the recall, Councilman Knoth remains in office. If a majority of voters cast ballots for the recall, there will be a temporary vacancy in the office.

Tonight’s council meeting begins at 7 at city hall.