Tony Blain, the new Poway City Council member for District 2 has proven himself to be unfit for office (attempted vote trading, threats of adverse action against a fellow council member, and attempting to use law enforcement to silence members of the public). NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE RECALL PETITION
The grounds for the recall are as follows:
Tony Blain is unfit to serve on the Poway City
Council — period. His reckless, unethical, and potentially criminal behavior is a disgrace and is a potential legal and financial liability for the City. Blain attempted vote trading, extortion, and bribery — serious crimes that triggered a review by the San Diego County District Attorney. He bullies and harasses City staff at all hours, demands they break protocol, and threatens jobs. The City Manager has filed a formal complaint. Blain has even tried weaponizing law enforcement against his critics. He has destroyed public records, refuses to interact with staff to prepare for meetings, and shuts out constituents, dodging public record laws by only taking calls or private meetings at his home. District 2 is left without real representation. Blain’s behavior is so egregious that the City Council voted unanimously to censure him, calling his actions “abusive, unprofessional, threatening, reckless, potentially felonious and unlawful” and that he “poses legal risks to the City.” This is the first censure in Poway’s 45-year history. District 2 and all Poway residents deserve better.