Latest Bay Area Effort to Recall Contra Costa DA Diana Becton

Overview

A group of Bay Area residents have launched a new effort to recall Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton, citing concerns over her handling of high-profile cases and her progressive policies.

Reasons for Recall

• Critics claim Becton has been too lenient on criminals and has failed to hold them accountable for their actions.
• They also accuse her of mishandling cases, including the controversial prosecution of a police officer who fatally shot a man in 2018.
• Some residents are also unhappy with Becton’s decision to stop seeking the death penalty in cases, a move that has been praised by criminal justice reform advocates.

Previous Recall Efforts

This is not the first time Becton has faced a recall effort. In 2019, a similar attempt failed to gather enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.

Response from Becton

Becton has defended her record, stating that she is committed to making the criminal justice system fair and just for all. She also believes that the recall effort is politically motivated and not based on her performance as DA.

Next Steps

The group behind the recall effort will need to gather over 50,000 signatures from registered voters in Contra Costa County by November 2021 in order to qualify for the ballot.

Summary

A new effort to recall Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton has been launched by Bay Area residents. Critics cite concerns over her handling of high-profile cases and progressive policies. Becton has defended her record and believes the recall is politically motivated. The group behind the effort will need to gather over 50,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot.