On Tuesday, it was announced that Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton has been served with Notice of Intent to Recall.
According to the release:
District Attorney Diana Becton has been served with the Notice of Intent to recall her from office on March 17, 2025. This recall notice was delivered in person, as shown in a video recording, while she was entering the back entrance of the DA’s office. Furthermore, the notice of intention was filed with the Contra Costa County Elections office today. Out of the 121 signatures collected, 103 were validated, exceeding the recall group’s requirement of 100 valid signatures for the initiative to proceed. Diana Becton now has seven days to respond to the Notice of Intention.
The petition declares, ”We, the victims of crime, their families, local business owners and employees, as well as residents of Contra Costa County, have reached our limit and are initiating the recall of District Attorney Diana Becton. We are increasingly concerned about the persistent cycle of unaddressed criminal activity. We are frustrated by her continuous empty promises to victims and their families that justice will prevail while she permits criminals to roam free. Her lack of transparency regarding crime in this county and her attempts to keep offenders out of jail have left us disheartened. We stand for the residents of Contra Costa County because everyone deserves to live in a safe environment. We advocate for all crime victims who feel ignored, exasperated, and hopeless in their pursuit of justice for themselves or their loved ones. We support the business owners who endure constant thefts and burglaries from repeat offenders while Becton turns a blind eye. “District Attorney Diana Becton is compromising the safety of our community and failing to address the needs of victims. We are committed to restoring justice, starting with the urgent recall of District Attorney Diana Becton.”
The organizers of the recall will be arranging a press conference soon. For any questions or inquiries, please reach out via email to [email protected] or [email protected]
Becton now becomes the latest District Attorney in California to be hit with a recall. Most recently, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was recalled while in 2022, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin was recalled. In Los Angeles, George Gascón lost his reelection bid to Nathan Hochman.
According to the website www.recalldianabecton.org, it cites they are frustrated by her continuous empty assurances to victims and their families that justice will prevail, all while she permits offenders to roam free. Her lack of openness regarding crime in our community and her attempts to keep criminals out of jail have left us disheartened. We stand for the people of Contra Costa County because everyone deserves to live in a safe environment. We advocate for all crime victims who feel ignored, exasperated, and hopeless in their pursuit of justice for themselves or their loved ones. We support the business owners who are repeatedly victimized by thieves while Becton remains indifferent. Regardless of your background, profession, financial situation, or political beliefs, we care deeply and are determined to take action.
They have now announced the top 10 proponents and organizers of the recall which include:
- Zelma Johnson – Grandmother of Damond Lazenby Jr.
- Stephen Arellano – Father of Thomas Arellano
- Gwyn Gabe – Father of Alexis Gabe
- Kelly Melton – Aunt of Allie Sweitzer
- Monte’ Corley – Brother of Stacy Dewayne Corley Jr.
- Emileigh Faulkner – Cousin of Allie Sweitzer
- Carol Ann Sherman – Granddaughter of Carmen Vasquez
- Erica Esperanza Cano – Ex-Wife of Anthony Hernandez
- Jessica Frances Gabe Zuasola – Cousin of Alexis Gabe
- Christopher Rodriguez – Stepfather of Allie Sweitzer
Check back for updates.
Previous
- Jan 23, 2025 – DA Concludes Investigation into Accessory After the Fact Charge in the Alexis Gabe Case
- July 23, 2023 – Contra Costa District Attorney Recall Effort Set to Begin?
- Dec 30, 2023 – Letter: DA Becton, Marsy’s Law and Alexandrea Sweitzer
- Dec 8, 2023 – Recall District Attorney Diana Becton Group Launched
