Colorado Springs city councilman Wayne Williams is facing a recall effort over allegations that he is too cozy with developers.
Williams, a Republican who served as Secretary of State from 2014 to 2018, is currently running for mayor.
John Pitchford, the former Treasurer for the El Paso County Republican Party, is spearheading a recall effort. A group he registered, Integrity Matters, has launched an online fundraising page asking for donations and volunteers.
“We see a pattern of behavior that favors developers at the expense of the voters who put him into office,” states the language on the Integrity Matters website.
The group is also seeking to recall Colorado Springs City council member Stephannie Fortune. She was appointed following the resignation of long-time District 3 councilman Richard Skorman.
“Sadly, like everything in life, [a recall] costs money and…
