Las Vegas officials announce Moncrief recall election dates

Monday, Dec. 27, 2004 | 9:35 a.m.

The recall election of Las Vegas Ward 1 City Councilwoman Janet Moncrief will be Jan. 25, with early voting scheduled for Jan. 21 and 22, the city announced this morning.

Ward 1 residents interested in running against Moncrief have until 5 p.m. Jan. 5 to file a nominating petition at City Hall. Potential candidates must have been Ward 1 residents as of Dec. 6.

Vicki Quinn, an activist who has fought for increasing handicapped access to public places, has already filed a successful nominating petition. She now has until Jan. 5 to formally accept a spot on the ballot.

Former Clark County School Board member Lois Tarkanian has said she is working to collect enough signatures to appear on the ballot.

A citizens group successfully petitioned for the recall saying its members were unhappy with Moncrief's alleged ineffectiveness -- they said the councilwoman should have been able to block an office building going into their neighborhood -- and pending criminal charges for allegedly filing fraudulent campaign finance reports.

New voters have until Jan. 8 to register to vote in the recall.

Absentee ballots must be requested by Jan. 18.

The city will mail voters notice of their Election Day polling place.

Voters can cast early ballots at: