BOSTON — Organizers in Fall River say they've collected more than 4,000 signatures that call for the resignation of Mayor Jasiel Correia.
Correia is accused of spending more than $230,000 collected from investors for an app he created. He's facing Federal fraud charges. The mayor pleaded not guilty last month.
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"I want to just continue doing my job and being the great mayor that I believe I can continue to be," Correia said. "And with the people's support, I'll stay in office. So I don't get weary, I just wake up and try to do the best job I can."
Under Fall River laws, 2,500 signatures of registered voters are required to issue a recall.
However, Correia says he has no plans to step down.
If Correia refuses to step down and organizers move forward with their efforts, the city will hold a recall election.
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