NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 10, 2026Hillsborough County
Fort Meade Commissioner Matthew Taylor files lawsuit to block recall campaign
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Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor initiated legal action to stop a citizen-led recall effort targeting him and two other city leaders following their approval of a major tech facility.
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The lawsuit directly impacts the timeline and legal viability of a citizen-led effort to remove elected local officials from office.
Key Facts
- Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor filed a lawsuit to halt a citizen-led recall campaign.
- The recall effort targets Commissioner Matthew Taylor and two other city leaders.
- The recall campaign was initiated following the controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRichard Harrison“Attorney representing Matthew Taylor”PersonMatthew Taylor“Fort Meade City Commissioner filing the lawsuit”PersonMichael Bennett“Designated chair of the recall committee”OrganizationStonebridge hyperscale AI data center“Approved facility project that sparked the recall effort”locationFort Meade“Municipality where the recall and tech facility project are located”