We, the undersigners, are calling for the resignation of presiding commissioner Jim Wheatley. Due to either gross incompetence, carelessness, or neglect, Jim has fallen short of his duties and is on the verge of bankrupting Bates County. The non-compliance from the county surrounding the ARPA money is leading to the county owing millions of dollars and preventing the securing of other grants. Because of this, among other things, we are asking for the removal of Jim and for someone to be appointed who can clean this mess up. This petition is also to recall the election if Mr. Wheatley does not choose to resign.