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Caldwell officials send cease-and-desist letter to resident Jim Hollis leading recall effort, claiming he made false and defamatory statements.
By: Leslie Solis
CALDWELL, Idaho — A Caldwell man collecting signatures to recall city officials received a cease-and-desist letter on February 12, 2025, accusing him of making false statements, including calling local leaders a "crime family."
Jim Hollis has been gathering signatures for weeks in an effort to recall Mayor Jarom Wagoner and council members Brad Doty, Mike Dittenber, Geoff Williams, and Chris Allgood.
Idaho News Six learned that Hollis received the legal warning before launching his petition drive. The five-page document sent through the Rosholt Law Office alleges Hollis conspired with others to interfere with their clients' employment.
As representatives of the citizens of Caldwell, my clients support the First Amendment, including the right of residents to voice their opinions on matters of public concern, including engaging in the recall process. However, there must be a line drawn when a select few attempt to mislead the public by making...
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