Ballots mailed for Catherine Alvarez recall election

DOWNEY — The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office began mailing ballots Friday for next month’s recall election against Councilwoman Catherine Alvarez.

The special election is scheduled for Jan. 31 and is only for voters living in Downey’s District 3.

Supporters of the recall say Alvarez should have disclosed her criminal record before she was elected in November 2020.

Voters can return their ballots by mail with no postage required or at one of six ballot drop boxes located in Downey and Norwalk.

A voting center at Furman Park will accept ballots starting Jan. 21.