Yellowstone County Attorney approves petition to recall Laurel mayor

By: Darrell Ehrlick

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 724

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday a petition to recall the mayor by a group of Laurel residents meets Montana’s statutory requirements for signature gathering.

Mayor Dave Waggoner may face a recall effort — something rarely seen in Montana because of a several hurdles.

As first reported by KTVQ, an effort by Laurel Community Advocates for Responsible Economic Development has not only opposed a projected state psychiatric hospital in Laurel, but residents have been …

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