Council Member Barnard Faces Recall | Lincoln News

A recall petition is brewing against Beatrice City Council Member Gary Barnard, who’s pushing back by calling it a political attack for asking tough questions. The feud erupted after a May council meeting where he clashed with fellow council member Steve Frie over a controversial employee fine ordinance — Frie was the lone vote against it. Barnard, serving his first term since 2022 and previously on the Board of Supervisors, insists he’s acting in the public interest. To move forward, petitioners must collect signatures from 25% of Ward 1 voters — a goal reportedly met last week — setting the stage for a potential election showdown as tensions within the council continue to rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a119a411a2acfaf2