Ward 6 residents have filed a notice to recall City Councilmember Sharon Ambrose. The notice, filed by ANC Chairperson Mary Williams, reveals the controversy that has surrounded Ambrose’s term on the city council. Recent ANC meetings — particularly meetings of ANC6D — have dissolved into shouting matches. Among the issues drawing local resident’s ire are Ambrose’s “yes” vote for the construction of the new stadium, her support for the sale of the Randall Homeless Shelter to the Corcoran, and her trip to China with Anthony Williams at the height of the stadium debate. The notice was approved by the board of elections last week, and supporters now have 180 days to get the necessary 10% of Ward 6 voters to sign the petition. Should the required number of signatures, approximately 5,000, be collected, a special election will take place to decide if Ambrose is to be recalled.

Ambrose, a two-term member of the City Council, has lived in Ward 6 for over 33 years. A poll on the Voice of the Hill website shows overwhelming support for Ambrose. Whether this informal poll — which requires both web access and knowledge of local websites — is accurate remains to be seen.