Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia could be recalled

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.

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.

"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."

If Correia refuses to step down and organizers move forward with their efforts, the city will hold a recall election.

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