Bismarck School Board censures Eckroth, Citizens organizing recall petition

A Bismarck School Board member has been censured by her colleagues. Board Member Emily Eckroth was arrested for obstruction during a traffic stop incident involving her husband last fall. Video of the event shows both the reason for the arrest and censure. At Monday’s meeting where the censure vote took place, Eckroth stated she would not be resigning.

A citizen-led recall petition is being organized and has been submitted to the ND Secretary of State for circulation. Get the full story from the Bismarck Tribune.